DHAKA—The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) has decided to hold the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2019-20 from May 31.
Day: May 3, 2021
Toss played role in our defeat in 2nd Test: Mominul
DHAKA- Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque disclosed that the toss played a vital role in deciding the result of game as they tasted a humiliating 209-run defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in…
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 209-run in 2nd Test
DHAKA- Bangladesh conceded the two-match series by 1-0 after a humiliating 209-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.
Punjab Kings haven’t yet thought about opening role for Gayle or Malan
AHMEDABAD, India- Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain Mayank Agarwal says they have not yet discussed if explosive Chris Gayle or Dawid Malan would open the innings alongside him in the absence of KL Rahul, who needs a surgery to treat acute…
Ronaldo brace rescues dethroned Juve against Udinese
MILAN – Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice late to rescue a 2-1 win for Juventus at Udinese on Sunday hours after the Turin giants lost their Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
Cabinet clears draft law for private medical, dental colleges
The cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of Private Medical College and Dental College Act, 2021 to ensure discipline in private medical and dental colleges by bringing those under a law from two separate guidelines.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 65 deaths, 1,739 new cases
Bangladesh reported 65 more coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours until Monday morning, raising the death toll to 11,644 as the country’s grim battle with virus continues.
Specific taxes to raise price of tobacco demanded
Describing the current tobacco tax structure as extremely complex, speakers at a webinar on Monday urged the government to simplify the tax structure to widen its net in the country.
Eminent citizens for release of anti-Modi student protesters
Parents, rights activists, teachers and eminent citizens, under the banner of “Udbigno Obhibhabok O Nagorik” (Concerned Guardians and Citizens) Monday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of anti-Modi protesters and student leaders across the country.
Sundarbans fire proving difficult to put out
A fierce fire broke out at Daser Bharani under Sharankhola Range of the Sundarbans East Forest Division on Monday morning.
Former BCB President K Z Islam passes away
Former President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and chairman of the Nirman International Ltd Kamal Ziaul Islam, popularly known as K Z Islam, took his last breath at 3:55 pm on Monday at his residence in Dhaka.
Lightning kills 2 farmers in Bhola
Two farmers were killed by lightning strike in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola.
Khaleda shifted to CCU with breathing problem
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, admitted to Evercare Hospital last week with Covid infection, was shifted to the coronary care unit (CCU) of the hospital on Monday afternoon with breathing difficulties.
Govts urged to ensure free, independent, diverse media
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all governments to do everything in their power to support a free, independent and diverse media.
Around 21 pc of total covid deaths reported in April
Covid-19 claimed 2,404 lives in April alone in Bangladesh, the cruellest month for the country since the outbreak of the pandemic last year.
Munia’s sister files GD seeking security
The sister of Mosarat Jahan Munia, who is suspected to have committed suicide following instigation by Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, has filed a general diary (GD), citing death threats over phone.
78 Bangladeshis, foreign nationals arrive from Thailand
A group of 78 Bangladeshis, Thai and other foreign nationals arrived here from Thailand on Saturday.
Road accidents in Bangladesh claim 468 lives in April
Dhaka, May 2: At least 468 people were killed and 507 others injured in 432 road accidents across the country in the last month amid the nationwide lockdown, said Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare platform, on Sunday.
Lockdown to continue until May 16, intra-district public transport from May 6
Dhaka, May 3 : The ongoing lockdown will continue until May 16 while the intra-district public transport services will be allowed to resume from May 6.
Speedboat sinks in Padma: Probe body formed
Dhaka, May 3 : A six-member committee was formed on Monday to investigate the speedboat capsize in the Padma River that claimed the lives of 26 people in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur district.
26 dead as speedboat sinks in Padma after hitting bulkhead
At least 26 people died when a speedboat sank in the Padma River near Kathalbari Ferry ghat in Shibchar Upazila of Madaripur district on Monday.
Human Rights Watch: A Threshold Crossed
Human Rights Watch’s 27 April report, A Threshold Crossed: Israeli Authorities and the Crimes of Apartheid and Persecution could also have been entitled Better Late Than Never.
The Day the UN Buried its Report on Apartheid in Israel
When the UN’s Beirut-based Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), released a landmark 2017 report on “apartheid” in Israel, the United Nations disassociated itself with the study and left it to die— unceremoniously and unsung.
Internet Restrictions Harm the Press & Public Alike
When Myanmar’s military seized power from the elected government in February, one of its first actions was to further squeeze the already restricted free flow of information in the country.
World Press Freedom in an age of remoteness
Edmund Burke called the press the fourth estate, the fourth pillar of democracy, with an oversight role on the remaining three pillars – the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
World Press Freedom Day 2021
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: a reminder to governments of their commitment to press freedom. This year’s World Press Freedom Day theme: “Information as a Public Good.”
Cross-border bank claims rise in fourth quarter of 2020, says BIS
Cross-border bank claims increased by $431 billion, or 6% year on year, in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, bringing the outstanding stock to $35.6 trillion at end-2020.
Modern Day Jetliner and MAX 737
GONE are the days of Dakota, Super Constellation aeroplanes. In those days, airplanes (aeroplanes) were not equipped with advanced computerized technologies like today’s airplanes.
Community Radio Stations Working to Tackle 2nd Covid Wave
Community Radios have been broadcasting various programs for tackling the 2nd Wave of COVID–19 pandemic and Info-demic by following the government instructions.
Dialogue on TRIPS Waiver for Covid-19 medical products 4 May
Yet one year on, there is a vast disparity in access to COVID-19 medical products between the high-income countries and low-middle-income countries.