Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde. After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following the war in the Middle East, all eyes were on ...

Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said. The heavy bomber was on a routine testing mission with a mixture of military, government and civilian contractors on board when it came down in a fireball at Edwards Air Force ...

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in the same group. After the ...

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of ...

A union parishad member in Sylhet’s Fenchuganj has been accused of beating a youth on suspicion of theft while streaming the incident live on Facebook. Police and local sources said the incident took place on Saturday night (13 June) at the residence of Joynal Ahmed, a Ward 3 member of Fenchuganj Sadar union. Fenchuganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Azizunnahar said ...

Health authorities in Congo have recorded one of the largest single-day increases in Ebola infections since the current outbreak was declared a month ago, highlighting both the rapid spread of the virus and improved disease surveillance efforts. According to the Ministry of Health, 72 new Ebola cases were confirmed over a 24-hour period, raising the total number of infections to ...

The FIFA World Cup is much more than a sporting event. It is a celebration of passion, loyalty, and shared emotions that unite millions of fans across the globe. Every four years, supporters proudly display their love for their favourite teams through flags, jerseys, and now, increasingly, through fashion. As football fever begins to build, local clothing brand Horitoki has ...

The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has welcomed the proposed national budget for FY2026-27, describing it as a reform-oriented financial roadmap, while urging the government to ensure recovery of misappropriated banking assets, protect private-sector credit and provide a fair tax regime for the banking industry. In a statement issued on Sunday, BAB said the budget reflects a strong commitment to ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought cooperation from the media in building a humane state and fostering human values among people. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting with executives and heads of news at electronic media outlets at the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat, the Prime Minister called on the media to play a ...

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday presented the revised and supplementary budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in the National Parliament, prioritising economic recovery, inflation control, and reduced government spending. Presenting the revised budget during the seventh sitting of the second session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, the minister said the government had initially projected net expenditure of ...