2026 World Cup: United States and Australia Progress to Round of 32

Cameroon secured a surprise 1-0 victory over defending champions Nigeria in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, setting up a semi-final clash with hosts Morocco.

Ben Shelton, the defending champion, defeated Joao Fonseca to advance to the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters.

Inter Miami faced a tough 2-1 loss to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup as captain Lionel Messi was absent following the passing of his father.

FIFA has strongly condemned what it describes as a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine its leadership, particularly President Gianni Infantino, amidst various allegations and controversies.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was absent following the death of his father, as the team lost 2-1 to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup.

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of football legend Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68.

Morocco and Algeria make history by reaching the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque highlighted the role of sports in building a drug-free society.

Jorge Messi, the father and influential figure in Lionel Messi's life, has passed away at the age of 68.

Bangladesh marked World Wushu-Kung Fu Day with a vibrant rally in the capital, emphasizing the martial arts' benefits and the nation's commitment to international competition.

Bangladesh's women's club champions, Rajshahi Stars FC, prepare for their historic debut in the AFC Women's Champions League this month.

Travis Head has made history by winning Australia's Allan Border Medal for the second year running.

Mark Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI accessibility as Meta introduces a new model designed to run on personal computers.

Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a robbery at an under-construction factory in the Mirsarai Economic Zone, recovering around 250 meters of stolen electric cables.

The Bangladeshi government is set to build 4,599 new playgrounds in cities and rural areas to improve sports facilities and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Cultural Affairs Minister Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury praised the renowned painter S M Sultan, describing him as an artist of the soil and its people, and an extraordinary painter whose work transcended national boundaries.

A wind-driven wildfire near Athens has been brought under control after firefighters deployed a major response.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police arrested a man with a large quantity of counterfeit bidi bandrolls, underscoring the city's ongoing battle against illegal manufacturing.

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury anticipates the announcement of the election schedule for the Bangladesh Tea Workers’ Union by August 30.

In a special operation, Border Guard Bangladesh seized a large consignment of drugs and firearms at the Ghumdhum border.

Health officials report a sharp increase in dengue cases, with 726 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasized the critical role of the United States in Bangladesh's economic progress.

Bangladesh Bank has set the Interchange Reimbursement Fee (IRF) at zero percent for Bangla QR transactions, aiming to lower costs for merchants and accelerate the country's digital payment shift.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has announced new operational hours for its Appellate and High Court Divisions starting August 11.

A preparatory meeting was held to enhance coordination and rapid mobilisation of heavy equipment in case of a major earthquake.

The government plans to roll out a comprehensive IT ecosystem in primary schools, starting with the 'One Teacher, One Tablet' initiative.

Poland's Vistula River has reached a historic low in Warsaw, mirroring a record set earlier this year during a series of European heatwaves.

During a health inspection in Tangail, two clinics were fined a combined Tk 40,000 for violations.

Egypt's ambassador to Bangladesh has expressed keen interest in strengthening industrial and investment ties with Bangladesh.

The recent Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams have revealed a significant failure rate, impacting students' educational paths.