Trump rejects debate with Harris until Democrats pick nominee

Republican White House candidate Donald Trump rejected scheduling a debate with his presumptive Democratic challenger Kamala Harris because she has not been officially named her party's nominee, his campaign said Thursday.

Asia Cup Semi-Finals: Tigresses set India a target of 81 runs

In the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup, the Bangladesh girls set a modest target of 81 runs for India. Bangladesh managed to score only 80 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. To reach the final, Nigar Sultana Jyoti's team will need to bowl with great discipline.

Obamas support Kamala Harris to be presidential nominee

Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her.

Kishoreganj haors see record fishery yield

Despite various challenges, the haor region in Kishoreganj has seen a record fishery yield in the fiscal year 2022-2023, producing 28,020.52 tonnes of fish with an estimated market value of Tk 1,260.92 crore.

Two schoolboys drown in Kaptai Lake

All about the Paris Olympics inaugural

Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics -- the first time a Summer Games will start outside a stadium -- have been a closely guarded secret.

Gaga, Celine, Aya set for Olympics opening ceremony

World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday's opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take place along the Seine river...

91 countries finalise draft digital trade deal

Dozens of countries have finalised years of negotiations towards a "groundbreaking" agreement drawing up global digital trade rules, Britain said Friday.

Women’s Asia Cup Semi Final: Bangladesh opt to bat against India

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and opted to bat against Harmanpreet Kaur’s India in the first semi-final match of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka’s Dambulla on Friday.

Dhaka-Kolkata rail link to remain snapped

The cross-border rail connectivity between India and Bangladesh seems to remain suspended further despite somewhat improvement in the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.

Debt-ridden labourer finds life-changing $100,000 diamond

A debt-ridden laborer in central India said his family’s life has been “changed forever” after he unearthed a 19.22-carat diamond worth almost $100,000.

Trade deficit narrows amid import curbs

Bangladesh's trade deficit has contracted slightly in the first eleven months of the current fiscal year due to a sharp decline in imports, primarily driven by government restrictions.

'Sabotage' paralyses French bullet trains hours before Olympics

France’s high-speed rail network was hit by “malicious acts” including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said Friday (July 26), hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Light to moderate rain likely over country

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over three divisions and at one or two places over five divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over earlier three divisions.

BNP-Jamaat carry out mayhem to undermine country’s dev: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said the BNP-Jamaat and Shibir carried out the nationwide mayhem to undermine the country's development alongside tarnishing its image abroad, calling upon the countrymen to help arrest the culprits involved in the havoc and bring them to justice.

Quota protest: Youth hurt in Jatrabari clash dies at DMCH

A youth, who suffered bullet wounds during a clash in the capital’s Jatrabari centring the quota reform movement, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in the early hours of Friday.

Canada women’s soccer head coach suspended amid drone scandal

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the 2020 Olympic gold medalists into an unsavory global spotlight.

PM visits violence-hit BTV Bhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the violence-hit state-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) Bhaban at Rampura in the capital city on Friday morning. She entered the BTV Bhaban around 9:13am and inspected all the sections damaged heavily in Thursday's mayhem by the BNP-Jamaat clique taking advantage of the quota-reform movement.

Sri Lanka announces first presidential vote since unrest

Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.

Curfew relaxed further in Dhaka, 3 other dists for Friday, Saturday

The curfew will continue in four districts including Dhaka on Friday and Saturday, but it will be eased from 8am to 5pm. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said this while talking with journalists at his residence in the capital’s Dhanmondi at 12am on Friday.