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

‘We are unique’

"Speechless. This is a joy for our country and our people. The other day I said this group never ceases to amaze me, and tonight they proved it again."
16 July 2026, 03:53 AM

Cucurella a chaos merchant

When the world tuned in to the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Spain and France, all eyes were fixed on the superstars. The pre-match narrative was dominated by Kylian Mbappe's lethal finishing, Michael Olise's fluid football and the brilliance of Lamine Yamal.
16 July 2026, 03:23 AM

Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to set up final against Spain

Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi's cross.
16 July 2026, 03:04 AM

France’s golden generation left heartbroken as Zidane era beckons

Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat by Spain was particularly painful because of the manner in which it came.
16 July 2026, 00:46 AM

Reports of suspicious transactions rose 74% in FY25

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) received 30,199 reports of suspicious financial activities and transactions in fiscal year 2024-25, up 74 percent from a year earlier and the highest number since FY21, according to its annual report.
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM

2 years on, July cases move at a crawl

Two years after losing her son during the July uprising, Bithy Begum’s long wait for justice has turned her grief into anguish.
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM

De Paul dropped, James returns as Argentina, England name semifinal XI

England have made three changes to their starting side for the World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday, with manager Thomas Tuchel bringing Reece James and Djed Spence into the back four, while opposing coach Lionel Scaloni makes one switch.
15 July 2026, 23:56 PM

Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semifinal

From England's victory at the 1966 World Cup to the shadow cast by the 1982 Falklands War, from Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in 1986 to major duels in 1998 and 2002, meetings between the countries have long felt larger than soccer.
15 July 2026, 23:22 PM

Nobody can stop Messi, says Hamza

Bangladesh star Hamza Choudhury backed Argentina to beat England in tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, saying “the greatest footballer of all time” Lionel Messi’s presence could prove decisive in Atlanta.
15 July 2026, 23:16 PM

Pulled from the pool, back on top: Maisha's golden comeback

Two years after her frustrated father pulled her out of BKSP over alleged neglect, Fatiha Mahtab Maisha's promising swimming career appeared to be over. But a timely intervention from South Asian Games gold medallist Mahfuza Khatun Shila brought her back to the pool -- a decision that culminated in Maisha winning 10 gold medals and setting four national records in the girls' 13-14 age group at the National Age-Group Swimming Championships, which concluded on Tuesday.
15 July 2026, 22:58 PM

'We play against the usurping pirates': Argentina VP turns up heat before England semi

Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English "usurping pirates" ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between the two countries' teams.
15 July 2026, 22:37 PM

Heading caused World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' brain disease, coroner rules

Stiles, a former Manchester United midfielder, died almost six years ago aged 78 with severe dementia and had headed a football around 140,000 times during his career, Stockport Coroner's Court in northwest England heard at the inquest into his death.
15 July 2026, 22:27 PM

Hartal in Ctg’s Fatikchhari North Thursday over upazila HQ dispute

Protesters demand a central site convenient for residents of all six unions
15 July 2026, 22:26 PM

Migrant Welfare Network demands labour reforms in Malaysia corridor

Open letter to PM vows peaceful protest if recruitment process not clarified by July 21
15 July 2026, 22:10 PM

Bodies of July victims dumped in river: ICT chief prosecutor

Investigators found evidence of hospitals disposing of bodies without official records, he says
15 July 2026, 22:09 PM

Traders, farmers, fish growers hit by mounting debts after Ctg floods

Thousands of chickens, fish fry and paddy fields washed away
15 July 2026, 22:05 PM