A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the schedule and voter list for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for June 7. Six councillors submitted the petition to the bench of Justice Bhishmadev Chakraborty and Justice Md Asif Hasan on Tuesday.

According to the election commission’s earlier announcement, the schedule for the BCB Board of Directors Election 2026 was issued on May 16 by the Chief Election Commissioner’s office. The notice stated that the election and result announcement would both take place on June 7. The draft voter list was released on May 17 at 4 p.m.

The election will select 23 directors through direct voting, while two directors will be nominated by the National Sports Council (NSC). A total of 25 directors will then elect one president from among themselves.

Los Angeles has turned into a citywide celebration as it prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From early June, the city’s landscape has changed, with flags of 48 teams flying from Santa Monica Beach to downtown skyscrapers. On June 12, host nation United States will face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, officially called the Los Angeles Stadium by FIFA. The opening ceremony will feature performances by global stars including Katy Perry, Lisa of Blackpink, Future, Anitta, and Rema, alongside football legend Mia Hamm.

The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee has announced ten official fan zones across the city, with festivities running for 39 days. The FIFA Fan Festival will begin June 11–14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before spreading to Venice Beach, Hollywood parks, and multicultural neighborhoods. Host Committee President Kathryn Schloessman said the events aim to unite people of all ages and cultures.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the tournament is expected to generate $594 million in business for LA County and $30.5 billion nationwide. The city has introduced special express buses and shuttles to ease traffic as communities across Los Angeles prepare to celebrate together.

Bangladesh and Pakistan played to a goalless draw in the opening match of the four-nation football tournament currently being held in the Maldives. The match, staged at the National Stadium in Malé, saw both teams share points after neither side managed to score. Bangladesh’s next match is scheduled against Afghanistan on June 4, while Pakistan will face hosts Maldives on the same day. Bangladesh will then play their final group-stage match against Maldives on June 7. Notably, Bangladesh is represented by its Olympic team, while the other three nations have fielded their senior national sides.

Bangladesh’s youthful squad put up a spirited performance against Pakistan, creating several scoring opportunities in the first half. Pakistan’s goalkeeper made crucial saves, denying Bangladesh an early lead, while Bangladesh’s own goalkeeper, Mehedi Hasan Srabon, produced outstanding saves to keep Pakistan from scoring. Srabon’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award. After the match, he said the team had aimed for victory but had to settle for a draw. Players like Rabbi Hossain Rahul and Nazmul Huda also impressed with their promising play.

Bangladesh now looks ahead to its next match against Afghanistan, hoping to secure its first win of the tournament.

FIFA has announced a new rule aimed at stopping the controversial practice of 'tactical time-outs' before the 2026 World Cup, which begins on June 11. The regulation prohibits players from approaching the bench or touchline for instructions when the goalkeeper is receiving medical treatment. Instead, players must remain in their positions or gather in the center circle. The change follows widespread criticism of teams using goalkeeper injury breaks to receive tactical guidance from coaches.

Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA’s Referees Committee, confirmed that the rule was explained to coaches of all 48 participating teams during a workshop. He stated that referees will ensure no team uses such breaks for coaching discussions, though players will not be shown yellow cards for violations. The enforcement responsibility lies with match referees.

Additionally, the International Football Association Board approved a proposal allowing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to review fouls in the attacking phase before the ball comes into play. The new rules will take effect from the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

Thousands of fans took to the streets across France on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final. Violent clashes broke out during the celebrations, leading to 780 arrests, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. He said 57 police officers were injured, mostly lightly, and a small group attempted to attack a police station in Paris. Authorities confirmed that the situation was fully under control by Sunday afternoon.

Nunez stated that most celebrations in Paris were peaceful, but violence was concentrated around the Champs-Élysées and near PSG’s home ground, Parc des Princes, where about 40,000 fans had gathered to watch the match on a big screen. Police intervened several times overnight to maintain traffic flow on the city’s main ring road. The unrest also spread to about 15 other cities, with 480 arrests made in the Paris area alone.

Despite the overnight violence, the planned victory celebration at Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower went ahead on Sunday, followed by a reception for the PSG team at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.

FIFA is planning to prohibit Iran’s pre-revolution flag, known as the Lion and Sun emblem, from being displayed at the upcoming World Cup. The move follows a request from Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, who insisted that Iran’s participation depends on banning unauthorized flags. Iran, which had earlier threatened to withdraw from the tournament after U.S. and Israeli attacks, has now confirmed its participation and will play its group matches in California and Seattle.

The ban proposal has sparked strong opposition from the Institute for Voices of Liberty, which expressed deep concern and warned of possible legal action in California’s state or federal courts. Legal adviser Shahrokh Mokhtarzadeh said the organization has not received any response from FIFA and is prepared to initiate legal proceedings if the ban is enforced.

Iran will begin its World Cup campaign on June 15 against New Zealand in Group G, which also includes Belgium and Egypt. The team has shifted its base camp from Arizona to Mexico.

The South African national football team’s journey to the World Cup has been delayed indefinitely due to visa complications. The team was scheduled to board a chartered flight on Sunday to join their base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, but several players and staff members had not yet received their visas. As a result, the team was forced to postpone their flight, according to a Reuters report citing the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Head coach Hugo Broos expressed frustration over the administrative failure ahead of such a major tournament. South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie also condemned the situation, calling it extremely embarrassing and unfair to the players. He warned that action would be taken against those responsible for the mishandling.

The World Cup is set to begin on June 11 with the opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.

Bangladesh women's cricket team faced their second consecutive defeat in the tri-nation series after losing to the Netherlands by 8 runs on June 1, 2026. Chasing a target of 163 runs, Bangladesh struggled early in their innings. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty fought alone with a resilient 77 off 51 balls, but her effort went in vain as the team fell short of the target.

Batting first, the Netherlands posted a strong total of 162 runs, led by Heather Siegers’ 52 off 43 balls and Phebe Molkenboer’s 29 off 24. For Bangladesh, Fariha Trisna took two wickets for 26 runs. In reply, opener Juaeria Ferdous scored 22 off 24 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to contribute significantly. Heather Siegers also shone with the ball, taking three wickets for 39 runs.

Following their earlier loss to Scotland, this defeat has made Bangladesh’s path to the final of the tri-nation series considerably more difficult.

Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 defeat against India in their final Group B match of the SAFF Women's Championship held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Sunday. Despite the loss, Bangladesh had already secured a semifinal berth after defeating the Maldives earlier. India, also through to the semifinals, topped the group with this win.

The match saw India take the lead in the first half through a goal by Pyari in the 35th minute, marking her 20th international goal. Linda doubled the lead from a penalty, scoring her sixth international goal, before India sealed the victory with another penalty after Surma Jannat fouled Malavika inside the box. Bangladesh struggled to convert their chances and conceded multiple opportunities to their opponents.

As Group B runners-up, Bangladesh will face Nepal in the semifinals on June 3. Nepal, who defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 to top Group A, are considered one of the tournament favorites. India will meet Bhutan in the other semifinal.

More than 400 people were arrested across France after violent clashes erupted between football fans and police following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Champions League final victory over Arsenal. The unrest disrupted bus, train, and rail services in Paris, prompting the deployment of thousands of police officers. Fireworks and flares were set off during celebrations, injuring several officers, while police used tear gas to disperse crowds in central Paris.

According to the French Interior Ministry, 416 people were detained, including 280 in Paris, and six vehicles, two businesses, and a bus shelter were damaged. Interior Minister Laura Núñez described the violence as completely unacceptable. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticized the situation on social media, saying only in France does a football club’s victory lead to riots. The unrest followed PSG’s second consecutive Champions League title, secured after a penalty shootout win in Budapest.

A victory parade is scheduled later in the day, including a march near the Eiffel Tower and a reception hosted by President Emmanuel Macron. Last year’s celebrations were also marred by violence that left two people dead.

Paris witnessed both jubilation and unrest on the night of May 31, 2026, after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest. Following the dramatic tiebreaker victory, thousands of fans flooded the streets of the French capital, particularly around the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, to celebrate with fireworks, flags, and car horns. Local authorities estimated around 20,000 people gathered in the area.

However, parts of the celebration turned violent as isolated groups engaged in vandalism and arson. Paris police reported attempts to attack a police station in the city’s 8th arrondissement, which were quickly dispersed. One police officer was injured, and a bakery and a restaurant were damaged. Police detained at least 45 people by 10 p.m., and temporary road blockades caused further disruption on the city’s ring road.

Authorities had deployed about 8,000 officers across Paris in anticipation of possible unrest, recalling similar incidents during last year’s celebrations. Despite the precautions, the night ended with both triumph and tension for the French champions and their supporters.

Bangladesh began their tri-nation women’s T20 series campaign with a disappointing loss to Scotland in Edinburgh on May 30, 2026. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum and managed only 133 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty top-scored with a fighting 46, while Sobhana Mostary and Swarna Akter added 22 runs each. The team’s batting collapse early in the innings prevented a competitive total.

In reply, Scotland chased down the 134-run target confidently, reaching it in just 15.4 overs with eight wickets in hand. Captain Kathryn Bryce led from the front with an unbeaten 54, supported by Katherine Fraser’s 28 and contributions of 23 runs each from Darcy Carter and Sarah Bryce. Bangladesh’s bowlers failed to apply pressure, allowing Scotland to dominate throughout the innings.

The heavy defeat has increased the pressure on Bangladesh to recover quickly in the remaining matches of the tri-nation series.

Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan at home, marking a major milestone in the World Test Championship. The series result significantly boosted several Bangladeshi players in the latest ICC Test rankings across both batting and bowling categories. Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim scored 259 runs in four innings and rose ten places to 16th in the batting rankings. Wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das also advanced fourteen spots to reach 24th after scoring 239 runs in the series.

In bowling, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam climbed two places to 11th, achieving a new career-best rating. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz moved up two spots to 25th, while young pacer Nahid Rana jumped ten places to 54th. Taijul also improved three positions in the all-rounder rankings, now standing at 29th. Despite Pakistan’s series defeat, pacer Khurram Shahzad gained some personal success, returning to the rankings at 49th after playing the second Test in Sylhet.

The ranking improvements reflect Bangladesh’s growing consistency in Test cricket following their strong home performance against Pakistan.

Argentina has announced a 32-player preliminary squad for its World Cup preparations, although the final roster will include only 26 players as required by tournament rules. Coach Lionel Scaloni plans to use the extended group for training and friendly matches before the competition begins in the United States, Canada, and Mexico on June 11, 2026. The final squad will be revealed on the same day the submission deadline ends, with additional players kept on standby.

The decision stems from Argentina’s experience before the 2022 World Cup, when injuries to Joaquín Correa and Nicolás González forced late changes. To avoid similar disruptions, Scaloni and his staff are preparing backup options early. Among the six extra players are Santiago Beltrán, Joaquín Freitas, Tomás Aranda, Simón Escobar, Ignacio Ovando, and Nicolás Capaldo, with Agustín Giay also under consideration as a potential replacement for injured defenders Gonzalo Montiel and Nahuel Molina.

Argentina will set up its base camp in Kansas on June 7 and play two friendlies against Honduras and Iceland before beginning its World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 17.

Bangladeshi mountaineer Nurunnahar Nimni has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the third woman from Bangladesh and the eighth Bangladeshi overall to achieve the feat. She reached the peak at 5:24 a.m. Nepal time on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and hoisted the national flag. The achievement was confirmed by the Bangladesh Mountaineering and Trekking Club.

Nimni was the only climber representing Bangladesh in this year’s expedition. She began her journey from Dhaka to Nepal on April 11 and resumed her final summit push on May 25 after facing several rounds of adverse weather. Her successful ascent marks the first Bangladeshi woman to conquer Everest in 14 years, following Nishat Majumder and Wasfia Nazreen in 2012.

Bangladesh’s Everest history began with Musa Ibrahim in 2010, followed by M A Muhit, Nishat Majumder, Wasfia Nazreen, Sajal Khaled, Babar Ali, and Ikramul Hasan Shakil. Nimni’s success continues this legacy of Bangladeshi mountaineering achievements on the world’s highest peak.