Wednesday | 17 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Football fever has swept through the capital, with a giant Argentina jersey drawing crowds in Mirpur's Ibrahimpur area during the FIFA World Cup.Measuring 40 feet by 30 feet, the blue-and-white jersey was erected by local Argentina supporters and has quickly
Iran is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and regain the ability to export oil without restrictions under a proposed interim agreement with the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries, according to leaked
The government of Bangladesh is reviewing a proposal to reduce passport fees for Bangladeshis living abroad while continuing efforts to simplify passport services for migrant workers and expatriates, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told Parliament on Wednesday.Responding to a tabled starred
A man accused of six cases was hacked to death by miscreants at Dhalirgati village in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore district early Wednesday. The deceased is Riaz Hossain, 29, son of Mansur Ali of the village. He was wanted
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, on Wednesday announced his government’s firm stance against siphoning of money abroad, stressing that public money belongs to the people and should be used to improve their lives and change their fortunes.“We will
Appreciating Bangladesh’s rapid economic growth and investment-friendly environment, South Korean Ambassador Kim Ji-joon on Wednesday expressed his country’s interest in investing in Bangladesh’s electronics manufacturing and technology sectors.He also highlighted South Korea’s interest in expanding cooperation and investment in renewable
How children respond to simple facial expressions such as smiles and frowns may provide early clues about their risk of developing depression, according to a new study by researchers at Binghamton University.The research found that depression can affect the way
Four more children died from measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 661.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest four deaths
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved three separate proposals including the import of urea fertiliser from Russia under the direct procurement method and agreements related to a Chinese-backed economic zone in Chattogram.The approvals came at a meeting
Argentina captain Lionel Messi revealed that the tears he shed after scoring in his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener against Algeria were the result of personal difficulties rather than anything related to football.The 38-year-old forward became emotional
