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- Govt preparing a new visa policy, placed the draft to cabinet
- Developing highly skilled professional diplomats very important: Shama
- 160 gold bars seized in Dhaka airport
- Portugal declares state of alert as extreme heat grips country
- July Shaheed Memorial Meeting on Saturday, PM to attend
- PM unveils book on President Ziaur Rahman
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- Govt won’t tolerate any attempt to damage country’s image: Home Minister
- Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives in 24 hrs
- Bangladesh enacts new anti-online gambling law
- Palestinian Ambassador calls on PM's Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Mohammad Monirul Islam becomes ACC DG
- Nazrul's pen was sharp weapon against colonial rule, oppression: PM
- China's Z.ai stirs 'mini DeepSeek moment' with low-cost AI model GLM-5.2
- Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
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- Senegal robbed of victory, says Ibrahimovic
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Ronaldo vs Modric: First and last face-off in World cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Thursdays last-32 clash, reports BSS. But both men are facing questions over whether their status as national heroes is now more of...
Records tumbled in World Cup group stage
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended after 72 matches over 17 days, producing several new records on and off the field. This years tournament is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. The expanded format increased the number of group-stage matches from 48 to 72. Biggest group...
Golden Boot race steals the spotlight at World Cup
The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has emerged as one of the main talking points of the 2026 tournament, with top strikers setting a blistering scoring pace, reports AFP. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has already broken the overall record, taking his tally to 18 goals across six World...
Ronaldo double powers Portugal to emphatic 5-0 victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal cruised to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back strongly from a disappointing performance in the teams opening match, AP reported. The 41-year-old captain was named man of the match after becoming the first...
It's time to accept Messi is the GOAT: Ronaldo Nazario
Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario has told the football world to stop hiding and accept the fact that Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is the best player of all time. Messi started his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a hat-trick against Algeria, offering a reminder of his incredible...
Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as an example and a reference for football. No one can match the five-time Ballon dOr winners 143 international goals. But he has failed to net in his...
Portugal begin WC campaign vs DR Congo as CR7 eyes trophy
Portugal, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7), will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Houston on Wednesday, aiming to start Group K with a winning performance. The group also includes Colombia and Uzbekistan, making early points crucial for Portugals bid to top the...
Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first: Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as an example and a reference for football. Armed with a richly talented generation, Portugal are among the favourites to win the World Cup for the...
Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling very positive before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida. Were approaching this competition with a lot of hope, said the five-time Ballon dOr winner, reports BSS. The preparation...
Ronaldo misses big chances in World Cup warm-up win over Nigeria
Portugal are heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the back of a 2-1 warmup win over Nigeria, but will carry with them some regrets for striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid star failed to add to his mens-record international haul of 143 goals...
Ronaldo judged on form not age: Portugal coach
Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said that age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else. Ronaldo could play in a sixth World Cup with this years tournament in North America set to begin in less than...