2 Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final, with the match ending 2-1. With this victory, Argentina has reached the final for the second consecutive time. They will have the opportunity to defend their 2022 title next Sunday. From the start of the match, both teams played physical football. In the second minute, Leandro Paredes fouled Jude Bellingham. From then on, both teams tried to put pressure on each other. Neither team created significant scoring opportunities in the first quarter. Emiliano Martinez made the first save in the 19th minute. He couldn’t properly gather a cross from Morgan Rogers…
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0 Tamim Iqbal, President of the BCB, has been appointed to a significant role within the ICC. The legendary cricketer has been named Chairman of a committee. From now on, in addition to his duties at BCB, the former Bangladesh captain will also lead the ICC’s Franchise Leagues Committee. Under his leadership, top officials from the world’s three most influential cricket boards—India, Australia, and England—will work. The ICC itself announced Tamim’s appointment to this major responsibility. Franchise leagues are currently dominating global cricket, but the increasing number of these leagues poses a risk to international cricket and raises concerns about…
1 HSC examinees and protesting students have blockaded roads in Nilkhet, Science Lab, and surrounding areas of the capital as part of their declared ‘Long March to the Ministry of Education’ program. This has halted vehicle movement in the area, leading to severe traffic congestion. On Wednesday (July 15), around 2:30 PM, students took position at Nilkhet and Science Lab intersections, chanting various slogans. Their presence brought traffic to a standstill on Nilkhet, Science Lab, Elephant Road, Azimpur, and surrounding roads. Consequently, regular commuters were observed taking alternative routes. Earlier, BGB and additional police had been deployed in the Nilkhet…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon all students of government primary schools in the country to plant at least one tree every year. He made this call on Wednesday (July 15) morning at the inauguration of a nationwide tree plantation program in government primary schools, following the ‘Primary Education Award-2026’ ceremony organized by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka. As part of the implementation of pledges 17 and 18 of the government’s electoral manifesto, various competitions, including sports, cultural events, subject-based quizzes, cubbing, and debates, were organized with…
0 Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has resigned just one year after taking office at the request of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. While Zelenskyy did not explain the specific reasons for the sudden major reshuffle, Ukraine’s parliament accepted Svyrydenko’s resignation on Tuesday. According to a report by the British news agency Reuters, the proposal to accept the 40-year-old economist’s resignation passed in parliament on Tuesday. However, some lawmakers in the country expressed dissatisfaction and unease over such an abrupt change. In her farewell address, Svyrydenko stated, “Every day of this year demanded difficult decisions and strong actions. I am deeply grateful…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited Dhaka University for the second time since forming the government. On Tuesday (July 14) morning, he inaugurated the event titled ‘Youth, Startup & Prosperous Bangladesh’ held at the university’s Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building. Organized by the Information and Communication Technology Division of the government in collaboration with Dhaka University, the event highlights various aspects of the country’s startup ecosystem, the creation of technology-dependent entrepreneurs, and the development of innovative capabilities among young people. Fakir Mahbub Anam MP, Minister of Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology, and Rehan Asif Asad, Advisor to the…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the people have deep trust in the Bangladesh Army, which is a symbol of the nation’s independence and sovereignty. He remarked that the army has repeatedly set unique examples of professionalism, courage, and patriotism in confronting national crises, ensuring national security, and maintaining law and order. He made these remarks on Sunday (July 13) while inspecting the Bangladesh Army’s summer training exercise in Purbo Rahmatpur, Babuganj Upazila, Barishal. During the inspection, the Prime Minister cordially interacted with the army personnel. He went among the members on duty inside the jungle, inquired about their…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced a plan to plant 25 crore trees across the country over the next five years. He stated that this program will be implemented to combat the effects of climate change, maintain environmental balance, and make the country greener and more livable. The Prime Minister made these remarks while inaugurating the National Tree Plantation Program in Gournadi, Barishal, on Monday (July 13). The Prime Minister noted that the number of trees in the country is less than required. Therefore, 25 crore trees will be planted nationwide over the next five years. He added that…
5 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the rapid implementation of two modern waste-to-energy projects in Aminbazar and Matuail, Dhaka. He issued this directive at a meeting held on Sunday (July 12) morning at the Cabinet Division conference room in the Secretariat. During the meeting, it was informed that a power plant would be constructed in Aminbazar under the Dhaka North City Corporation, with investment from China’s CMEC Group. This plant will utilize approximately 3,000 tons of waste daily to generate 42.5 megawatts of electricity. As per the plan, electricity supply to the national grid will commence in August 2028,…
0 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has issued urgent directives to all relevant agencies and field administrations to work with utmost caution and coordination to protect the lives and property of people affected by floods, landslides, and waterlogging caused by excessive rainfall, ensure relief and medical services, and address this disaster-prone situation. He issued these directives on Sunday (July 12) at noon during a virtual meeting held from the Prime Minister’s Office at the Secretariat via the Zoom platform. The meeting included divisional commissioners, police DIGs, deputy commissioners (DCs), superintendents of police (SPs), civil surgeons, and other relevant field administration officials…