CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term
South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA for a fourth...
Today’s Newspaper
Arif Mohammed Khan tipped for Dhaka role
Arif Mohammed Khan is being widely reported as the likely next Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, following the reassignment of Pranay Verma as ambassador to...
Strait of Hormuz: A fragile lifeline of the global economy
During my deputation in Kuwait while serving in the army, I had the opportunity – beyond my professional duties – to closely observe the geography,...
Sinner’s record sets streak ends at Monte Carlo
Jannik Sinner’s record run of 37 consecutive sets won at Masters 1000 events ended on Thursday when the Italian beat Tomas Machac 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3...
Democrats grow bolder on talk of removing Trump
President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of...
Alternative Energy
Every day, millions of vehicles travel on roads across the country, the vast majority powered by petrol or diesel. Imagine a radical shift – what...
Watkins double inspires Villa victory at Bologna
Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw...
July Museum Bill passed
Parliament today passed the July Uprising Memorial Museum Bill amid heated exchanges and an opposition walkout led by Jamaat-e-Islami, after members objected to last-minute amendments...
Tax exemptions over Tk 107,000cr in a year, 2.39pc of GDP
In Bangladesh, the amount of tax exemptions given in the income tax sector in one fiscal year has stood at Tk107,132 crore, which is equal...
Kompany’s birthday wish is three points for Bayern
Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany gave short shrift to questions about his 40th birthday celebrations and said he was focused on taking another step towards...
Revised Bank Resolution Bill gets approval
Parliament on Thursday approved the Bank Resolution Bill, 2026, by voice vote, despite strong objections from opposition members over amendments to the earlier ordinance. The...
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war
The International Monetary Fund will lower global growth forecasts due to the Middle East war, its chief said Thursday, warning of the conflict’s “scarring effects”...