Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two more as Inter Miami got back to winning ways with a 4-2 defeat of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Saturday. Miami, beaten 4-3 at home by Orlando in last week’s Florida derby, bounced back from that disappointment with an emphatic win on the road in Canada. Messi, who ...

The impact of the reciprocal trade agreement (ART) signed with the United States has begun to show in Bangladesh’s import figures, with imports from the US more than doubling in the first four months of the year as part of efforts to reduce the bilateral trade gap. Bangladesh’s imports from the US rose by 101 per cent year-on-year to Tk19,104 ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday called upon police personnel to try their best to ensure peace and security of the country’s people. “Ensuring peace and security of the country’s people depends largely on the role of the police. You should try your best to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people-this is what the government expects ...

After days of shifting numbers, negotiations and crucial meetings, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning. The swearing-in ceremony is currently underway at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday invited Vijay to form the government following his formal appointment as Chief Minister. ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday inaugurated Police Week 2026 through the annual parade ceremony held at the Rajarbagh Police Lines ground in the capital. The four-day event began with the theme, “Amar Police, Amar Desh, Sobar Age Bangladesh” (My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First), and will continue until 13 May. The Prime Minister inspected the colourful and disciplined parade ...

Thirty-nine people have been killed in another day of intense Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said. One Israeli strike on the southern town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, the ministry said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had been targeting Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and was “aware of reports regarding harm ...

State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Division and Railways Ministry Habibur Rashid today said the government is giving special importance to improving rail connectivity in Sylhet. “Sylhet is among our priorities. The Prime Minister has already approved various development activities in this region. Sylhet is also being given importance in railway development plans,” he said. He made the remarks ...

Ingredients * 2 cooked beets cut into cubes * 2 cups watermelon cut into cubes * 2 tbsp chopped fresh mints * 1 tbsp or more lemon juice * Salt and black pepper to taste * Chili flakes optional * Feta cheese optional Method: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine beets, watermelon, and chopped mints. 2. Add salt, black pepper, ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said his recent visit to Japan focused on expanding development cooperation and strengthening bilateral investment, while reaffirming his party’s readiness to both support and challenge the government when necessary. Speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday after a week-long tour, Dr Shafiqur said he held a series of ...

A new organisation named the “France-Bangladesh Business Forum (FBBF)” has been officially launched in Paris with the objective of strengthening commercial relations and building an economic bridge between France and Bangladesh. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Friday evening in the Aubervilliers area of the French capital, where the forum’s goals and future work plans were ...