Lamine Yamal Asserts His Candidacy for 2026 Ballon d'Or Following Exceptional Performance

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe acknowledges the Ballon d'Or talk following his remarkable World Cup performance.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists.

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for July, following an impressive performance during the Zimbabwe tour.

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August following his outstanding performance against Australia.

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah is in negotiations with Turkish club Trabzonspor, expected to arrive in Turkey on August 5.

Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Thursday in La Liga to continue their perfect start to the season.

The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned in the US, with an expected price of $10 million.

Bayern Munich and star striker Harry Kane are determined to win the Champions League this season after recent near-misses.

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

South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match to secure a 3-1 series victory.

A nationwide T20 cricket tournament will be held in memory of late Arafat Rahman Koko, aiming to unearth cricketers from remote areas.

A nationwide T20 cricket tournament will be held in memory of late Arafat Rahman Koko to discover talent from remote areas.

Bangladesh is keen to play a bilateral T20I series against Nepal next year despite a busy schedule, with both boards actively discussing the possibility.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's Integrity Unit, led by independent chair Alex Marshall, is intensifying efforts to eradicate corruption within the country's cricket ecosystem.

Bangladesh allrounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz delivered another stellar bowling performance, guiding Guyana Amazon Warriors to a six-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League.

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.

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.

Ben Shelton is confident his problem-solving skills will lead him to a maiden Grand Slam title as he prepares to face Alexander Zverev in the US Open final.

Ben Shelton's powerful serve and relentless play earned him a four-set victory over Frances Tiafoe, securing his place in the US Open final against Alexander Zverev.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh defeated Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Pa in the sixth round of the 1st Berjaya Global Open Chess 2026 – Masters in Johor, Malaysia, securing a share of the lead.

North Korean athletes received a warm welcome as they arrived in Japan for the Asian Games, wearing distinctive white blazers and pink ties.

The United States launches G20 meetings focused on 'energy abundance' in Houston as the ongoing war with Iran disrupts global fuel markets.

EU leaders are gathering in Rovaniemi, Finland, to discuss and set priorities for the Arctic region, amidst heightened international tensions.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is working to forge closer ties with the European Union to reduce dependence on the United States, which he views as increasingly hostile.

Minister A Z M Zahid Hossain urges BNP members to remain united to secure victory in upcoming local government elections.

The Nazrul Dance Festival 2026 concluded with performances inspired by Kazi Nazrul Islam's works.

Scout Adventure and Scout Day 2026 were observed in Manikganj with an attractive display and cultural programme at the Shaheed Miraj-Tapon Stadium.

A ferry carrying 243 people capsized off the coast of Java, resulting in six confirmed deaths and 129 missing.

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, has accused the currently banned Awami League of bringing disaster to Bangladesh, stealing the country's reserves, and transferring them to the Philippines.

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah emphasized the importance of adopting artificial intelligence as a programme to enhance Bangladesh's productivity and competitive capacity.

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit announced major state investment in technology-driven innovation and research to overhaul the country's healthcare system.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need to increase domestic agricultural production to reduce dependence on imports.

Nazimur Rahman, Chattogram metropolitan BNP general secretary, underscores the essential role of Kaptai Lake in the environment, economy, and livelihoods of Chattogram Hill Tracts residents.

Thousands of Kenyans gathered in Nairobi for a major opposition rally, signaling growing discontent with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 election.

France's interior minister has called for caution as authorities investigate the derailment of a train that injured 44 people, amid questions over whether the incident could have been an act of sabotage.

The 48th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal was celebrated in Rajshahi with various programs.

House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that over-regulating AI could hand China the tech advantage.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam urged France to increase investment in Bangladesh and provide greater access for Bangladeshi products.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently convened the inaugural Financial Markets Leadership Forum, bringing together regulators and nearly 200 industry leaders to discuss the evolving financial markets landscape.