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0 Brazil’s star footballer Neymar will miss the second group stage match due to injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced that he will not be traveling with the team to Philadelphia, to focus entirely on his rehabilitation. According to the CBF, Neymar will remain in New Jersey to fully regain his fitness. There, he will continue his rehabilitation exercises, utilizing the modern facilities available at the hotel and training center. Earlier, Brazil drew 1-1 against Morocco in their first group stage match of the World Cup. Neymar was sidelined for that game as well due to injury and…

1 UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the border situation between Bangladesh and India, and the ‘push-in’ issue, should be resolved through mutual discussions between the two countries. He made this remark on Wednesday (June 17) in response to a question at the regular press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. There, a journalist asked how the UN Secretary-General views the situation where hundreds of women and children are currently at extreme risk along the Bangladesh-India border. Many children are suffering from hunger, and women are spending nights in inhumane conditions under the open sky. In response,…

0 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that if Iran fails to implement the terms of the agreement, the United States is prepared to launch military operations again and impose strict sanctions. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with NATO defense ministers in Brussels, he stated, “The President has made it clear that if Iran does not act according to its commitments within the stipulated timeframe for negotiations, we will be prepared to take the necessary steps.” Hegseth further added, “If Iran does not adhere to the agreement, we are fully capable of re-imposing strict and effective sanctions.” His…

1 Five more children have died with measles symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours (from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM Thursday). During the same period, 1,148 people were affected, including those with measles symptoms and suspected cases. With this, the total number of deaths from measles and measles symptoms in the country has now reached 666. Of these, 573 children died with measles symptoms, and 93 children died from confirmed measles. These details were provided in the latest report by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday. Of the five children who died in…

0 Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman remarked that practicing religious values and adhering to religious discipline in military life is paramount. He stated that a skilled, modern, and patriotic army is of immense importance for upholding the independence and sovereignty of the motherland. The leadership responsibility of this army primarily rests with the officers. The Army Chief said that the Bangladesh Military Academy was established in 1974 with the aim of creating dedicated, skilled, smart, talented, and suitable army officers for 21st-century leadership within the Bangladesh Army. He further added that under the leadership of officers commissioned from this…

8 The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concern, accusing Indian authorities of forcibly expelling ethnic Bengalis and abandoning them at the Bangladesh border as ‘undocumented immigrants’. The organization’s report states that Indian security forces are pushing certain groups, including Bengali Muslims, towards the Bangladesh border without following any legal procedures, which could constitute a violation of international human rights law. The report further mentions that the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has conducted such ‘pushback’ operations multiple times since June 1, 2026. It also highlights a nearly 75-hour standoff at the Panchagarh border, where some…

4 Masudur Rahman, Staff Correspondent: Intensive preparations are underway in the international arena for the upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the highest policymaking forum in global politics. Set to commence on September 8, 2026, at the UN Headquarters in New York, this session is poised to mark a glorious chapter in Bangladesh’s history. This year’s session not only highlights the nation’s diplomatic success on the world stage but also generates unprecedented interest regarding the participation of Bangladesh’s head of government. Prime Minister Tareque Rahman will lead Bangladesh’s high-level delegation at the upcoming 81st session of the…

2 The government has undertaken an initiative to construct a barbed wire fence to enhance security along the Myanmar border. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that plans to build barbed wire fences in sensitive areas of the Indian border are also under consideration. He revealed this information during the question-and-answer session of the Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday (June 17). Responding to questions from Sylhet-3 constituency MP Mohammad Abdul Malek and Pabna-5 constituency MP Shamshur Rahman Shimul Bishwas, the Home Minister said that this initiative has been taken to curb cross-border crimes such as murder, illegal infiltration, drug and arms smuggling…

1 A Dhaka court has ordered an investigation into allegations of religious defamation against blogger and writer Md. Didar Husain Arif, who has been accused of publishing controversial and allegedly insulting comments regarding Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The case was filed by Yusup Kawsar, who alleged that the accused repeatedly used his personal website and X account to publish content mocking Islamic beliefs and making offensive remarks about the Prophet (PBUH).  The complaint states that such activities have deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the Muslim community and could potentially create social unrest. On 15 June, Metropolitan Magistrate Md…

1 Bangladesh’s T20 series campaign under new captain Towhid Hridoy began on a sour note as the hosts suffered a 4-wicket defeat to Australia in the opening match of the series held in Chattogram. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh struggled from the outset, losing wickets at regular intervals. Openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim (10) and Saif Hassan (20) made starts but failed to convert them into substantial innings. Captain Towhid Hridoy also departed cheaply, scoring just 8 runs. The failure of the middle order further compounded Bangladesh’s woes. While Soumya Sarkar contributed 17 runs, Imon, Shamim Patwari,…