Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed

One video of the incident posted on social media and verified by Reuters showed thick smoke billowing out of the pub, before an intense horizontal plume of fire jets out of a doorway, as screaming customers fled the premises around midnight (1700 GMT) on Sunday.
13 July 2026, 02:47 AM

Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.
13 July 2026, 01:03 AM

Police search for suspects in Toronto festival shooting that killed two

The final day of the Salsa on St Clair festival was canceled
13 July 2026, 00:39 AM

Family finds Bobi Begum, missing for 25 years, at her grave

Relatives from Bogura say visiting her resting place brought consolation
13 July 2026, 00:29 AM

Dhaka University postpones July 13 exams due to weather

Revised schedules to be announced later
12 July 2026, 23:35 PM

Alvarez answers Argentina's call

A World Cup quarterfinal, locked at 1-1. Against a resilient Switzerland in Kansas City yesterday, Argentina were desperately searching for a moment of inspiration -- perhaps from captain Lionel Messi, the man who has repeatedly rescued La Albiceleste on the biggest stage.
12 July 2026, 23:30 PM

Law says dropped ball, FIFA says no wire touch

Norway’s World Cup dream ended with a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat against England in Miami yesterday, but their frustration centred on a moment that belonged as much to the Laws of the Game as to the drama of the night.
12 July 2026, 23:00 PM

The pass that never came

In an afternoon of several contentious incidents, Norway also had only themselves to blame for wasting a golden opportunity in their quarterfinal clash against England today -- a fluffed move, arguably one of the most intriguing talking points of the round, that they were left ruing after a 2-1 defeat.
12 July 2026, 22:30 PM

Hygienic meat production can unlock exports: Agri minister

Bangladesh has the potential to become an exporter of premium-quality meat within the next five years, says Mohammed Aminur Rashid
12 July 2026, 22:15 PM

Have Argentina finally solved their striker dilemma?

The choice mirrored their triumphant Qatar 2022 run, when the Inter Milan forward started as first-choice striker before Alvarez took over from the third game onward.
12 July 2026, 22:10 PM

Embolo's second yellow against Argentina explained

Argentina have reached the World Cup semifinals after back-to-back knockout wins over Egypt and Switzerland, but both victories have been overshadowed by VAR uproars.
12 July 2026, 22:00 PM

64-Team World Cup?: FIFA set for discussion

Infantino told Bluewin, a Swiss media outlet, that growing from 48 to 64 teams could make sense.
12 July 2026, 21:43 PM

Monsoon fury batters India as floods, landslides leave trail of destruction

Heavy rain disrupts life from Assam and West Bengal to Mumbai and Delhi
12 July 2026, 21:43 PM

Man loses legs after jumping under train in Jhenaidah

The 30-year-old was rescued near Mobarakganj Railway Station and transferred to Jashore for advanced treatment
12 July 2026, 21:30 PM

Five more records on Day 2 of age-group swimming

Five more national records were set on the second day of the 38th National Age-group Swimming Championships at the Syed Nazrul Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Sunday, taking the total to 10 in two days.
12 July 2026, 21:20 PM

McCullum sacked as England Test coach

England have lost seven of their last nine Tests under the former New Zealand captain.
12 July 2026, 21:10 PM

Traders seek customs reforms to cut clearance delays

Business leaders have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to simplify customs procedures, alleging that repeated inspections, laboratory testing and lengthy verification processes are delaying cargo clearance by up to a week or more, driving up business costs and eroding the competitiveness of local industries
12 July 2026, 21:07 PM

What awaits Sheikh Hasina when she returns to the country?

Recently, Reuters claimed that she wants to return to the country in December. But the question is, what will happen if Sheikh Hasina returns? Will she face trial? Will she be able to appeal?
12 July 2026, 20:58 PM

Charges framed against 21 accused in Sohag murder case

Court sets July 19 for recording prosecution witnesses
12 July 2026, 20:44 PM

Parliament mourns death of former acting president Jamiruddin Sircar

Lawmakers recall BNP leader’s integrity, legal career and role as speaker
12 July 2026, 20:39 PM