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Rescue teams in Nepal and India are working to deliver emergency aid after several days of heavy rain caused landslides and floods that have killed more than 70 people. The rains began on Oct. 3 and have since eased, but blocked roads and damaged bridges continue to hamper relief operations in...

Fabio Cannavaro, a former Italy World Cup-winning captain, has been appointed as head coach of Uzbekistan, the country's football association confirmed on Monday. Cannavaro, a 2006 Ballon d’Or recipient, previously managed China’s national team for two matches in 2019 before stepping down. The...

India and Russia are holding the Indra-2025 joint military exercises in Rajasthan, focusing on counter-terrorism operations, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday. The drills, which began last week, opened with a ceremony attended by Major General Andrey Kozlov of Russia and Major...

Atletico Madrid settled for a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga after playing more than half the match with 10 men due to Clement Lenglet’s red card. Diego Simeone’s team remains fifth in the standings, trailing leaders Real Madrid by eight points and sitting six points behind...

Marufa Akter impressed in Bangladesh’s opening ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against Pakistan with a strong bowling performance. She dismissed opener Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin in the first over, setting up Bangladesh’s win. Pakistan managed only 129 runs, and Bangladesh reached the...

Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly has joined England’s senior squad for the first time as a replacement for the injured Reece James. England withdrew James after medical staff confirmed he was hurt on Saturday while playing for Chelsea in a 2-1 win over Liverpool. O’Reilly, 20, usually plays as a...

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the BNP, stated he plans to return to Bangladesh to compete in the 13th parliamentary elections, expecting his party to win a majority after Sheikh Hasina was removed from power last year. He said the student-led movement that ended Hasina’s rule remains...

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that Kylian Mbappe will undergo medical tests on his right ankle when he joins the national team for the next round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The France captain picked up the injury late in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday...

Russia reported that a wave of Ukrainian drones caused power outages in one of its border areas, marking one of Kyiv’s most extensive assaults of the conflict. Ukraine has pledged to step up attacks on Russian soil, particularly against oil facilities, as retaliation for Moscow’s frequent...

Mohamed Salah’s status at Liverpool faces scrutiny after a flat run that has raised doubts about his work rate. He misfired in the 2-1 loss at Chelsea on Saturday, and he offered little cover on the right. He has gone scoreless in five of seven league matches, and Liverpool has fallen behind...

Gold set a record at Tk200,726 per bhori, equal to 11.664 grams. Jewellers added Tk3,150, after pure gold rose in local trade. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association pricing committee approved the change on Monday. The previous high was Tk197,576 per bhori on Oct. 5. Under the revision, 22-carat...

Former Bangladesh captain Aminul Islam Bulbul has been elected unopposed as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Faruque Ahmed and Sakhawat Hossain will serve as the board’s vice presidents. The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Mohammad Hossain on Monday after the BCB...

After defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in their Women’s World Cup opener, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team is preparing to face England in their next match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty told reporters that the team aims to remain composed...

Afghanistan fast bowler Mohammad Saleem has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi due to a groin injury. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that the 23-year-old pacer will begin rehabilitation at the board’s High Performance Center. Sami, 21...

Popular singer Tahsan Khan has announced his decision to step away from music, leaving many fans surprised and emotional. He indicated he may officially retire from the music industry soon and shared the reasons behind his choice. On Sunday, Tahsan appeared at a technology event in Dhaka as a...

The Board of Directors of the National Pension Authority on Monday directed officials to quickly prepare a concept paper, based on actuarial analysis, to evaluate the feasibility of adding an insurance benefit to the Universal Pension Scheme. The decision came at the board’s third meeting, held...

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed their first defense agreement in over 70 years, aiming to strengthen security ties and limit China’s influence in the Pacific. The Pukpuk defense treaty, approved last week by Papua New Guinea’s cabinet, commits both countries to assist each other in...

Bashundhara Shuvosangho held a discussion on future strategies to address climate change on Sunday evening at the Jamalpur District Press Club. The meeting focused on planning upcoming activities and promoting greater environmental awareness in the community. Jamalpur district president Jasim...

A split has surfaced within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition as the government debates the U.S. proposal to end the war in Gaza. Netanyahu, under pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump to adopt a 20-point plan, faces strong resistance from...

A fire at the intensive care unit of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur killed six critically ill patients late on Sunday night. The blaze, believed to have started from a short circuit in the storage area, broke out just before midnight and spread quickly through the trauma center. Eleven...