New ACC chairman, two commissioners to assume office today

Commission resumes work after 166-day vacancy, faces backlog of complaints, inquiries and investigations
18 August 2026

Abahani finally free of FIFA ban, season back on track

With Abahani getting past the trouble, five-time champions Bashundhara Kings are next to follow
18 August 2026

Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer

Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth?
18 August 2026

Weatherald axed, Renshaw recalled after Bangladesh rout forces Australia change

If selected it would be Renshaw's first appearance at Test level for more than three years
18 August 2026

Sell-out opening day, Darwin shock set stage for Mackay’s first-ever Test

For Australia, the match is an opportunity to respond to their setback in Darwin. For Bangladesh, it is a chance to build on their first Test victory on Australian soil -- arguably their biggest Test triumph to date.
18 August 2026

Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal

Iran will escalate if interim peace deal is not implemented, says official
18 August 2026

Iran fishermen venture back to Hormuz despite fears of new fighting

Nearly a dozen fishermen were killed off Bandar Abbas and nearby southern islands, and 17 others from the neighbouring Sistan-Baluchistan province south of Hormuz went missing during months of fighting, according to Iranian media
18 August 2026

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

64% of Americans disapprove of Trump's White House performance, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
18 August 2026

Infantino critic Lamour's warning comes true as he leaves FIFA's third-highest post

He was one of the highest-ranking FIFA figures to speak out against Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.
18 August 2026

Quicks strike the right chord in Darwin epic

A Test culture is continuing to grow through their rise
18 August 2026

Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Rodri said his aims with Barcelona would be "the Champions League and whatever else comes our way".
18 August 2026

'Bangladesh is one of the best': Caniggia on Bangladesh’s Argentina obsession

Argentine football legend Claudio Caniggia met budding Bangladeshi footballers at the Fortis Football Academy in Dhaka on Monday during his visit as the guest of honour at the Pillow Chips Dhaka Interschool Champions League (DICL) 2026. The former World Cup star, renowned for his blistering pace and iconic partnership with Diego Maradona, handed out prizes before sitting down with the media.
18 August 2026

4 cocktail-like objects found in bag on Dhaka's Elephant Road

CTTC bomb disposal unit took the tape-wrapped objects away for examination after police responded to a tip from locals near Bata Signal
18 August 2026

Bouaddi frontrunner to replace Rodri at Man City

Manchester City have identified Ayyoub Bouaddi as their leading option to replace Rodri, with the club in advanced talks with Lille over a move for the highly rated Morocco midfielder, according to the BBC.
18 August 2026

Domestic season start uncertain despite BFF assurance

Replying to a query, BFF president Tabith Awal said the season would not begin with the one-off Challenge Cup, which may be held later in the season under a different name.
18 August 2026

Justice Asaduzzaman named new ACC chairman

Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan appointed commissioners
17 August 2026

Bangladesh to procure 2 LNG cargoes from spot market

Both LNG consignment to be purchased from BP Singapore Pte Ltd
17 August 2026

First cyberspace narcotics case filed over alleged THC-CBD sales on Daraz

DNC arrested a supplier after a Badda raid and says products containing cannabis-derived substances had been sold through the e-commerce platform
17 August 2026

Shariah-based institutions will get 50% of any sukuk: BB

From now on, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will allocate half of any sukuk issue to shariah-based banks, financial institutions and insurance companies.
17 August 2026

Govt reappoints cabinet, public admin secretaries for a year

Nasimul Ghani, Ehsanul Hoque get one-year contract extensions
17 August 2026