Dhaka – England emerged Group C champions with all-win record to qualify for the quarterfinal of the 16-team ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup crushing Canada by a huge 282 runs in the last group match at the Queenstown Events Centre…
Day: January 20, 2018
Tri-series: Zimbabwe face Sri Lanka Sunday
Dhaka – Having an advantage of one win, Zimbabwe will take Sri Lanka again in their 2nd match of the seven-match Tri-nation series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Asian Handball: Bangladesh eliminated after 3rd defeat in a row
Dhaka- Bangladesh got eliminated from the 18th Asian Men’s Championship of handball after suffering an 11-41 goal-defeat to India in the last group in the Korean city of Suwon on Saturday.
Franchises get icon players for Premier Div Cricket
Dhaka – All the 12 participating team’s franchises of the upcoming Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League picked up their players from the draft on Saturday.
3rd round of Bangladesh Cricket League begins Sunday
Dhaka – The 3rd round of the four-day first class cricket, Bangladesh Cricket league (BCL), will begin on Sunday at two separate in Khulna and Rajshahi.
Tigers to play Nidahas Trophy marking Lankans 70th independence
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play in the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka to mark the island nation’s 70th year of independence. Sri Lanka freed from British rule on February 4 in 1948.The 13-day Twenty20 tri-nation series will begin with hosts…
People must know stock market before investing money: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith today said present stock market is modern and internationally recognized one and the government along with Bangladesh Securities Exchange Commission (BSEC) had to work hard to take the capital market to this position.
More support needed for growing Rohingya crisis: WB
The Rohingya refugee crisis in southern Bangladesh is growing at a rapid pace and there is an urgent need to support the host communities to cope with the influx and to help the refugees who are extremely vulnerable, the World…
Over half of Padma Bridge work done: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said overall 51.5 percent of Padma Bridge project was completed so far.
11 killed 44 hurt in Turkish sky bus accident
Turkish officials say a bus carrying mostly people going on a ski trip has crashed into trees on the side of a road, killing 11 passengers and injuring 44 others.
Alleged Militant held in Joydevpur
Police arrested an alleged militant along with a locally-made firearm and explosives at Molamgari-Bakhra bridge of Kalai upazila in the district on Saturday.
Govt avoid talks as it’s afraid of fair polls: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the government is trying to avoid political talks in ‘fear of a debacle’ in a credible and impartial election.”We’ve been saying we want a level-playing field and neutral administration to…
Rohingyas must feel safe enough to return
The United Nations has reiterated its call for voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh saying Rohingyas need to feel that the situation is safe enough for them. “It is up for people to choose to go home. No one should…
Youth found dead in B’baria
Dhaka- Police recovered the floating body of a young man, who went missing five days ago, from a waterbody at Chandalkhil village in Brahmanbaria on Saturday morning.
‘Drug trader’ held with 20,000 Yaba tablets in Ctg
Dhaka- Members of Narcotics Control Department arrested an alleged Yaba trader along with 20,000 Yaba tablets from Moizyar Tek area under Karnaphuli thana in Chittagong early Saturday.
Woman killed in city road crash
Dhaka – A woman was killed in a road accident near Malibagh bazar in the capital on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Runa Aktar, 32, wife of Bachchu Mia of Kalipur in Madaripur sadar upazila.
Couple killed in C’nawabganj road crash
Dhaka- A man and his wife were killed in a road accident at Ranihati on Chapainawabganj-Sonamasjid highway in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Saturday noon.The deceased were identified as Aslam Uddin alias Enamul, 65, and his wife Miniara Begum, 55-residents…
Rohingya crisis growing, more aid needed: World Bank
The Rohingya refugee crisis is growing quickly and support is needed to help cope with the influx, the World Bank said. World Bank South Asia Region Vice President Annette Dixon praised the Bangladesh government for sheltering and caring for the…
US govt approaching federal shutdown
The US government is approaching a federal shutdown after the Senate failed to agree on a new budget. It was unclear which way the vote would go as the midnight deadline approached, with Republicans and Democrats split on key issues.…
AL leader killed in Thakurgaon accident
Dhaka-A local leader of Awami League (AL) was killed and another man injured in a road accident at Borogaon-Chachuli area on Panchagarah-Thakurgaon highway in Sadar upazila on Friday night.
Rohingya man shot dead in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, Jan 20 (UNB) – A Rohingya man was gunned down by some unidentified miscreants at a Rohingya camp in Thaingkhali area of Ukhia upazila on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Yusuf, 35, leader (majhi) of no…
4 ‘robbers’ killed in ‘gunfights’ in Jessore
Dhaka- Four suspected robbers were killed in separate ‘gunfights with their cohorts’ in Sadar and Jhikargaccha upazilas in Jessore early Saturday.The identities of the deceased could not be known yet.
Dortmund drops Aubameyang again for Hertha Berlin game
Berlin,(AP/UNB) – Borussia Dortmund left star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of its squad for the second Bundesliga match in a row on Friday.The Gabon player, who was dropped from the squad for Dortmund’s 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg last Sunday, was…
Tremor jolts Bangladesh’s northern districts
Dhaka, Jan 20 – A mild earthquake jolted parts of northern Bangladesh on Saturday morning.
Pele skips public appearance in England, stays home to rest
Sao Paulo, Jan 20 (AP/UNB) — Pele has cancelled a trip to England, where the 77-year-old Brazilian was to receive an award from the country’s Football Writers Association. Pele’s spokesman said Friday that the cancellation was due to fatigue.
Feud over repatriation: Rohingya man shot dead at camp
Cox’s Bazar, Jan 20 – A Rohingya man was gunned down by some unidentified miscreants at a Rohingya camp in Thaingkhali area of Ukhia upazila on Friday night.
New Zealand PM reveals she is pregnant
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that she is pregnant. Ms Ardern said she and her partner, Clarke Gayford, were expecting their child in June, after which she planned to take a six-week break.
US shutdown looms: Move to agree stopgap funding
Last-ditch efforts are being made in Washington to prevent a shutdown of the US government. With a Senate vote due shortly before the Friday midnight deadline, Republicans leaders are struggling to gather support to pass a budget bill.
The secret sauce for making the New Urban Agenda a success
Submitted by Luis Triveno , co-authors: Elkin Velasquez Monsalv Modernity’s most common story spanning national, cultural and religious borders is about people moving from rural areas to the cities. By 2030, 80% of the world’s population will be living in…
‘Cha Chakra: Tea Tales of Bangladesh’ show begins at AF, Dhaka
The solo photography exhibition titled “Cha Chakra: Tea Tales of Bangladesh” by Faiham Ebna Sharif has begun at La Galerie, . Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Friday, 19 January .