Sri Lanka won the second Test against Pakistan by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Day: January 13, 2014
Liverpool recorded their first victory at Stoke
Luis Suarez scored twice as Liverpool recorded their first victory at Stoke in the Premier League to move five points behind leaders Manchester City.
Thailand crisis: Protesters launch Bangkok ‘shutdown’
Protesters are blocking roads in parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, in a bid to oust the government before snap elections on 2 February.
Ariel Sharon lauded at Israel state memorial service
Speakers at the state memorial for Israel’s former PM Ariel Sharon have described him as an “indomitable” man devoted to the security of his people.
Solar power changing lives in remote char village
Use of solar power has been changing life-style and socioeconomic condition of thousands of isolated people living in the remote and hardly reachable char villages on the Brahmaputra basin in recent years.
Bumper potato production expected in Bogra
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) and framers have been expecting bumper production of potato in the district during this current season, official sources said.
Sugar production in RSML continues
Production at Rangpur Sugar Mills Limited (RSML) has been continuing since December 27.
RCC Mayor stresses technical education for development
Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) and valiant freedom fighter Alhaj Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhantu has stressed for spreading and popularising technical educations to attain sustainable national development.
RAKUB to computerise its all 376 branches in current fiscal
Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) is going to make its all 376 branches computerised during the current 2013-14 fiscal through the best uses of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) aimed at bringing more dynamism in service delivery activities.
Blockaders’ chase overturns truck killing driver in Noakhali
A truck driver was killed as his vehicle overturned while outrunning pickets after a chase during the 24-hour countrywide blockade of the 18-party alliance on the Feni-Begumganj Road in Senbagh upazila on Sunday night.
Jubo League man hacked to death in Noakhali
A local Jubo League activist was hacked to death by miscreants in Banglabazar of Begumganj upazila on Sunday night.
2 held with 14 Molotov cocktails, crude bombs in Chandpur
Police here on Sunday night arrested two people along with eight Molotov cocktails and six crude bombs raiding a medicine store in Natun Bazar area of the town.
Jamaat leader held in Satkhira
Police in a drive arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Koila Bazar of Kolaroa upazila on Sunday afternoon.
4 Ways To Keep Your Smartphone’s Battery Healthy
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US promises undamaged support to BD people: Mozena
Reiterating US’ position on the January 5 polls, US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Sunday said his country’s commitment to work with Bangladesh and its people remains ‘undamaged’.
Manmohan congratulates Hasina
Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina for being Prime Minister for the third time. Dr Singh called Hasina at about 6:05 pm and talked to her for 10 minutes, PM’s press secretary…
Embattled JU VC decides to step down
Embattled Jahangirnagar University (JU) Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Anwar Hossain on Sunday said he would resign from his post soon after meeting the President.
Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo favourite ahead of Messi and Ribery
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the odds-on favourite to win the Fifa Ballon d’Or on Monday. The Portugal captain, 28, is named on a three-man shortlist for the prize, along with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery of Bayern…
England thrashed by Australia in first ODI at Melbourne
By Tim Oscroft Australia’s hold over England continued with a six-wicket win in the first one-day international in Melbourne. Opener Aaron Finch hit 121, after being dropped on eight, as the hosts reached a target of 270 with 26 balls…