Rajshahi Stars FC Prepares for AFC Women's Champions League Comeback

Rajshahi Stars FC, fresh off their Bangladesh Women's Football League victory, are intensifying their training as they prepare for their first appearance in the AFC Women's Champions League.

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

Rajshahi Stars FC are preparing for the AFC Women's Champions League with new sponsorship and a fresh roster, aiming for a strong performance.

Nepalese defender Bimala BK has joined the Rajshahi Stars for their AFC Women's Champions League campaign.

Rangpur district achieved a strong opening victory in the JFA U-14 Women's Youth Development Program, winning 5-0 against Jhenaidah district.

Bangladesh Police Football Club faced a tough 1-0 loss to seven-time Syrian champions Al-Ittihad Ahli in their AFC Challenge League debut.

In a monumental display of skill, the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP women's baseball team achieved their first-ever international victory, overwhelming Indonesia 26-0.

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

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.

Bangladesh International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman bounced back from his previous match defeat to triumph over India's FIDE Master Arnav Agrawal in the second round of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Festival.

Despite a break announced by the team management, several hockey players continue training to maintain fitness ahead of the Asian Games.

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.

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

Gennaro Gattuso's tenure as Lazio coach started with a 2-0 home defeat by second-tier Mantova in the Italian Cup, marking a challenging beginning for the new manager.

India were dismissed for 462 against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, with Devdutt Padikkal's 167 being the highlight of the innings.

Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut, helping the Reds end their pre-season with a 2-0 friendly win over Como at Anfield.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled the 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, featuring notable inclusions and aiming for success on the international stage.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasizes maintaining good form in the next Test against Australia rather than focusing on the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team secured a commanding 3-0 One Day International (ODI) series victory over Malaysia with a massive 237-run win in the third match at Bashundhara Sports Complex.

Bangladesh has made history by becoming the second fastest team to win their first Test match in Australia, accomplishing the feat in just their third attempt.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has lauded the team's historic Test victory over Australia, attributing it to a newfound passion for Test cricket among the country's fast bowlers.

Survivors report at least 24 people killed in an attack by gunmen in Nigeria's Plateau state, amid ongoing communal violence.

CII Mission on Infrastructure, Trade and Investment Chairman Vinayak Chatterjee has proposed forming two high-level Business-to-Business (B2B) taskforces to deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India, particularly in infrastructure and emerging technology sectors.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasizes the importance of public awareness and proper policies to prevent the negative impacts and misuse of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

United Commercial Bank (UCB) and Bangladesh Bank (BB) have partnered to expand financing for farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and businesses, aiming to enhance agricultural production, food security, and employment opportunities in rural areas.

Grameenphone has contributed Tk 24.60 crore to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund, fulfilling its obligation under the Bangladesh Labour Act.

Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks to allow foreign nationals working under employment visas to open bank accounts.

The government has intensified its efforts to shut down illegal healthcare facilities across the country.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical checks following a petition by his lawyers citing poor health.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need for a simple, corruption-free, and people-friendly tax system to encourage voluntary tax payments.

Bangladesh and India are working to enhance their economic partnership by addressing trade barriers, easing visa processes, and promoting joint ventures in infrastructure and technology.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from jail to a hospital for medical checks.

Unidentified aircraft struck an out-of-service military airfield in northwest Syria where Syrian defence ministry forces are present, according to a security source.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has left Dhaka for Qatar on a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level government delegation.

A Russian attack on the Kharkiv region in northeast Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of 10 people, according to the local governor.

Japan's Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has emphasized the critical importance of cooperation among Japan, the United States, and South Korea for regional security amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the Revenue Conference 2026 as the chief guest, focusing on enhancing revenue collection and tax administration.

OpenAI plans to lease a massive new AI data center in Ohio, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia.

US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner announced that progress towards disarming Hamas and advancing the Gaza peace plan could begin within a month.