The Cabinet today gave in-principle approval to the draft of the ‘Gambling Prevention Act, 2026’ at its 10th meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Cabinet meeting was held at the Cabinet Room in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban here this evening. The draft of the law was placed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the summary of the proposed law, the expansion of modern technology has facilitated the spread of various forms of online and offline gambling activities. To maintain public order, reduce criminal tendencies, prevent socio-economic and psychological harm, and preserve the country’s overall moral and…
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Co-hosts Canada moved to the brink of reaching the World Cup knockout phase for the first time as Jonathan David scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of nine-man Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday. Canada eased to a maiden World Cup win against a sorry Qatar side who had Homam Al-Amin sent off in the first half and then Assim Madibo dismissed for a tackle that caused a nasty injury to home midfielder Ismael Kone.
Switzerland reignited their World Cup challenge with a 4-1 thrashing of Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday as South Africa kept their tournament alive with a draw against the Czech Republic. With the opening round of group stage fixtures now complete, Thursday’s fixtures got under way with several teams looking to secure their qualification for the last 32. Switzerland, held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Qatar in their opening Group B match, got their campaign back on track with a convincing defeat of the Bosnians at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Johan Manzambi scored twice while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka…
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar. A howler from South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu gifted a goal to Mexico’s Luis Romo and proved decisive as ‘El Tri’ hung on to win a tense battle in Guadalajara. The victory means Mexico are guaranteed to finish in top spot in Group A with a game to spare following South Africa’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic earlier Thursday. Finishing top keeps Mexico at home…
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, as host French President Emmanuel Macron and other guests applauded, a video posted by a Trump aide showed. “Just signed it,” Trump told reporters as he emerged from the palace. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, quoted by the state news agency IRNA, said the document…
Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canada’s largest city into a frenzy and settling an otherwise attritional battle. Both sides largely struggled to generate chances in the first half after Panama striker Cecilio Waterma’s second minute attempt was steered away by outstretched Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi. The Black Stars didn’t attempt a shot on goal through the first half. The second half played out under steady…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has already started the process to recruit 1 lakh health workers to address manpower shortages in healthcare centres across the country. “In line with the election manifesto, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has adopted a long, medium and short-term action plan to recruit 1 lakh health workers, for which activities are underway in various stages to implement it,” he said. The Leader of the House said this while replying to a starred tabled question from opposition bench lawmaker from Netrokona-5…
Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 on Wednesday thanks to an inspired performance from Luis Diaz at the Estadio Azteca in the Group K game. The Colombians went ahead when Daniel Munoz volleyed in Diaz’s superb pass after 40 minutes but Abbosbek Fayzullaev equalized before Diaz settled the contest in the 65th minute and Jaminton Campaz scored a third in the dying seconds.
England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, Harry Kane scored twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford made the game safe as England began their bid to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy. Kane got the ball rolling by slotting home a penalty at the second attempt after the referee allowed him to re-take it when Croatian…
By Staff Correspondent : State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called on the United Nations (UN) to strengthen humanitarian assistance and ensure greater participation by women in peacebuilding efforts amid escalating global crises and growing humanitarian challenges. She made the call while addressing the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment at the United Nations in New York on Wednesday, according to a press release received here this morning. Reaffirming Bangladesh’s commitment to humanitarian principles, the state minister highlighted the country’s ongoing initiatives to expand social protection programmes, strengthen disaster preparedness, empower women and support…
