‘No more paddy fields’: Taskin’s pride at win on sporting wickets

Taskin Ahmed and company are now savouring the pride of dismantling Australia on tracks with pace and bounce, sealing a five-wicket win in the second and penultimate One-Day International to clinch the series 2-0.
12 June 2026, 07:00 AM

Glitz, glamour, and red cards: World Cup opener in pictures

The 2026 World Cup got off to a glittering start at Estadio Azteca yesterday.
12 June 2026, 03:39 AM

Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory over South Africa

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
12 June 2026, 03:18 AM

Beyond the deficit debate in FY27 budget

The relationship between budget deficits and inflation is not automatic. It depends largely on how the deficit is financed, the state of aggregate demand, the output gap, and the quality of public expenditure.
12 June 2026, 02:44 AM

Betting on growth revival

Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury’s first budget speech as finance minister performed a delicate, dual function: it read as an indictment of the old economic order, and served as a blueprint for its replacement. Come July 1, Khosru will have to fix the system -- and run his own playbook.
12 June 2026, 02:41 AM

Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return

After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
12 June 2026, 01:30 AM
12 June 2026, 00:40 AM

Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
12 June 2026, 00:36 AM

Real Madrid turn to Mourinho in bid to bring stability and end trophy drought

Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract on Thursday, turning back to the Portuguese tactician who once delivered them a record-breaking LaLiga triumph but has not won a league title since leaving the Spanish capital.
12 June 2026, 00:32 AM

BNP leader Belayet Hossain appointed Ctg Development Authority chairman

Belayet previously served as joint convener of Chattogram (North) District BNP
12 June 2026, 00:26 AM

Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks

Cites high-level negotiations and broad regional approval for halting strikes
12 June 2026, 00:23 AM

Betting on growth revival

Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury’s first budget speech as finance minister performed a delicate, dual function: it read as an indictment of the old economic order, and served as a blueprint for its replacement.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

Long queues wrapped around the Azteca as fans faced a long wait to enter the first stadium to host matches across three World Cups. Inside, thousands sang ahead of kickoff.
11 June 2026, 23:01 PM
11 June 2026, 22:51 PM

Fire at Khulna City Medical College Hospital under control

11 fire engines worked to douse the blaze
11 June 2026, 22:49 PM
11 June 2026, 22:29 PM

Three teams in contention as DPL title race goes to the wire

The three teams are tied on 16 points from 10 matches.
11 June 2026, 22:00 PM

FY27: TIB welcomes no black money provision, urges asset disclosure for public servants

Dr Iftekharuzzaman says the proposed salary increase is justified after 11 years but must be tied to accountability
11 June 2026, 21:50 PM

Jamaat calls FY27 budget ‘anti-people’, stages protest marches in Dhaka

Party says proposed budget places additional burden on ordinary citizens
11 June 2026, 21:38 PM

Budget FY27 a roadmap to inclusive economy: PM’s adviser

Mahdi Amin says budget reflects BNP’s election manifesto and includes steps in 12 key sectors
11 June 2026, 20:44 PM