Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s world famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been hospitalized with finger injury during bowling against Sri Lanka in Tri-series final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Month: January 2018
Fizz becomes Tigers’ fastest 50 wkts taker in ODI
Dhaka- Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman has become the 1st Bangladesh bowler to get fastest 50 wickets in ODI cricket and jointly 13th in the world along five others.He recorded the feat during the final of the seven-match Tri-nation series, bowling…
Roof gardens to help turn Dhaka into sustainable city
Dhaka, 27 Jan – Several hundred roof gardeners got free saplings of fruit-bearing trees at an informal programme at Dhaka University’s Botany Department premises on Friday a fternoon. The ‘Sabuj Bagan Society’ organized the programme. About 2000 saplings were distributed.
Ariane 5 satellites in orbit despite earlier ‘lost contact’
Two commercial satellites have been successfully placed in orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket, Arianespace said Thursday, despite mission control briefly losing contact with the craft. “Both satellites were confirmed separated, acquired and they are on orbit,” Arianespace said in…
California wants 5 million ‘green’ cars on roads by 2030
California Governor Jerry Brown Friday signed an executive order detailing aims to have five million electric cars on the state’s roads by 2030 — by accelerating the production of such vehicles using financial incentives and rebates. The $2.5 billion, eight-year…
US trade commission blocks 300% tariffs on Bombardier CSeries planes
A bipartisan US trade panel on Friday blocked the government’s decision to impose nearly 300 percent punitive tariffs on airplanes manufactured by Canada’s Bombardier, in a dispute that has inflamed relations with Ottawa. The US International Trade Commission voted 4-0…
Two Bangladeshi films at 4th DIMFF
Entertainment Desk Md Al Hasib Khan’s “The Burning Canvas” and Jukto Fuad’s “Tobe Ki Polayonei Mongol,” were selected in the competitive category of DIMFF. Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF) 2018’s curtains will lift from February 17 with screening sessions…
Alia Bhatt looking like million bucks
Alia Bhatt is the best Bff one can ask for. Despite her super busy schedule, she makes sure to make time for her besties. Alia is currently in Jodhpur for her best friend Kripa Mehta’s big fat Indian wedding has…
Secret Superstar earns over Rs 200 crores in China
Aamir Khan has developed a huge fan following in China. Aamir’s movies always fare well in China and the trail started after the release of 3 Idiots, it then picked up its pace with films like Dhoom 3, PK and…
Dhaka 2nd Division Cricket League begins Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) – The 22-team Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division League begins on Sunday at BKSP ground in Savar with two matches billing for the opening day.Dhanmondi Progoti Sangha will take on Eskaton Sabuj Sangha at BKSP ground-4 while…
Tri-series-final: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Tigers
Dhaka -Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Bangladesh in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.
Sultana Kamal Taekwondo: Dhanmondi TA emerge men’s, women’s champions
Dhaka -Dhanmondi Taekwondo Association clinched both the men’s and women’s junior titles of the Sultana Kamal Taekwondo Competition that concluded on Friday at the Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex in Dhanmondi.
Dhaka’s commuters show a strong preference for trains
Masudul Hoque, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Jan 26 – Many people who travel between capital Dhaka and neighbouring towns are increasingly using trains as traffic congestions on city roads and those in adjacent areas have become unmanageable.
USA Gymnastics board to quit over abuse scandal
The entire USA Gymnastics (USAG) board has said it will comply with a US Olympic Committee’s (USOC) ultimatum to resign over an abuse scandal. The USOC earlier said the 18-member board must step down by January 31 or lose status…
Minister’s remarks prove they know of Khaleda verdict: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 26 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday criticised the Home Minister for what he said issuing a threat to their party saying it was not his justified action before the announcement of the verdict…
Paris readies for floods
Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks. Some basements in the city have already sprung leaks after the river surged following heavy rainfall, reports said. The Seine…
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after one hour of disruption caused by fogon Saturdaymorning in Manikganj.
Joao Mario leaves Inter Milan for West Ham on loan
London,(AP/UNB) – Amid a crippling injury crisis, West Ham has signed Joao Mario on loan from Inter Milan after the Portugal international failed to live up to his promise in the Italian league.
South Africa-India test stopped because of dangerous pitch
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Match officials stopped play in the third cricket test between South Africa and India on Friday because of a dangerous pitch, an extremely rare decision taken after South African batsman Dean Elgar was hit in the grill of…
Atletico coach Simeone suspended for 3 games in Copa del Rey
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been banned from the touchline for three Copa del Rey matches for misconduct toward a referee in the competition. The Spanish football federation says the suspension will be served next season since…
ইসলামী যুব আন্দোলন সম্মেলনে আইএবি আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ রেজাউল করীম
ইসলামী যুব আন্দোলন আজকের ওয়ার্ড প্রতিনিধি সম্মেলনে প্রধান অতিথি ছিলেন, ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ রেজাউল করীম, পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই।
Dutch intel agency spied on Russian hacking group: media
Amsterdam (Reuters) – The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD spied on the Russian group believed to be behind the hack of the Democratic Party ahead of U.S. elections, local media reported on Thursday.
JU wins debate contest against DU
Savar (Dhaka), The Jahangirnagar University (JU) became champion in an ‘Inter University Debate Championship’ winning over Dhaka University (DU).
Growth is back! so what?
by Éloi Laurent Reports of the death of growth have been greatly exaggerated. As the IMF noted last month, the world enjoyed in 2017 the “broadest cyclical upswing since the start of the decade”. In other words, after ten years…
European social democracy extinct?
by Marcel Pauly “In a constitutional state, the true ruler is the voter”, go the words of Ferdinand Lassalle, the champion of workers and intellectual force behind European social democracy. But in the meantime, the voter has – more than…
‘Robber’ hurt by bullet in Laxmipur gunfight
Dhaka- A suspected robber sustained bullet injuries in a reported gunfight with police in Binodpur area of Sadar upazila in Laxmipur early Friday.
EU top court says privacy campaigner can go after Facebook
The European Union’s top court says that Austrian privacy campaigner Maximillian Schrems can bring a case against Facebook Ireland as an individual but there cannot be a class action suit.
Tigers to give strong reply to Lankans
Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The final of the series will begin at 12pm (Bangladesh time).
One held in Cox’s Bazar over Rohingya murder
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a Rohingya man from Jhumerchhora area in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Friday in connection with murder a Rohingya camp leader on January 20.
Woman run over by muggers’ car in city
A private hospital staff was run over by a muggers’ car who tried to snatch her handbag in city’s Dhanmondi area early Friday. The victim was identified as Helena Begum, a fourth-class employee of the Green Life Medical College Hospital…