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

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

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

Tactical masterclass trumps rigidity

Beyond Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinal in Dallas lay a far more compelling story than the scoreline itself -- one of a tactical masterclass from Luis de la Fuente that Didier Deschamps never truly recognised, let alone countered.
15 July 2026, 22:00 PM

Ngarava, Muzarabani sink Bangladesh in T20I opener

Chasing 171, Bangladesh suffered an early collapse, losing Saif Hassan (12), Tanzid Hasan Tamim (16) and Parvez Hossain Emon (5) inside the powerplay to slump to 34 for three.
15 July 2026, 21:47 PM

Immortality eludes Mbappe

Footballing immortality had been within touching distance. On a sweltering afternoon in Dallas, it slipped away.
15 July 2026, 21:36 PM

Sajek Valley reopens to tourists after eight days

District administration urges visitors to travel with caution
15 July 2026, 21:35 PM

Former DP World boss Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port, memo shows: Reuters

Top management and port CEOs told to report directly to Bin Sulayem
15 July 2026, 21:28 PM

Spanish symphony silences French heavy metal

A second star has never been so within touching distance for La Furia Roja.
15 July 2026, 21:14 PM

Govt expects opposition’s full support against extremism: PM

Tarique Rahman says political differences will not stand in the way of a united effort to prevent militancy from taking root
15 July 2026, 21:11 PM
15 July 2026, 21:09 PM