Day: July 18, 2026
Argentines, Spaniards Divided Over Loyalties Ahead of Historic World Cup Final
Dhaka: From Cervantes and Borges to tortilla and asado, flamenco and tango, Argentina and Spain have long shared deep cultural and historical ties. But Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has left many people with connections to both countries struggling to…
Messi is ‘Pure History’, Says Scaloni Ahead of World Cup Final
Dhaka: Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, urging fans to cherish what will likely be the Argentina captain’s last appearance on football’s biggest stage. Argentina will bid to become the first team to win ba…
Spain’s Long-Term Rebuild Leads to Second World Cup Final, Says Rodri
Dhaka: Spain captain Rodri believes his team’s place in the FIFA World Cup final is the result of years of steady progress rather than a sudden breakthrough, saying the squad has been building towards this moment over several tournaments.
According …
One More Dies from Dengue; Total Fatalities at 33 This Year
Dhaka: One dengue-related death was reported and 242 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Saturday. With the latest fatality, the dengue death toll has risen to 33 in the country this year, accord…
AL Leader’s House Demolished and Set Ablaze in Patuakhali
Dhaka: Miscreants allegedly demolished the house of a local Awami League leader using an excavator, looted valuables, and set the property on fire in Mirzaganj upazila of Patuakhali. The incident took place early Saturday at the residence of Mohammad …
Farmer’s Body Recovered from Sati River in Kaliganj
Dhaka: Police have recovered the body of a farmer from the Sati River in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat. The deceased was identified as Shishu Barman (50), son of Tarek Nath Chandra of Harram area of the upazila.
According to United News of Banglad…
Student Killed in Electronic Rickshaw Crash in Dakshinkhan
Dhaka: A ninth-grade student was killed after a battery-run electronic rickshaw hit the motorcycle in the capital’s Dakshinkhan on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Md Shishir, 17, a student of Udayan High School, son of Suman Rahman of Sadar …
bKash Reduces Cash Out Charges to Tk 13.95 for Increased Affordability
Dhaka: In a move to make cashing out more affordable for its extensive user base, bKash has announced a reduction in its cash out charges. From now on, customers will be able to cash out up to Tk 50,000 per month at a reduced cost of Tk 13.95 per thou…