Tangail DC Sharifa Haque named best deputy commissioner in Dhaka division

Recognition cites her administrative performance and contributions to primary education
8 June 2026, 11:26 AM

The king’s farewell

The referee’s whistle hadn’t even blown when the crowd flooded the field. Tens of thousands. Yellow-and-green jerseys, white shirts, bare-chested bodies -- all rushing in the same direction. Cameras swiveled. Flashes lit up the stadium. Azteca had one sound at that moment: untamed, ecstatic, unbearably beautiful screaming.
8 June 2026, 10:00 AM

'Lack of fair play': Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel

"It makes no sense to me," Galavi complained. "Sport is supposed to be a symbol of peace, so when you mix politics and sports, it doesn't work."
8 June 2026, 09:53 AM

Airfares will take longer than expected to return to normal levels, says global airline body

Jet fuel prices are forecast to reach US$152 (S$196.2) per barrel in 2026, up from less than US$100 per barrel in 2025
8 June 2026, 09:47 AM

Where rape happens: Inside homes, among familiar faces

Most rape incidents in Bangladesh do not happen in dark alleys or isolated streets. They occur in places people trust the most -- inside homes.
8 June 2026, 09:29 AM

Nine injured in shooting near England's World Cup base camp

The incident occurred roughly four miles from where England are set to train at the Swope Soccer Village.
8 June 2026, 09:05 AM

Marsh and Head out of Bangladesh ODI series

Marsh will, however, fly over to be with the team as he prepares for a comeback in the subsequent Twenty20 series in Bangladesh.
8 June 2026, 08:59 AM

Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies

Tehran's demands to end the war include the release of billions of dollars in frozen assets, as well as the lifting of U.S. and international sanctions and recognition of its sway over the Strait of Hormuz
8 June 2026, 08:41 AM

Trump says new Israel, Iran strikes won't affect peace deal

Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation, putting U.S.-Iran peace talks at risk
8 June 2026, 08:32 AM

Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint

The new attacks, including a strike on an Iranian petrochemical complex, came hours after US President Donald Trump called on Israel to refrain from retaliating against Tehran's missiles.
8 June 2026, 08:23 AM

Level playing field and the science behind it

With just three days remaining for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s attention is firmly fixed on the superstars ready to grace the pitch in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Yet, beneath the boots of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland lies what is arguably the greatest engineering feat in sporting history -- the grass itself.
8 June 2026, 08:00 AM

Five injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station: fire dept

Circumstances of the stabbing were not immediately clear.
8 June 2026, 06:59 AM

Magnitude 7.8 quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

Japanese authorities separately issued a tsunami advisory for swathes of its Pacific coast
8 June 2026, 06:54 AM

Retaliation attacks against Israel a 'warning': Iran's Revolutionary Guards

'The Israeli army must stop its attacks on southern Lebanon and the suburbs,' says General Ali Abdollahi,
8 June 2026, 02:06 AM

Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce

Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards called the attack a "warning" after Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs earlier in the day, threatening wider strikes in the event of repeated aggression.
8 June 2026, 02:02 AM

Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championships.
8 June 2026, 00:22 AM

Why GP profits dropped but Robi posted gain in 2025

Grameenphone, the country’s top telecom operator, saw both turnover and profit decline in 2025, while rival Robi Axiata recorded growth on both counts.
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM

5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh

Tremors felt in Dhaka, elsewhere; no casualties reported
7 June 2026, 23:52 PM

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday.
7 June 2026, 23:50 PM

Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson

Brazil's search for a reliable right back took another painful twist on Sunday when Wesley was dropped from their World Cup squad after suffering a left thigh muscle injury, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson called up in his place.
7 June 2026, 23:20 PM