Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain’s Paula Badosa. Gauff advanced to...
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Meloni sets record as Italy’s longest-serving govt
On Friday, the Italian leader and her party set a record – leading the country’s longest-lasting government since World War II. Famed for political instability,...
Global food prices hit 4-year high
Global food prices have climbed to their highest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of wars, disrupted trade and extreme weather, the...
WC winner Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31
World Cup (WC) winner Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending a Spain career that yielded 27 caps. The Atletico Madrid...
LNG imports from US jump 61pc
Bangladesh became the 17th-largest importer of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first half of 2026, with imports rising 61 per cent year-on-year as...
Ghost bills fuel public fury
A wave of abnormally high, and in some cases inexplicable, electricity bills has left ordinary consumers across the country reeling, triggering a storm of criticism...
Nazrul Year Must Be More Than a Celebration
The beginning of the Nazrul Year on 31 August 2026 should be more than an occasion for poetry recitations, concerts and commemorative speeches. It should...
Messi retirement changes Argentina’s Asian tour
Argentina have abandoned plans for an Asian tour following Lionel Messi’s international retirement and now expect to play three matches at home during the next...
Kenya’s President orders Tata Chemicals to end operations
Kenya President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered India’s Tata Chemicals to stop its operations in Kenya, saying its presence had failed to...
Confirm Kolkata hotel bookings before travel
Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has advised Bangladeshi citizens travelling to the Indian city to confirm their hotel bookings before departure, amid a shortage...
Energy outlook turns ‘grim’
Bangladesh’s energy situation is “grim” as heavy dependence on imported fuel and LNG leaves the country exposed to global market shocks, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission...