Top Five Events to Watch on Day 1 of Brussels Diamond League Finals

Alexander Zverev, fresh from a taxing first-round match, looks to improve as he faces Quentin Halys in the US Open second round.

French swimming sensation Leon Marchand claimed his second gold medal at the European championships in Paris, winning the 400m freestyle.

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz emphasizes the need to replicate their outstanding performance from the first Test as the team prepares for the second and final Test against Australia in Mackay, starting on August 22.

France's Diane Parry won her first WTA title by defeating Belgian second seed Elise Mertens in the Monterrey tournament final.

In a dominant display, Bangladesh Army Sports thrashed Sports Field Logistics 18-1 in the Futsal League Bangladesh.

Aryna Sabalenka is determined to reclaim her form at the Toronto WTA 1000 tournament after a disappointing Wimbledon campaign.

A 27-member Bangladesh skating team departs for China, aiming for success at the Asian Cup Skate Track Series.

Techvill Futsal Club achieved a significant 4-1 victory against Bangladesh Army Ports Club in the Men's Futsal League.

The second edition of the Turkish Airlines ActivePulse International Half Marathon is set to take place in Dhaka on September 18, aiming to foster cultural ties and promote active living.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka dominated Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko in straight sets to advance to the third round of the US Open.

Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, began her 2026 US Open campaign with a commanding straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez, showcasing her enhanced serve and resilience.

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has announced his retirement from international football.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has charged three former officials with alleged breaches of the anti-corruption code in connection with the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) highlights the need for long-term financial solutions for cricketers following the cancellation of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice as the champions defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2, continuing their perfect start to the campaign.

Lionel Messi's international career with Argentina is marked by several defining moments that shaped his legacy.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina's loss in the 2026 World Cup final.

Bangladesh's U-20 men's and women's hockey teams have started their training sessions in Moqi, China, in preparation for the U-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both scored as Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-0 win over Malaga.

Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) jointly clinched the men's senior division title at the 5th Federation Cup Taekwondo Competition held in Dhaka.

Bangladesh Under-19 secured their second consecutive victory in the Game Development trophy by defeating the Under-23 team by four runs in a nail-biting encounter at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

Belgium continues to oppose EU efforts to tap into frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Ukraine.

Augusto Cury, a psychiatrist and self-help author, has become a surprising contender in Brazil's upcoming presidential election, offering voters an alternative to the polarized candidates.

A gunman's rampage in Minneapolis has left two dead and several injured, including three police officers.

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

EU foreign ministers convened in Ireland to address the recent drone incident in Germany, with calls for sanctions and visa bans against Russia.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday, capitalizing on a temporary decline in oil prices and bond yields.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for Middle Eastern countries to resist external interference during his rare visit to Egypt.

A US federal judge has refused to force Google to sell a division of its digital advertising business.

Mirza Abbas, BNP Standing Committee member and Prime Minister's Political Adviser, returned to Bangladesh tonight after five months of treatment in Singapore and Malaysia.

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid claims the country has adequate fertilizer stock, accusing a 'vicious circle' of attempting to create an artificial crisis.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on G20 ministers to invest in AI infrastructure, emphasizing its importance as essential as traditional utilities.

US private sector hiring in August slowed to its lowest pace this year, according to recent data from payroll firm ADP.

Speakers at the closing ceremony of Rajshahi's Divisional Youth Festival stressed the urgent need for youth leadership to achieve climate justice and gender equality.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit his hometown Thakurgaon on September 6 for a two-day tour.

Md. Shafiqul Islam has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chattogram Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge for smuggling yaba tablets.

A significant Taka 4,635 crore project has been initiated to safeguard Sylhet city residents from recurring floods and waterlogging issues.

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has sought India's cooperation in successfully implementing Bangladesh's e-Parliament system.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui inaugurated the new Rahmatpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Chattogram, emphasizing its strategic importance.