The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams and a new round of 32.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will introduce several new elements, including a record 48 participating teams instead of the usual 32. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will see an increase in the number of matches to 104. Teams will be divided into 12 groups, and a new 'Round of 32' will be added to the knockout stage.
The final round of the JFA U-14 Women’s Youth Development Program begins tomorrow with eight district teams competing in Tangail.
In a dominant display, Bangladesh Army Sports thrashed Sports Field Logistics 18-1 in the Futsal League Bangladesh.
A 27-member Bangladesh skating team departs for China, aiming for success at the Asian Cup Skate Track Series.
Bangladesh Coast Guard successfully arrested two individuals and confiscated a significant amount of yaba tablets in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology hosted the SAP 11.0 Roadshow to enhance academic-industrial collaboration and provide career guidance to students.
The government of Bangladesh plans to launch a national para sports meet of international standards to empower and prepare athletes with disabilities for global competitions.
Two former Iranian women footballers expressed pride after being granted Australian citizenship, following a protest during the women's Asian Cup.
Lionel Messi scored twice to set a new Leagues Cup record as Inter Miami defeated Atletico San Luis 4-2 in their opening match.
South Korean police conducted a raid on the Korea Football Association as part of a widening investigation into the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo.
Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks in Morocco amid growing calls for his resignation following the shelving of a controversial World Cup investment plan.
Everton strengthens its midfield with the acquisition of Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Arsenal.
Indonesian authorities are fighting to contain a wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park, which has already destroyed over 120 hectares as the country faces an extreme dry season fueled by El Nino.
A Houthi drone attack in Marib province killed three members of Yemen's government forces, escalating tensions and raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
Sri Lanka has deployed troops to its main maximum-security prison and two other jails after a series of violent incidents.
In a 24-hour anti-crime operation, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 414 individuals and filed 47 cases.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the critical role of independent and responsible media in establishing sustainable democracy.
Bee Safe Mosquito Control is pioneering a new approach to residential mosquito control using Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned nine BMDA engineers to investigate allegations of tender manipulation linked to a former minister.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced the government's plan to create an impartial list of top drug traffickers as part of its efforts to combat drug smuggling and strengthen drug control nationwide.
Krishak Sramik Janata League President Bangabir Kader Siddique commends Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for effectively leading Bangladesh amid international challenges.
Public health expert Dr. Mustaq Hossain stresses the need to address dengue as a national public health issue to effectively reduce deaths and suffering.
A section of the Dhaka-bound Jamalpur Commuter train derailed near Gafargaon, causing significant disruptions on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route.
A head-on collision between two passenger buses on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway claimed the lives of seven people.
A tragic road accident in Bogura claimed the lives of six people and left at least 10 injured.
Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton has emphasized the importance of timely and quality completion of ongoing development projects in Rajshahi.
A Bangladeshi geospatial expert has been honored with a prestigious Data User/Provider Award for his contributions to flood mapping and disaster management.
A tragic head-on collision between two buses on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway claims seven lives and leaves 13 injured.
A tragic road accident in Bogura claimed the lives of six people and injured at least 10 others when a bus ran over labourers waiting for work.
South Korean companies are looking at significant investment opportunities to upgrade Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry, aiming to enhance its global competitiveness.