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The Election Commission (EC) has finalized several proposed changes to existing laws and rules ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The commission announced that these approved proposals will be sent to the Ministry of Law shortly.
Although media outlets reported that Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes was shown a red card following a clash between players of both teams after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, FIFA later canceled it. FIFA stated that it was not the referee's decision; the red card had been mistakenly added to their information system and was subsequently corrected.
A tragic accident in Spain has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy during celebrations marking the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory. The incident occurred in the western town of Ciudad Rodrigo when a portion of a historic fountain collapsed, leaving two others injured.
Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.
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Australia have announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with captain Pat Cummins, pacer Josh Hazlewood and experienced off-spinner Nathan Lyon returning to the side after recovering from injuries.
Spain have claimed the top spot in the FIFA rankings after winning the 2026 Football World Cup. La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in the final to become world champions and simultaneously overtake the Albiceleste to claim the number one position .
Bangladesh T20 captain Liton Kumar Das has been summoned by the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) disciplinary committee for travelling to China without informing the board while undergoing treatment for an injury. The BCB has claimed that as a centrally contracted cricketer, the wicketkeeper-batter violated the code of conduct by travelling abroad without notifying the board.
In a high-scoring series decider at Lord's on Sunday, England defeated India by 27 runs to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1. Both teams had three top-order batsmen crossing fifty, with one centurion each, but India fell short despite a strong chase.
Spain has been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Lionel Messi's Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday (July 19) to lift the trophy for the second time in the nation's history.
Bangladesh have created history by winning the Women's Junior AHF Cup hockey title for the first time, defeating Kazakhstan 2-0 in the final in Muscat, Oman on Saturday, July 18.
Trinamool Congress leader and former Chief Minister of the state Mamata Banerjee held her first major political rally following her defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. She addressed party workers and supporters at a rally organized at Dharmatala in Kolkata on the occasion of Martyrs' Day on Tuesday.
Amid ongoing protests over question paper leaks in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed reforms in the government recruitment examination system. He emphasized the need to build a "flawless" and reliable examination system to safeguard the future of the youth.
Top opposition leaders faced police intervention while protesting in front of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence. Police turned back Congress leaders and activists led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi as they marched toward the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday (July 21).
Rashed Khan, a BNP leader, has formally assumed his duties after being appointed as the Prime Minister's Political Assistant with the rank of secretary on a contractual basis.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman attended a dinner and exchange-of-views meeting at the state guest house Jamuna in honor of the top leaders of the political parties allied in the simultaneous movement. This marks his first formal meeting with the allied parties since the formation of the BNP-led government.
Mokarram Hossain Khoka, convenor of the upazila Chhatra Dal, has been expelled from the organisation over allegations of involvement in the murder case of Mithamain Upazila BNP President Jahidul Alam Jahangir. The decision was confirmed by Kishoreganj District Chhatra Dal General Secretary Rakibul Islam Nawshad on Monday (July 20).
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has invited top leaders of the parties that participated in the simultaneous anti-fascist movement to a dinner at State Guest House Jamuna.
Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.
I was shocked after listening the plights of poor Bazlur Rahman (28) of Manikganj district in Bangladesh. He recently returned home after three weeks from Uganda, an African country. He sold his total land adjacent to his village home and paid Taka one million to a broker / agent of a fake travel agency in Dhaka to be a migrant labor in Italy. But the broker cheated and send him to Uganda in the name of Italy! Bazlur was arrested there by the police and sent back to Bangladesh after 17 days in prison.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor is set to visit Bangladesh in the last week of July. Although the specific dates of the tour have not yet been finalized, a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the visit will be scheduled in coordination with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman's return from his foreign tour.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. In a congratulatory message sent, he wished for peace, prosperity, and democratic progress for the UK under Burnham's leadership on Monday.
Social worker, female entrepreneur, and cultural personality Ananya Aziz has been appointed as the Honorary Director of the Bangladesh Institute of Film and Arts (BIFA). She was given this responsibility in recognition of her long-standing active contributions to various social, cultural, and women empowerment initiatives.
Fish holds an eternal place in the Bengali diet. People of almost all ages regularly include fish curry in their meals, with many preferring to have fish with rice more than once a day. However, alongside this love for fish, a common fear persists — that eating fish can increase gas or acidity problems.
The government has taken steps to organize an international exhibition to expand the export of jute and jute products. To this end, a coordination meeting titled "Strategic Economic Diplomacy and Export Expansion of Bangladesh's Jute Sector" was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Textiles and Jute.
