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11 hour(s) ago FIFA World Cup 2026
Bangladesh vs Australia 2nd ODI / Tigers to bowl first
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21 MIN(s) ago Cricket

Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France

France, who are one of the World Cup favourites, will play another friendly against Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday
5 June 2026, 09:39 AM

‘A unique strength working within us’

Speaking to The Daily Star, Afeida reflects on her return to the side, the captaincy change, the team’s dip in form, coping with personal tragedy in the camp, and the challenge of facing India in Saturday’s final.
5 June 2026, 09:00 AM

China's Xi to visit North Korea June 8-9: state media

This will be his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years
5 June 2026, 08:55 AM

Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development

Latest models showing signs of escaping human control, it says
5 June 2026, 08:44 AM

US allying itself with Colombian 'narco-traffickers,' Petro accuses

Colombia's outgoing president criticises Trump for his endorsement of Abelardo de la Espriella
5 June 2026, 08:40 AM

Red and green reset as 25-year European wait ends

Tonight’s fixture carries significant weight as it marks the first official match in charge for newly appointed head coach Thomas Dooley.
5 June 2026, 08:00 AM

Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win

Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in their decisive third and final one-day international against Australia in Lahore on Thursday.
5 June 2026, 01:53 AM

Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in 1st Test

England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand collapsed to 61-6 at stumps at Lord's on Thursday.
5 June 2026, 01:47 AM

Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss

Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence.
5 June 2026, 01:43 AM

Bangladesh Olympic football team hold Afghanistan to goalless draw

Bangladesh Olympic football team played out a second successive goalless draw, holding Afghanistan's senior national team 0-0 in their second match of the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament in the Maldives on Thursday night.
5 June 2026, 00:43 AM

Who pays the price for chronic budget underspending?

Since fiscal year 2009-2010, Bangladesh’s budget has grown almost every year, with planned spending rising sevenfold to Tk 7.97 lakh crore in FY25. Yet not a single budget announced over the past 16 years has been fully implemented.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Dilara smashes Bangladesh's fastest WT20I fifty in win over Netherlands

Opener Dilara Akter smashed the fastest fifty by a Bangladesh batter in Women's T20 Internationals as the Tigresses signed off their tri-series campaign with a 13-run win over the Netherlands in a rain-affected contest in Edinburgh on Thursday.
4 June 2026, 23:46 PM

DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths

Hospital asked to explain why its licence should not be cancelled following probe findings
4 June 2026, 23:28 PM

Cabinet approves policy to attract investment from Bangladeshis living abroad

Policy approved at cabinet meeting chaired by PM Tarique Rahman
4 June 2026, 23:02 PM

Talha 'ready for the task' after Tait’s departure

Newly appointed Bangladesh pace bowling coach Talha Jubair insisted he is ready to embrace the challenge despite the limited time available before the team’s upcoming assignment, following the departure of Shaun Tait, who stepped down from the role on Thursday, citing family reasons.
4 June 2026, 23:00 PM

Man dies after mob beating over alleged assault of child in Jhenaidah

Police say the 45-year-old rickshaw-puller was accused in a case filed by the girl’s mother before he died at a local hospital
4 June 2026, 22:48 PM

Cabinet congratulates Khalilur Rahman on election as UNGA president

Government says his election reflects Bangladesh's growing diplomatic standing and credibility in multilateral forums
4 June 2026, 22:32 PM

Six killed in lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj

Four victims were reportedly struck while collecting mangoes in orchards during rainfall
4 June 2026, 22:14 PM

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

Many carriers outside the Gulf are still diverting Europe-Asia flights to avoid the region
4 June 2026, 21:36 PM

'I didn't know much about San Marino before coming here': Bishwanath

Bangladesh defender Bishwanath Ghosh may not have known much about San Marino before arriving for Friday's FIFA friendly, but he has learned enough to dismiss any significance attached to the hosts' low FIFA ranking, saying Bangladesh's priority is to produce a good performance and leave the pitch with a victory.
4 June 2026, 21:26 PM