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Two SUST JCD leaders dismissed from posts after student assault allegation
Hall resident allegedly beaten after raising concerns over poor-quality food
19 July 2026, 17:16 PM
9 more arrested over attack, looting of Ctg ISP office
Attack orchestrated after owner refused to pay Tk 2 crore in extortion despite receiving threats, Rab says
19 July 2026, 17:09 PM
'Argentina have already written a story that we will never forget'
Lionel Messi says Argentina have "already written a story that no one can erase" ahead of their World Cup final meeting with Spain.
19 July 2026, 17:00 PM
Stop jute sliver export to prevent incentive misuse: jute association
The government has restricted raw jute exports, making shipments conditional, to boost domestic supply and curb rising prices
19 July 2026, 16:21 PM
Coats, Rolex boxes and jewellery: ACC lists items at Saifuzzaman’s Gulshan flats
Officials enter the locked apartments under a court order and begin cataloguing their contents
19 July 2026, 16:16 PM
World Cup 2026 final: Everything behind the spectacle
From record-shattering ticket prices and a star-studded halftime performance to the debut of championship rings and a high-stakes diplomatic guest list, the final is shaping up to be the most consequential sporting event of the decade.
19 July 2026, 15:41 PM
Ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off coast of South America's Guyana: minister
A ferry carrying 116 passengers capsized off the coast of Guyana overnight, government minister Juan Edghill said today.
19 July 2026, 15:24 PM
Sanjoy, Pritom to perform in Dhaka ahead of FIFA World Cup final
Sanjoy Deb, who recently shared the stage with Bollywood star Nora Fatehi at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada, has also performed at several World Cup fan festivals across the United States. His Dhaka appearance is part of the same tour.
19 July 2026, 15:16 PM
BNP reports Tk 22.19cr income, Tk 15.26cr expenditure in 2025
Party submits audited accounts to EC, reports Tk 6.93 crore surplus and Tk 28.07 crore in assets
19 July 2026, 15:06 PM
1 killed, 10 injured as bus falls into canal in Manikganj
Police say driver lost control after a tyre burst
19 July 2026, 15:01 PM
Mbappe certain 'Messi will score' in the final
France captain Kylian Mbappe believes Lionel Messi will waste little time in reclaiming the World Cup's all-time scoring record when Argentina face Spain in the final.
19 July 2026, 14:45 PM
Floods damage 210km of roads in Moulvibazar, Habiganj
LGED says erosion by rivers has disrupted communication; full extent of damage yet to be assessed
19 July 2026, 14:44 PM
Facebook displays 'site issue' error worldwide
ISPs and bandwidth suppliers said there was no disruption in internet connectivity from their end and that they had not received any government instruction to block access to Facebook
19 July 2026, 14:43 PM
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
13 wounded in Kyiv after missile attack; Ukrainian drones target logistics hubs near Moscow and Tambov as wartime protests over defence shakeup enter third day
19 July 2026, 14:18 PM
Argentina 'like to leave a mark on their opponents'
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of using overly physical tactics, claiming the reigning world champions "like to leave a mark on their opponents" ahead of tonight's FIFA World Cup final.
19 July 2026, 13:54 PM
Three defining duels
The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup concludes tonight with a blockbuster final between Spain and Argentina. Both nations have shown exceptional quality and an inexhaustible competitive spirit to go all the way to the title decider. Ahead of what promises to be a captivating contest at New York New Jersey Stadium, we look at the individual duels which could prove decisive.
19 July 2026, 13:53 PM
NBR intensifies monitoring of tax deduction at source, forms teams at tax zones
Officials may also temporarily seize documents or devices and collect copies of records
19 July 2026, 13:37 PM
Auto-rickshaw driver found dead in Mymensingh
Vehicle missing
19 July 2026, 13:32 PM
All you need to know about the finalists
Argentina take on Spain, the country where Albiceleste skipper Lionel Messi made his name, in a FIFA World Cup final marked by a clash of styles. Here are some key stats regarding these two giants ahead of the blockbuster final.
19 July 2026, 13:20 PM
Messi, Martinez make Argentina favourites: Hamza
At 39, Messi remains as influential as he was during Argentina's triumph in Qatar. His performance in the dramatic semifinal comeback against England once again underlined his enduring ability to shape the biggest occasions.
19 July 2026, 13:07 PM