FIFA said Friday it was investigating a misconduct complaint involving the Zambian team at the Women’s World Cup, vowing tough punishment if proven. It provided no details, citing confidentiality, but media reports said the incident involved coach Bruce Mwape allegedly rubbing a player’s breasts, AFP reported. “We can confirm that a complaint has been received in relation to the Zambian ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced that the party will stage demonstrations at all divisional cities on Sunday (August 6). The party after failing to get permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has postponed its Friday’s programme at Suhrawardy Udyan to press home its demand of holding the next parliamentary election under a caretaker government. Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-E-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday offered lands to the Netherlands for investments in the shipbuilding sector of Bangladesh. “If you (Netherlands) wish, we can give you places for drydocks (in Bangladesh),” she told outgoing Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh Anne Van Leeuwen. The Dutch envoy paid his farewell call on the premier at the latter’s office in the city, PM’s ...

Lionel Messi made it five goals in three appearances for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round-of-32 on Wednesday. Both finishes came from close range from the Argentine who made it three wins out of three at a team which was winless in 11 league games before his arrival. ...

Venezuelan beauty queen Ariana Viera, who fought for life in a hospital after sustaining injuries in a car accident, has died, according to New York Post. She was 26. Ms Viera’s car collided with a truck in Orlando on July 13 after she fell asleep behind the wheel, the outlet further said. Nearly 10 days after the accident, Ms Viera’s ...

Monsoon brings respite from heat but can pose several health risks. Prolonged rains can increase spread of bacteria and viruses. Our liver health can also take a beating during this season and needs proper care. Dr Ameet Mandot, HOD – Clinical lead Adult Hepatology and Liver transplant, Global Hospitals Parel, Mumbai shares important tips for liver health and prevention of ...

The throat-slit body of a woman was recovered from Baluchar village in Companyganj upazila of the district on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Salekha Begum, 52, wife of Abdur Rauf. They have four daughters and two sons. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Companyganj Police Station Hillol Roy said neighbours found the door of her house open in the morning and her ...

Newly elected FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam voiced his commitment to cultivate a smart business community that aligns with the country’s economic progression. “We are aware of the imported inflationary pressure stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war. Yet, Bangladesh has braved these challenges. Our goal is to attain smart economy. For this, we require a smart business community,” Alam told the Daily ...

More than 100 medical journals across the world issued a rare joint call on Thursday for urgent action to eliminate nuclear weapons, warning that the threat of nuclear catastrophe was “great and growing”. The call comes with Russia repeatedly issuing thinly veiled warnings that Moscow could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, as well as repeated North Korean missile tests and ...

BNP Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government has been using the judiciary as the biggest weapon to establish fascism by suppressing and oppressing the opposition. “This fascist government is using the judiciary as its main and biggest weapon,” he said. Speaking at a press conference at BNP’s Nayapaltan central office, he also said the government ...