Ben Stokes Retires from International Cricket Following Third Test Against New Zealand

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday.

Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh in the one-off Test at Harare Sports Club.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England defeated Panama 2-0 to reach the last 32 of the World Cup.

Algeria and Austria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw, advancing both teams to the last 32 of the World Cup while Iran was eliminated.

Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, extending his record to 19 career World Cup goals, as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1.

Japan aims to leverage an 'underdog mentality' to challenge Brazil in the World Cup last 32.

Egypt made history by progressing from the group stage of the World Cup for the first time, sparking nationwide celebrations.

Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will start for England for the first time at this World Cup, while Declan Rice is rested for the Group L finale against Panama.

Spain winger Nico Williams has criticized Uruguay after suffering a muscle injury that could end his World Cup participation.

Yoane Wissa's two goals propelled the Democratic Republic of Congo to their first-ever World Cup victory, sparking joy in a nation plagued by war and humanitarian crises.

Canada's Jesse Marsch counts on Alphonso Davies' return to boost the team as they face South Africa in their first-ever World Cup knockout tie.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were on target as England secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds by topping Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama.

A nationwide tree-planting initiative will be rolled out at all government and MPO-affiliated secondary schools across the country starting tomorrow.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend a national-level 'Startup, Science Project and Innovation Idea Showcasing' programme at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center tomorrow.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has completed a training programme for 208 officials from merchant banks and portfolio management institutions to enhance regulatory compliance and professional capacity in the country's capital market.

The Czech Republic has recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.1C in Doksany, north of Prague.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued its upward trend, with the benchmark index surpassing the 5,700-point mark for the first time in nearly 22 months.

Bangladesh Bank has revised key provisions of its Taka 10,000 crore agricultural refinance scheme, updating the source of the fund and reaffirming the scheme's tenure.

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 14 Saudi citizens.

A civilian aircraft crash in Tomblaine, eastern France, has resulted in the deaths of 11 people.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the nationalization of Tindu Junior Secondary School in Bandarban following the dedication of its head teacher.

Rescue efforts in Venezuela intensify as the death toll from powerful earthquakes reaches 1,430, with time running out to find survivors.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called upon students to prepare themselves to help build a developed and prosperous Bangladesh.

Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with record temperatures and rising fatalities.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would 'increase tensions' in the Middle East.

At least 191 million people in Europe are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

Voters in New Caledonia cast ballots in the first provincial elections since 2019, with independence remaining the defining political issue.

Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir emphasizes the vital role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangladesh's economy.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon hopes that recent MoUs signed with China will bring significant improvements to Bangladesh's new media.

Twelve Chinese companies have proposed investments worth US$9.21 billion in Bangladesh across various sectors following meetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during his recent visit to China.