Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup

After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America.
29 May 2026, 16:00 PM

Lebanon warns Israeli strikes put heritage sites in 'serious danger'

Lebanon's culture minister told AFP on Friday that Israeli strikes on the country's south are putting heritage sites, including in the ancient city of Tyre, in "serious danger"
29 May 2026, 15:22 PM

SC lawyer serves legal notice over newborn deaths at Ad-Din Hospital

Notice seeks accountability, compensation, and nationwide safety measures in maternity wards
29 May 2026, 15:10 PM

Volpato makes late switch from Italy to Australia ahead of World Cup

Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.
29 May 2026, 14:48 PM

Shama Obaed receives body of migrant killed in Iraq missile strike

Govt hands over financial assistance to bereaved family at Dhaka airport
29 May 2026, 14:40 PM

Law and order situation now much better: Rizvi

BNP leader praises Eid waste management, urges opposition to avoid conspiracies
29 May 2026, 14:35 PM

Boats no longer sail where ships once passed

Siltation, unplanned embankments choke Khulna rivers
29 May 2026, 14:12 PM

Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country's talisman as they aim to retain the trophy in North America.
29 May 2026, 14:08 PM

Elderly woman in Pirojpur found dead at home

Injury marks on throat; police recovered the body early today
29 May 2026, 13:51 PM

Motorcycle honking dispute sparks clash in Jhenaidah; 1 dead

Several others injured in violence between two groups
29 May 2026, 13:38 PM

Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game

With Jannik Sinner's shock French Open exit blowing the men's draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the opportunity in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
29 May 2026, 13:16 PM

Iranian FA chief unaware of Azmoun World Cup call-up plans

The 31-year-old issued an impassioned proclamation of his patriotism last week, triggering Monday's appeal from Vice President Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh.
29 May 2026, 13:00 PM

China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth headlining Asia's premier defence summit
29 May 2026, 12:46 PM

US chemical spill death toll rises to eight, three missing

Three, still missing after the incident at Washington plant, feared dead
29 May 2026, 12:41 PM

The cutlet and the ‘journey by train’ essay

How a snack says more about travel, memory and the subcontinent than a classroom composition ever could
29 May 2026, 12:41 PM

‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution

Self-taught innovator builds low-cost solar-powered irrigation device that benefits farmers
29 May 2026, 12:35 PM

Anika dedicates ‘special’ goal to country

Switched to the number nine position instead of the wing against Maldives on Thursday, she found the net in just 11 seconds.
29 May 2026, 11:25 AM

Govt giving highest priority to proper rawhide management: Minister

Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir visits Amin Bazar leather trading centre during Eid-ul-Azha
29 May 2026, 11:19 AM

BGB steps up Jashore border surveillance to stop push-ins, rawhide smuggling

Security forces launch awareness campaigns and step up patrols in vulnerable border areas
29 May 2026, 10:49 AM

Oil falls over 1% on reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire deal

The US and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend a ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
29 May 2026, 10:39 AM