'He knew everything already': why Messi's childhood coach threw in the towel

Lionel Messi's showstopping talent brought a premature end to the career of his childhood football coach, who decided to bow out after training "the best player in the world."
3 June 2026, 14:17 PM

One killed, seven injured as bus crashes into pond in Khulna 

Driver lost control near a sharp bend in Dumuria upazila, police say
3 June 2026, 14:03 PM

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, they said, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.
3 June 2026, 13:48 PM

Govt moves to streamline investment process for foreign investors

Plans one-stop service system to speed up approvals and facilitate business operations
3 June 2026, 13:28 PM

Shabnam, Fazle Haque receive lifetime honours

At the time, filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer-director Abdul Latif Bachchu were selected for Lifetime Achievement honours, while “Satao” won Best Film and its director, Khandaker Sumon, received the Best Director award.
3 June 2026, 13:20 PM

Man sued for raping daughter’s classmate in Bogura

Police launch raids to arrest man accused of raping class-5 student
3 June 2026, 13:05 PM

HC clears way for holding June 7 BCB elections

The High Court on Wednesday cleared the way for holding Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections on June 7.
3 June 2026, 12:33 PM

The poisonous promise that didn’t hold

Rangpur farmers allege tobacco companies lured them into overexpansion, then left them with unsold harvests
3 June 2026, 12:30 PM

All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister

Says eight upazila health complexes already upgraded to 100-bed; remaining 492 to be expanded under govt decision
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM

Star wins global award for July uprising investigation

‘Anatomy of BGB Shootings in Rampura’ earns top honour in ‘Best Use of Video’ category
3 June 2026, 12:00 PM

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

Research from UKG estimates that the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, could cost global employers some $17 billion in lost productivity, with 37% of workers planning to adjust their schedule because of the tournament.
3 June 2026, 11:04 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026: All 26-man squads

Full list of players called up for the June 11-July 19 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
3 June 2026, 10:25 AM

Habiganj-Sylhet transport strike deferred until June 12

Strike was scheduled to begin today, but owners and workers postponed the decision following MP's request
3 June 2026, 10:08 AM

US proposes new tariffs on Bangladesh, 59 others over forced labour concerns

Countries could face additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on their exports, depending on their forced labour import bans and reciprocal trade arrangements. These levies are subject to a public review.
3 June 2026, 10:02 AM

Zverev powers into semis as Fonseca run ends

The 29-year-old Zverev is the clear favourite for a maiden Grand Slam title. He has finished runner-up on three occasions, including at the 2024 French Open.
3 June 2026, 09:44 AM

Bagerhat shrine crocodile to be relocated after fatal attack

A seven-year-old girl was killed after being dragged underwater while bathing in a pond at Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali shrine
3 June 2026, 09:23 AM

Bangladesh eye another final amid personal tragedy

Bangladesh will take confidence from their recent record against Nepal, having defeated the six-time runners-up in the finals of the previous two editions.
3 June 2026, 09:20 AM

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Iranian media report retaliatory missile and drone attacks in response to alleged US strike on communications tower south of Qeshm Island
3 June 2026, 09:04 AM

Trump in 'spectacular' health, ally says after medical

Television doctor and Trump official cites president’s energy and mental sharpness after latest medical report, while critics continue to raise questions
3 June 2026, 08:37 AM

US military says it has 'defeated' Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

The US military said yesterday that it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.
3 June 2026, 08:24 AM