All you need to know about the finalists
19 July 2026, 13:20 PM FIFA World Cup 2026
Three defining duels
19 July 2026, 13:53 PM FIFA World Cup 2026
The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup concludes tonight with a blockbuster final between Spain and Argentina. Both nations have shown exceptional quality and an inexhaustible competitive spirit to go all the way to the title decider. Ahead of what promises to be a captivating contest at New York New Jersey Stadium, we look at the individual duels which could prove decisive.
Duckett's sublime century inspires England's series-clinching win over India
53 MIN(s) ago Cricket
The opener's innings was the highest individual score in any men's ODI at Lord's beating West Indies great Vivian Richards's 138 in the 1979 World Cup final against England.
China–Bangladesh Community: Bandwagoning, soft alignment, or rhetoric?
Geopolitical Insights
As Bangladesh deepens ties with China, the challenge is balancing strategic opportunity without slipping into geopolitical dependence or rivalry.
What the 2026 World Cup reveals about racism in football
The 2026 World Cup revealed how United States politics and social media amplify racism in modern football.

Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes

18 July 2026, 08:00 AM Investigative Stories
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work

#World Cup / 5 leadership lessons you can learn from Lionel Messi

16 July 2026, 19:14 PM Life & Living
Emulate Lionel Messi's quiet leadership style to transform your professional workplace or community group today. Discover how Argentina's iconic World Cup captain earned ultimate team trust by sharing credit and maintaining composure under intense pressure.

The fault in our buildings

18 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.
Business Plus / FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM Business
Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.
What the World Cup means for women in Bangladesh
23 June 2026, 08:30 AM Wisdom
The way women experience the World Cup is often shaped by their responsibilities inside the home.