Jasprit Bumrah Out of Sri Lanka Test Series Due to Knee Injury; Replacement Announced

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against India due to a hamstring injury, with Niroshan Dickwella returning to the squad.

India's captain Shubman Gill is sidelined by a finger injury, with KL Rahul taking charge in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka.

Pacer Shoriful Islam has been cleared to fly to Australia to join the Bangladesh squad for the second Test, following a recovery from a hamstring injury.

Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten half-centuries have driven India to 419-6 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Sri Lanka, fighting to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8, still trailing by 238 runs.

Sri Lanka, needing 39 more runs to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8 after rain interruptions.

Bangladesh's senior assistant coach expresses frustration over Nahid Rana's injury, but remains optimistic about the Test squad's performance.

India took a commanding position in the second Test against Sri Lanka by bowling out the hosts for 290 and enforcing the follow-on in Colombo.

India closed in on victory in the opening Test, leaving Sri Lanka four wickets short and 197 runs adrift on the final day in Galle.

National Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto emphasizes the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) importance in providing opportunities for young players.

With the Ballon d'Or voting closing in, top football stars are aggressively campaigning for the prestigious award.

Bangladesh women's national football team captain Maria Manda stressed the need to improve performance and work harder ahead of their second Group F match against Korea Republic at the 20th Asian Games.

Sunderland embarks on a historic European adventure after decades of struggle, marking a stunning revival for the once-struggling club.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff berth, setting their sights on a historic third consecutive World Series victory.

Ludek Miklosko, the former West Ham and Czech international goalkeeper, has passed away at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and inspiration.

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz continued his impressive bowling performance in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), but his side Guyana Amazon Warriors tasted a six-wicket defeat to Barbados Tridents after a batting collapse at Bridgetown.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched a Level One Coaching Course aimed at first class cricketers to enhance their cricket knowledge and prepare for future roles in the game.

South Korea's Olympic committee has reported a 'serious shortage of accommodation' for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with officials resorting to Airbnb.

Senegal's star goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious career.

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal believes he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain.

Ferran Torres's early goal secured Paris Saint-Germain's first win of the Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 victory over Brest.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for increased investment in Sylhet’s tourism, tea, fisheries, and other industries.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Cairo to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi amid rising tensions over Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the United States increased by 11.42 percent year-on-year in the first two months of the current fiscal year.

Moody's Ratings has improved Bangladesh’s sovereign outlook to stable from negative, citing a strengthened external position and eased political and economic pressures.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange experienced a rebound today as bargain hunting returned across the board, driven by improved investor confidence following recent assurances from the Prime Minister.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned of the most serious and sustained trade disruptions in living memory, with potential severe economic consequences.

Russia has called for space to remain free of weapons following the US deployment of 'on-orbit space control weapons'.

The Kremlin has welcomed US President Donald Trump's proposal for a truce between Russia and Ukraine on striking energy targets.

Nearly five million people in Bihar, India, are grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding, as authorities work to provide essential aid and relief.

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, highlighting heightened security concerns on the alliance's eastern flank amid Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine.

The government has proposed a Tk 1,153.60 crore project to expand the existing Barishal Cantonment at Lebukhali into a full-fledged international-standard military facility.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen visited BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.

US President Donald Trump dismissed fears about the dangers of artificial intelligence, calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls for AI regulation.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, Vice-President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation, emphasizes the need for a supportive environment for children to develop their talents and realize their full potential through quality education, healthcare, sports, and opportunities to engage with nature.

Most Asian stock markets faced declines as oil prices surged and investors anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, though tech firms saw a slight recovery.

China's retail sales growth in August marked the slowest pace since May, signaling ongoing challenges in domestic spending.

Candidates in Berlin's state election are focusing on the city's deteriorating public spaces and infrastructure as key campaign issues.

The European Space Agency has successfully launched two advanced Earth observation satellites to monitor climate change and extreme weather events.