Bangladesh Emerging Team Faces Crushing Defeat in Tri-Series Opener Against South Africa

KDA Chairman S.M. Shafikul Alam Mona emphasizes the role of sports in nurturing discipline and keeping youth away from drugs and crime.

The 2nd Chief of Army Staff (CAS) International Squash 2026, featuring top players from 11 countries, is set to begin on August 24 at the Army Squash Complex in Dhaka Cantonment.

South Africa's Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign hangs in the balance after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast.

Collated results from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament held in Morocco.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup following strong opposition from football officials worldwide.

Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir emphasizes Bangladesh Police's commitment to achieving excellence in sports alongside law enforcement duties.

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is set to conduct a mental performance workshop for national hockey players.

The Asian Football Confederation has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning FIFA's proposed private investment plan, expressing concerns over a potential World Cup boycott.

Victoria Sporting Club achieved a decisive 2-0 victory against Kollol Sangha in the Second Division U-18 Football League.

Experienced German coach Peter Gerhard has arrived in Dhaka to take charge of the Bangladesh national hockey team.

FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia of Bangladesh achieved a commendable fourth place in the Rudar XXXIV Grandmaster Round-Robin Chess Tournament held in Serbia.

International Master Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh has taken the solo lead in the ongoing Six Days July Grandmaster-B Chess Tournament in Budapest, Hungary.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) observed its monthly Cleaning Day across all 75 wards, emphasizing public awareness against water logging and environmental pollution.

Hungary's Prime Minister warns that the country's sole nuclear power plant could shut down as early as this weekend due to an ongoing heatwave and low water levels in the Danube River.

The government is intensifying efforts to empower women through education and economic initiatives, according to Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu.

The Bangladeshi government is committed to overhauling the nation's healthcare system with targeted strategies and initiatives.

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon emphasized the necessity of technical education for building a developed Bangladesh.

A new e-ticketing system has been introduced at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery to improve patient experience and efficiency.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples injured 21 people and caused property damage, with two requiring emergency treatment.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized that joint efforts by the government and the business community could bring positive changes to the country’s economy within the next four to five years.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in Bangladesh is transforming universities into centers for skill development, focusing on equipping students with essential soft skills.

A truck bomb detonated in Cucuta, near Venezuela, six days before the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.

US embassies in several Middle Eastern capitals have urged American citizens to consider leaving the region due to an anticipated escalation in ongoing conflicts.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman highlights mediation as the best dispute resolution method, except for cognizable offences.

Former Singra municipality councillor and Awami League leader Mizanur Rahman Mizan has been arrested on sabotage charges in Natore.

A cleanliness campaign was launched in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi, aiming to prevent dengue and reduce plastic pollution.

Three more children have died from suspected measles, bringing the total child deaths to 744 since March 15.

Ustad Azizul Islam, a renowned flute maestro, captivated the audience at the Jatiya Press Club with his solo flute performance on August 1, 2026.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon highlighted the shared ideals between the 1971 War of Independence and the July 2024 mass uprising.

In a two-day crackdown on traffic violations, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police filed 6,300 cases, confiscated 1,436 vehicles, and towed 305 others.