Semenyo’s rise from rejection to World Cup spotlight

Now at Manchester City, Semenyo is expected to play a key role for a Ghana side led by new coach Carlos Queiroz, after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the most recent Africa Cup of Nations.
1 June 2026, 09:32 AM

Vinicius lights up Maracana in Brazil's 6-2 thrashing of Panama

With the 2026 World Cup less than two weeks away, Brazil were without Neymar, who is expected to miss their June 13 opener against Morocco with a calf injury.
1 June 2026, 09:22 AM

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting

The U.S. has proposed that as a first step, the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group would stop all attacks on Israel and in return Israel would refrain from escalation in Beirut, the official said
1 June 2026, 08:51 AM

Polls start to close in Colombia's presidential election

Pre‑election polls showed left‑wing senator Ivan Cepeda narrowly ahead but facing a strong challenge from hard‑right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella
1 June 2026, 08:44 AM

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

Netanyahu says Israel will tighten grip on Hezbollah areas
1 June 2026, 08:37 AM

Focus turns inward ahead of Australia ODIs

With balance in the bowling attack, the Tigers will be hoping the batting clicks into gear following the break, with Australia slated to arrive on June 5.
1 June 2026, 08:00 AM

'I took her out of the frying pan': Butler defends Afeida omission

Despite leaving SAFF Championship-winning centre-back Afeida Khandokar out of the starting lineup, defending champions Bangladesh could not avoid a 3-0 defeat to India in their final Group B match of the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship, with defensive errors contributing to two of the goals conceded.
1 June 2026, 02:16 AM

Butler questions players' commitment, signals shake-up after India defeat

Following Bangladesh's 3-0 defeat to India in the final Group B match of the SAFF Women's Championship, head coach Peter Butler appeared to question the commitment and professionalism of "certain players", although he stopped short of naming anyone.
1 June 2026, 01:42 AM

Zverev eases into French Open last eight

German second seed Alexander Zverev kept alive his hopes of claiming a first Grand Slam title as he beat Dutch lucky loser Jesper de Jong in straight sets at the French Open on Sunday.
1 June 2026, 00:22 AM

Bengaluru beat Gujarat to clinch second straight IPL title

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
1 June 2026, 00:16 AM
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

ADP for health doubles, delivery still a concern

Experts call for improving efficiency of agencies, simplifying processes for project approval, procurement
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Return rush yet to peak

Journeys mostly smooth as offices reopen today
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Fuel prices rise again: Petrol, octane up by Tk 5 per litre

Second hike in six weeks takes effect from June 1
31 May 2026, 22:43 PM

The collapse of the Qurbani rawhide economy: Who is to blame?

As rawhide prices crash, Bangladesh’s poorest communities are paying the price for years of regulatory failure and a broken tannery sector
31 May 2026, 22:26 PM

Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens: rescuers

Myanmar has been mired in a civil war since the military grabbed power in a 2021 coup
31 May 2026, 22:25 PM

Bangladesh lose 3-0 to India; Nepal await in semis

The storied rivalry between Bangladesh and India added another chapter on Sunday as defending champions Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 defeat to hosts India in the final Group B match at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.
31 May 2026, 22:23 PM

Joty's 77 not enough as Bangladesh slump to second straight loss in tri-series

Bangladesh's disappointing start to the Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series continued as they suffered an eight-run defeat to the Netherlands at the Grange Cricket Club Ground in Edinburgh on Sunday, their second successive loss after an eight-wicket defeat to Scotland.
31 May 2026, 22:08 PM

Four confess to rape and murder of woman in Munshiganj, says PBI

Suspects strangled her and dumped the body into river in an attempt to conceal the crime, police say
31 May 2026, 21:48 PM

Man detained over rape of intellectually disabled girl in Ctg

Police intervention saves accused from mob attack
31 May 2026, 21:04 PM