Morocco and Algeria Make History: Advancing to WAFCON Semi-Finals and 2027 World Cup

Hosts Morocco and Algeria have both advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after finishing top two in their respective groups.

Cameroon secured a surprise 1-0 victory over defending champions Nigeria in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, setting up a semi-final clash with hosts Morocco.

Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team was eliminated from the semifinal race of the U-20 Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey after a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a competitive quarterfinal.

Bangladesh U-17 women's national football team is set to play Jordan in the second and final friendly match on Sunday, as part of their preparations for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

The United States defeated France 97-79 to win the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team defeated Malaysia 2-1 to secure fifth place in the Women's U-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey tournament.

Rajshahi Stars FC are determined to bounce back from their opening match defeat as they face Sabah FA in their second group A match of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27 preliminary stage.

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.

Bangladesh's women's club champions, Rajshahi Stars FC, prepare for their historic debut in the AFC Women's Champions League this month.

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.

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.

Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to join Neymar at Santos, reuniting the Brazilian duo.

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.