1 In response to Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, Iran’s central military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has announced the closure of the crucial waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, to shipping. In a statement broadcast on state television, Iranian military authorities stated that Israel’s recent attacks in Lebanon are considered a violation of the US-Iran agreement. This measure was taken for this reason, they claimed. The statement declared, “The Strait of Hormuz has been closed to shipping. This is the first step against the enemy’s breach of commitments.” It further stated that if aggression continues, more steps will be taken…
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2 Tareque Rahman is set to embark on his first foreign visit as Prime Minister today, Sunday (June 21). He will first visit Malaysia, followed by China. The Prime Minister will undertake a six-day tour covering both countries. After concluding his visit to Malaysia, he will be in China from June 23 to 26. The Prime Minister’s visit to these two countries is considered diplomatically significant. Officials involved in the visit anticipate good news regarding the labor market from Malaysia. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Tareque Rahman will visit Kuala Lumpur at the invitation of Malaysian…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman commented that students must excel in everything alongside sports. He stated, “Only by being proficient in everything alongside sports can we build a beautiful and strong Bangladesh.” He made these remarks as the chief guest at the final phase of the Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament (Boys-Girls) held at Dhaka’s Army Stadium on June 20. The Prime Minister said, “Our election promise was to arrange sports for children. Bangladesh will be recognized not only through cricket but also through football and other sports. The government will take all kinds of steps for the intellectual…
0 Various influential countries around the world, including the United States, are reportedly diplomatically monitoring the potential outcomes surrounding Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s much-discussed visit to China. In this context, US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday (June 20). When journalists inquired about the discussions after the meeting, the US Ambassador avoided direct political comments. Instead, he responded in a diplomatic manner, bringing up the topic of the FIFA World Cup. He stated that…
0 Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 has reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered the Israeli army to halt its attacks in Southern Lebanon. However, no decision has been made regarding troop withdrawal. Channel 12 further stated that this decision was coordinated with the United States. This implies that while the order to cease attacks has been issued, Israel is not yet withdrawing its forces from the occupied areas. Lebanon’s Ministry of Health announced that Israeli attacks, which commenced on March 2, have thus far resulted in at least 4,057 deaths and 12,121 injuries. The…
0 Bangladesh has scripted new history by defeating Pakistan by 23 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup. With this victory, the Tigresses have achieved the remarkable feat of winning multiple matches in a single World Cup edition for the first time. In the match held on Saturday in Southampton, England, Bangladesh, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, posted a total of 123 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan was restricted to 100 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh’s innings got off to a disappointing start,…
0 Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that technical-level discussions between Iran and the United States will take place next Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. A statement from the ministry said, “As the next step following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, these technical-level discussions will be held on June 21 in Switzerland.” The statement further mentioned that mediators from Pakistan and Qatar will also participate in the discussions. They will be engaged in talks with representatives from the United States and Iran. This meeting is viewed as an important step in the ongoing diplomatic progress between the two…
0 Reading the headline, many might be surprised and wonder if Ronaldinho, who bid farewell to professional football in 2015, is making a comeback to the world stage! However, that is not the actual case. The Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has indeed come out of retirement, but not for the World Cup or top-tier football. Instead, he is returning for Ravenna, a third-tier club in Italian domestic football. The club’s president, Ignazio Cipriani, confirmed the matter. Italy’s leading sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, reported that the 46-year-old former star has signed a contract with Serie C club Ravenna. Furthermore, he…
0 Lionel Messi, the owner of countless records, created another unique feat by participating in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first footballer in the world to play in six World Cups. A day later, Cristiano Ronaldo shared that record. However, Messi once again remained at the center of discussion with his on-field performance, making headlines anew by scoring his first World Cup career hat-trick against Algeria. Messi will turn 39 in four days, while Ronaldo has already crossed 41. Naturally, questions are arising about their participation in the 2030 World Cup. While there is speculation about Ronaldo playing in…
0 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has issued a stern warning to eradicate criminals in the Mohammadpur area of the capital at any cost. He stated that Mohammadpur will be brought under complete control. He delivered this message while speaking to journalists on Saturday (June 20) afternoon, following a ceremony at the Secretariat where police members were awarded for their special contributions to maintaining law and order. Regarding the crime situation in Mohammadpur, the Home Minister said, ‘The Mohammadpur area has been a haven for criminals for many years. This Mohammadpur will also be brought under control swiftly. Criminals here will…