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Bangladesh's national hockey team secured a decisive 7-1 victory over their Under-20 counterparts in a practice match, signaling strong preparations for the upcoming Asian Games.

Despite injuries, Bangladesh cricket team commences training in Darwin for upcoming Test series against Australia.

Bangladesh FIDE Master Tahsin Tazwar Zia shares second place after two rounds of the Rudar XXXV-A Grandmasters Chess Tournament in Serbia.

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

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Test series in Sri Lanka due to a knee injury, with Aquib Nabi stepping in as his replacement.

Persistent thunderstorms in Washington have postponed the conclusion of both the women's and men's finals at the Washington Open.

Leeds United rallied for a 4-2 friendly victory over Liverpool in Chicago, marking the first defeat for Liverpool under new coach Andoni Iraola.

Persistent thunderstorms delayed the conclusion of both the women's and men's finals at the Washington Open, pushing them to Monday.

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

Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes has completed Cricket Australia's Level-2 coaching course, signaling a new phase in his career focused on nurturing young talent.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched its Under-23 program to develop young cricketers, starting with a camp in Mirpur.

Orlando Pirates, the reigning South African Premiership champions, started their title defense with a convincing 2-0 victory over newly promoted Milford.

Yemen's Houthis claim a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport amid rising tensions in the region.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram urges the nation to build a discrimination-free, democratic Bangladesh inspired by the July Mass Uprising.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for maintaining the national unity achieved during the July-August Mass Uprising and pledged to build a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh.

Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir highlights government initiatives to transform Bangladesh into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 through agricultural development.

In a significant crackdown on unauthorized healthcare facilities, Tangail authorities sealed three private clinics and fined a hospital.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among ministries and local government institutions to address environmental pollution and waste management.

MP Fahmida Haque emphasized that the Khulna Development Authority's initiatives are set to significantly improve the city's infrastructure and connectivity.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has installed a Reverse Osmosis plant to address Mongla's long-standing water shortage.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

Workers' remittances to Bangladesh have increased by 20.9% year-on-year, reaching $3.27 billion by August 3, 2026.

The government has unveiled a series of national programmes to commemorate 'July Mass Uprising Day 2026' on August 5 with dignity and respect.

Bangladesh Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has directed authorities to resolve visa and transit problems faced by Bangladeshi seafarers abroad.

A Narayanganj court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of his wife in 2022, following a lengthy legal process.

Bangladesh is set to receive $775 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for projects in power, energy, housing, and education sectors.

Admiral Stephen T. Koehler of the US Pacific Fleet praised Bangladesh's contributions to UN peacekeeping missions during a visit to the Prime Minister.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announces plan for consensus-driven constitutional amendment.

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed import declaration rules for intercompany transactions, aiming to enhance transparency while ensuring compliance.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the concerned authorities to prepare a comprehensive database of farmers by December to ensure government support reaches genuine beneficiaries.