State Minister Aminul Haque Promotes Sports as a Solution to Drug Abuse

State Minister Dr Shaikh Faridul Islam emphasizes the importance of sports in keeping young people healthy and away from drugs and crime.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque emphasizes the role of employment and sports in preventing social crimes among young people.

A lawmaker from Khulna emphasizes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's vision to develop a skilled and healthy nation through sports and education.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque announced the government's plan to establish sports villages with international-standard facilities in every district.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today called for a united social movement against drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes to build a crime-free society.

State Minister for Land Ministry Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin emphasized the need for a united social resistance to protect the young generation from the devastating effects of drugs.

The government is set to introduce sports as a profession and integrate sports-related subjects into school textbooks starting from class four next year.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has expressed concern over children's excessive use of mobile devices and called for a return to outdoor activities and sports.

BNP leader and Dhaka-2 lawmaker Aman Ullah Aman has urged the nation to unite in creating a drug-free and self-reliant Bangladesh under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership.

Pakistan, having already lost the series, aims to secure a win in the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston.

Zheng Qinwen, the Paris Olympics gold medallist, pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarter-finals.

Najmul Hossain Shanto's return to Bangladesh's T20 squad is a strategic move to bolster the batting lineup ahead of the T20 World Cup, according to national team coach Mohammad Salahuddin.

Narail district emerged champions in the girls' category while Narayanganj district clinched the boys' title in the 30th National Junior Wrestling Championship held at the national roller skating complex in Dhaka.

Bangladesh's cricket coach believes the team is ready to compete for the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

The Cute-BSPA Sports Carnival concluded with Md. Medul Hasan named Sportsman of the Year.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe acknowledges the Ballon d'Or talk following his remarkable World Cup performance.

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe defeated former champion Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the US Open.

The UEFA Champions League kicks off with Paris Saint-Germain aiming to make history by winning the competition for the third consecutive year.

Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, secured a straight-sets victory over Tommy Paul to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino will stand in next year's presidential election, despite controversy over his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva, securing a place in the US Open fourth round.

More than 500 people have been killed in Yemen since Houthi rebels launched an offensive last week, according to sources on both sides.

Germany is sending Ukraine urgently needed PAK-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air-defense systems.

China's President Xi Jinping has called on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to find ways to deepen cooperation despite their differences.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released tens of thousands of documents revealing the city's failure to disclose all it knew about the toxic air around Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.

US stocks experienced a slight decline as oil prices surged following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have increased by 46.6 percent over the past two years, reflecting a substantial strengthening of the country's external position.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the DSE Brokers Association (DBA) held an urgent virtual meeting to address the prevailing challenges in the capital market and discuss measures to restore stability and investor confidence.

Customs officials at Mongla Port detected 1,174 tonnes of slag in excess of the declared quantity on board the vessel MV Anasa, highlighting the effectiveness of customs verification processes.

A report by the Cluster Munition Coalition reveals that cluster bombs caused at least 1,063 casualties in 2025, with Ukraine being the hardest hit.

Experts have called for transforming tannery solid waste into valuable resources through compliance, infrastructure development, and policy support.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) faced another day of losses as broad-based selling pressure and subdued investor confidence continued to weigh on the market.

The World Bank has proposed a phased tariff reform strategy for Bangladesh to improve its trade competitiveness.

The death toll from Nepal's devastating flood has risen to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing.

foodpanda has launched a groundbreaking initiative in Bangladesh's food delivery sector by providing fully funded 24/7 personal accident insurance for all its active riders.

Singapore will increase pay for political leaders, adding more than 60 percent to what are already the world's highest ministerial salaries.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the importance of resolving outstanding issues with India to strengthen bilateral relations.

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan highlights the importance of a strong local government system for improved living standards and democratic practices in Bangladesh.

The government has repaid a record US$2.0476 billion in principal and interest on foreign loans in just five months after the BNP government took office.