Giuliano Simeone: From leg fracture to running his way into Argentine folklore

The defining narrative of this match lies in the sheer warfare on the pitch.
16 July 2026, 12:44 PM

10 workers injured in Chattogram salt factory fire

Electrical short circuit suspected as cause of the fire
16 July 2026, 12:44 PM

Rabab Fatima appointed head of UN mission in Afghanistan

She brings more than three decades of diplomatic and multilateral experience to the role
16 July 2026, 12:31 PM

Three killed as bus hits ambulance carrying body in Pabna

The victims were the ambulance driver and the grandparents of the child whose body was being transported
16 July 2026, 12:08 PM

Two journalists die in motorcycle crash while returning after watching World Cup match

The deceased were identified as Rabiul Alam Raju, a journalist at Praner Bangladesh, and Sakibul Hasan at Sangbad Diganta
16 July 2026, 11:37 AM

How illegal sand extraction led to Khowai embankment breach

Officials file case against two over alleged lease violations as locals say repeated warnings about sand extraction went unheeded
16 July 2026, 10:29 AM

Argentina's dramatic comeback win over England: What they said

Following the thrilling encounter, players and coaches from both sides reflected on the dramatic contest.
16 July 2026, 10:26 AM

How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia's scam compounds

Hundreds of Bangladeshis have been rescued from Cambodia's infamous scam centres in recent weeks.
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM

In pictures: Argentina's journey to the final

Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Thursday to keep his team on track for back-to-back titles.
16 July 2026, 09:32 AM

BOU postpones Friday's HSC examinations due to adverse weather

It also postpones all examinations scheduled for July 17 and 18 under several academic programmes
16 July 2026, 09:27 AM

Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ over strategy

After controlling much of the early play and taking a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute, England seemingly went into a shell, attempting to pack the back end and protect its lead while losing the aggressiveness that got it the lead in the first place.
16 July 2026, 09:03 AM

Messi hails 'special' win over England

Messi said victory in the semifinal was "quite a special one, especially playing against England with all the historical context".
16 July 2026, 08:56 AM

Iran says it targeted bases in Kuwait and Jordan after new wave of US strikes

In response to the enemy aggression, Iran army targeted the communication systems and fuel storage facilities of the US military in Jordan
16 July 2026, 08:54 AM

The hurt goes on: England pay the price for playing not to lose

Atlanta was supposed to be the night England finally buried 60 years of hurt. Instead, it became another reminder that this country remains its own worst enemy.
16 July 2026, 04:55 AM

England's bid to hang on blown apart by Argentina masterclass

England had 12% of the possession from the time that Gordon opened the scoring to Martinez’s winner 38 minutes later.
16 July 2026, 04:38 AM

Chaos, comeback, classic: A semifinal that delivered

England were minutes from the final before Argentina turned the World Cup semifinal on its head in Atlanta today. Revisit the drama, emotion and defining moments in pictures.
16 July 2026, 04:20 AM

The beautiful game, the familiar political echoes

Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in a tense semifinal, but the post-match celebrations quickly extended beyond football as several players displayed a banner reaffirming the country's claim over the Falkland Islands.
16 July 2026, 04:20 AM

Messi, Argentina, World Cup final again: Records and highlights

Argentina staged yet another dramatic comeback at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating England 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday to book their place in the final for the successive time.
16 July 2026, 04:15 AM

Resilient Argentina refuse to fall

Most teams that go on to achieve ultimate glory have one thing in common: resilience.
16 July 2026, 04:08 AM

'When we went ahead, the message was to get another goal': Kane rues England retreat

Captain Harry Kane insisted England's intention was never to sit back after taking the lead against Argentina, but admitted his side were overwhelmed by a relentless surge that turned a World Cup semifinal they seemed destined to win into another chapter of tournament heartbreak.
16 July 2026, 04:04 AM