Dhaka – Bangladesh Police FC managed 2-1 goals victory over Uttara Hockey Club in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.Nayon Dey and Kazi Zahed scored for winners, both in the…
Month: November 2016
Vikings off to flying start in BPL
Dhaka – Tamim Iqbal’s quick 54 helped Chittagong Vikings get off to a flying start in the 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as they downed defending champions Comilla Victorians by 29 runs in the first match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Dynamites invite Bulls to bat first
Dhaka – Dhaka Dynamites skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and sent Mushfiqur Rahim-led Barisal Bulls to bat first in the 2nd match of 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.Batting…
ITF Tennis: Preeti moves to pre-quaterfinal of girls singles
Dhaka – Afrana Islam Preeti of Bangladesh advanced to the girls singles pre-quarterfinal of the Walton 30th Bangladesh ITF Junior Tennis Tournament beating Gouri Agarwal of India in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5 at the Ramna National Tennis Complex here on…
Winning start for Chittagong Vikings in BPL
Dhaka – Afghanistan allrounder Mohammad Nabi produced a fierce bowling display enabled Chittagong Vikings to get an auspicious start in the 4th edition of AKS Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating defending champions Comilla Victorians by 29 runs in the opening…
Xefer’s debut single ‘Judge’ launched
Cultural Desk Xefer, a popular name in the digital space and one of the pioneering Bangladeshi YouTube artistes, has released her first ever original single, “Judge”, on Grameenphone’s musical platform GP Music, says a press release. The song has been…
Anesthesia used in childhood surgery doesn’t affect brain later
Anesthesia given to kids during early childhood surgeries does not affect their intelligence and academics in later life, claims a new study. The results were found in research on nearly 2,00,000 Swedish teens. School grades were only marginally lower in…
Brad Pitt seeks joint custody in divorce from Angelina Jolie
Actor Brad Pitt is seeking joint custody of his six children in his split from Angelina Jolie, court filings show. The move comes after Ms Jolie asked for full physical custody of all the children, who are aged eight to…
Russian hackers target cash before politics
Just as the scandal over alleged Russian hacking of the US Democratic Party erupted in June, police in Russia were rounding up a group known as Lurk. In the underground world of Russian hackers, a shadowland of anonymous internet forums…
Jailhouse dogs check in at Portugal prison
Gloria is a regular at Portugal’s most infamous prison, but it isn’t crime that keeps her coming back. The golden Barbado da Terceira is just one of the canine guests at a most unusual dog kennel run by inmates. Owner…
NBR earns Tk 11.79 crore in Rajshahi tax fair
Income taxes of more than Taka 11.79 crore was collected in a week-long Tax Fair-2016 that concluded here on Monday evening. Rajshahi Zonal Tax Commissioner’s Office organised the fair at Zafar Imam Tennis complex for eligible citizens to pay income…
Africa hit worst by extreme weather in 2015
Four of the 10 countries hammered hardest in 2015 by climate-boosted extreme weather are in Africa, according to a report released Tuesday at UN climate talks in Marrakesh. “Africa is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change,” said Sonke…
Indigenous man found dead in Gaibandha
Dhaka – A man of indigenous Santal community was found dead in a sugarcane field of Baghda Farm area in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on Monday night.
Chittagong murder accused held with fake currency notes
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested an alleged murder accused along with fake currency notes worth TK 50,000 from Purbo Shaheed Nagar area in Chittagong city on Monday evening.
Raas Mela at Dublar Char to begin Nov 12
Khulna- The three-day traditional Raas Mela at Dublar Char island near the Sundarbans will be held on November 12-14 this year amid tight security. Thousands of people, irrespective of their faith, will throng the festival at Alorkol, which is located…
Human chain in Bhola protest rape, murder of schoolgirl
Dhaka – A human chain was formed in Sadar upazila of Bhola on Monday noon demanding arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the rape and murder of a schoolgirl six days ago.
Suspected ‘robber ringleader’ killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – The ringleader of an alleged robber gang was killed in a gunfight with police at Mukteswari village in Fultala upazila in Khulna early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Belel Hossain alias Boma Belal, a resident of Jugnipasha…
French women strike: Protest country’s gender pay gap
By Isabella Mackie Thousands of women throughout France were set to walk off the job at exactly 4:34 p.m. Monday in an organized protest against the country’s gender pay gap.
“Stealing” election: Trump voters keep committing fraud at polls?
By Keegan Hamilton Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that the 2016 election will be “rigged” in favor of Hillary Clinton, but so far the voters caught committing fraud have been attempting to cast their ballots for the Republican nominee. On…
Police helpline app starts drawing public response: officials
Dhaka – The newly introduced BD Police Help Line visibly started drawing public response with officials today saying growing number of people now preferred to use the mobile phone app expecting to get quicker and better police services. “We have…
BNP observes ‘National Revolution & Solidarity Day’
Dhaka – BNP and its associate bodies observed ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’ on Monday, commemorating the ‘civil-military uprising’ in 1975. Some other political parties and different socio-cultural organisations also observed the day from different historical perspectives. BNP chalked out…
Nov 7 killers to be tried as well, says govt minister
Dhaka – Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq on Monday said the killers of November 7, 1975 will be held in the country. “BNP are trying to confuse the present generation by raising the November 7 wrongly. The trial…
Dhaka-Washington ties to remain unhurt: US envoy Bernicat
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Monday said the existing relations between Bangladesh and the United States will remain unhurt whoever comes to power following the US Presidential elections, UNB news agency reported.
Conviction warrant issued against BNP’s Tarique Rahman
The Third Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Monday issued conviction warrant against BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for money laundering.
Human chain at RU demand expulsion of fisheries minister
RU Correspondent Rajshahi – The general students of different departments at the Rajshahi University (RU) under the banner of “Sachetan Student`s Forum” formed a human chain demanding removal of fisheries and live stock minister Sayedul Haque over his ‘derogatory’ (Malauner-Baccha)…
BAU Journalists explore Sajek Valley, Rangamati
Md. Musfiqur Rahman Sifat, BAU Correspondent Mymensingh – The Bangladesh Agricultural University Journalists’ Association (BAUJA), the first university journalist association of Bangladesh held a two-day annual tour to Sajek valley in Rangamati hill district. I am a member of the…
BPL T20 to make fresh start Tuesday
Dhaka – The seven-team AKS 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 cricket will make a fresh start on Tuesday with its new schedule announced by the BPL Governing Council. Defending champions Comilla Victorians will face Chittagong Vikings in the first…
Now No. 1, Murray goes to London regain Webledon title
Dhaka – Having taken Novak Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking and his Paris Masters title, Andy Murray will try to grab another of his friend and rival’s crowns at the ATP finals.Murray has never won the season-ending tournament, but heads to…
Rabada with 5-73 bowls South Africa close to win at WACA
Dhaka – Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took 5-73 and bowled South Africa to within three wickets of victory with two sessions remaining in the series-opening cricket test against Australia.After resuming Monday at 169-4, Australia reached lunch at 263-7 with Peter…
Juventus grinds out 2-1 win at Chievo in Serie A
Dhaka – Title-winning teams often grind out results despite not playing well – and that is precisely what Juventus is doing.Chievo Verona had won just one of its last six matches but Juventus struggled to break it down before eventually…