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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick predicts future Ballon d'Or success for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old forward appears among 30 candidates competing for Monday's prestigious award ceremony in Paris. Yamal contributed to Barcelona's La Liga and Copa del Rey victories last season...

Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford despite both teams receiving red cards during the match. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez earned dismissal after five minutes for a reckless challenge outside his penalty area. Bruno Fernandes capitalized on the numerical advantage by...

Three prominent consumer products from Bashundhara Group received Superbrands Bangladesh 2025-26 honors during Saturday's ceremony at Le Méridien Hotel in Dhaka. Bashundhara Paper achieved this distinction for its fourth straight year, while both Bashundhara Tissue and Bashundhara Diapant earned...

Bangladesh secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka during Saturday's Asia Cup Super Four opener. Saif Hassan contributed 61 runs from 45 deliveries while Towhid Hridoy added 58 runs from 37 balls to guide their team home. The chase concluded with one delivery remaining after...

Moscow condemned Friday's United Nations Security Council decision to restore economic penalties against Iran regarding nuclear activities. Russian foreign ministry officials described European nations' actions as provocative and unlawful. The ministry statement warned these measures could...

The Bangladesh Football Federation declared the champions of the 2025 eGames National Qualifiers competition during Saturday's events at Dhaka's Osmani Memorial Auditorium. Foaje Ahmed Shaon, competing under the gaming alias ShaonShanto_EUS, captured first place in the eFootball Mobile division...

The University Teachers Association of Bangladesh issued a Saturday evening statement denouncing violent attacks against Rajshahi University administrators. Islami Chhatra Shibir members allegedly blocked Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Mainuddin and Proctor Professor Mahbubur Rahman during the...

Two district teams secured dominant wins during Saturday's JFA U-14 Women's Youth Development Program 2025 matches at the Rajshahi venue. Rangpur District defeated Mymensingh District by two goals without reply. Sagorika opened the scoring during the 23rd minute, while Srity sealed victory with...

England striker Harry Kane delivered his third hat-trick for Bayern Munich during their comprehensive victory against Hoffenheim at the weekend. The prolific forward netted twice from penalty situations and once from a corner kick as Bayern secured a 4-1 triumph. Kane has accumulated thirteen...

Afghanistan cricket officials announced their white-ball squads for the Bangladesh series scheduled between October 2 and 14 in the United Arab Emirates. The Afghanistan Cricket Board made significant changes by excluding veteran players Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat from both...

A 73-year-old homeowner suffered serious injuries after his caretaker launched a violent attack at a residential complex in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area. Mainul, the building caretaker, arrived at Sultan Ahmed's apartment Saturday afternoon requesting his national identification documents. The...

The Department of Homeland Security issued warnings to three Democratic states on Saturday regarding immigration enforcement cooperation. California, New York, and Illinois received demands to assist federal agencies with detaining undocumented immigrants after their release from correctional...

A Reuters source with direct knowledge confirmed that Saudi Arabia plans to deliver approximately 1.38 billion riyals worth of economic assistance to Yemen's internationally recognized administration. The $368 million grant will flow through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for...

Bangladesh bowlers dominated the early stages at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday as Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum. Mahedi Hasan claimed two wickets for 25 runs while Mustafizur Rahman captured three scalps for just 19 runs. The bowling attack dismissed key batsmen Kusal...

Traditional marriage customs face erosion as modern couples abandon established lobola procedures, according to Queen Loziba Thebe Foundation Trust chairperson Vuyo Mpofu-Nyandeni. The September 13 commemorations at Emhlangeni in Inyathi highlighted concerns about weakening cultural foundations...

Close cross-gender friendships termed "Besties" have emerged as a growing social phenomenon across Zimbabwe. These relationships often feature intense emotional connections that blur the boundaries between platonic bonds and romantic intimacy. Marriage counselors report increasing cases where...

Zimbabwe's Health and Child Care Ambassador Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa deployed advanced mobile medical facilities to Zvishavane during recent national celebrations. The sophisticated traveling hospital was equipped with ultrasound technology, specialized cancer detection equipment, and radiation...

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube expressed support for proposed United States legislation that would eliminate the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act. Congressman Brian Mast introduced the Department of State Policy Provisions Act, which contains provisions to remove...

Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will formally induct fifty-seven new Senior Advocates of Nigeria during Monday's ceremonies. The swearing-in event takes place on September 29 at the Supreme Court's main courtroom as part of legal year activities. Dr Festus Akande from the court's information...

Lagos State authorities have banned transport unions from placing unauthorized stickers on private vehicles as registration number substitutes. Officials declared that any vehicle displaying these illegal identifiers will face immediate confiscation. The government demands proper vehicle...