Dhaka – Police and detectives in separate drives arrested 11 leaders and activists of BNP from different areas of the upazila in Narayanganj early Sunday.
Day: February 4, 2018
BGB seizes over Tk. 85 cr. smuggled goods
Dhaka – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods and drugs worth around Tk 85.82 crore carrying out anti-smuggling drives across the country, mostly bordering areas, in January this year.
Taka 500,000 for catching question leaker
The government on Sunday declared a bounty of Tk 5 lakh each for handing over to the authorities the criminals involved in question paper leakage on social media sites.
3 killed in Nilphamari road crash
Dhaka – Three people were killed and five others injured following a head on collision between a truck and an auto-rickshaw on Saidpur-Rangpur road in Dholagaccha area of Saidpur upazila on Sunday evening.
Swiss President in Dhaka for Rohingya talks
A red carpet was rolled out as the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset arrived here on a four-day official visit on Sunday, the first official visit by any Swiss president to Bangladesh.
Rights body demands justice for Marma sisters
Right activists on Sunday demanded immediate probe and trial of a recent incident where two young girls of Marma community in a Rangamati village were allegedly sexually harassed.
Davis Cup World Group: Germany beats Australia 3-1
Brisbane,(AP/UNB) – Alexander Zverev has beaten Australia’s Nick Kyrgios 6-2, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first reverse singles Sunday to advance Germany to the Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals.
Chief Justice for coordination among three state organs
Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today emphasized on maintaining coordination among three organs of the state – legislative, executive and judiciary.
Every country needs to involve for Rohingya solution: Miyavi
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Japanese singer Miyavi has said every single country needs to get involved in a conclusive way to end Rohingya crisis and give Rohingya people a safe and bright future.
Real Madrid drops more points after 2-2 draw at Levante
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – The worst version of Real Madrid was back when it slumped at Levante to 2-2 on Saturday, only 11 days from its critical Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
BD-Sri Lanka first Test ends in draw
The first test of the two-match series between hosts Bangladesh and touring Sri Lanka ended in a draw in the final session of the 5th and final day at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Sunday, featuring 105…
Ctg Test: Tigers trail by 13-run with 7 wkts remaining at lunch Day 5
Dhaka – Bangladesh moved forward to save the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka scoring 187 for 3 in 55 overs in the 2nd innings at lunch on the 5th and final day at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury…
Mominul first Bangladeshi to score century in both innings
Dhaka – Top order batsman Mominul Haque is the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score century in both the innings of a test match scoring back to back century against Sri Lanka in the first test of the two-match series on…
Sabbir recalled to Tigers’ squad for 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the 2nd match of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka beginning on February 8 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka recalling all-rounder Sabbir Rahman.
Tesla to build world’s largest virtual power plant in South Australia
Entrepreneur Elon Musk and the South Australian government have revealed a plan to build the world’s largest virtual power plant. Under the plan, 50,000 homes in South Australia (SA) will have solar panels and batteries installed by Musk’s Tesla free…
Sea ice alert continues in China’s Liaodong Bay
China has maintained a sea ice alert for Liaodong Bay in northeast China’s Bohai Sea as the ice grew by nearly 5,000 square km daily.
Chirkutt performs in Sri Lanka
Entertainment Desk Popular band Chircutt is in Sri Lanka now to perform. The band’s vocal, Sharmin Sultana Sumi, shared their experience through her social media account. She thanked Bangladesh high commission in Sri Lanka recently for arranging such a trip…
Iresh to marry Mim
Entertainment Desk The news of marriage between actors Iresh Zaker and Mim Rashid was floating around the entertainment arena of the country for quite a few days. Even the photo of the two exchanging rings on Instagram was buzzing around…
Hrithik, Tiger Shroff’s film gets a new release date!
In an official press release, Yash Raj Films declared that Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor’s upcoming film will hit the theatres on the 2nd of October next year. The film is expected to be an action entertainer that…
‘This is why Uma Thurman is angry’
Actress Uma Thurman has detailed long hinted-at allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein. In a New York Times article, she says Weinstein pushed her down and “tried to expose himself” at the producer’s hotel room in London during the 1990s,…
Rodgers blames lack of creativity for rare Celtic defeat
KILMARNOCK, United Kingdom, (BSS/AFP) – Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers bemoaned his side’s lack of creativity after they slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat by Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday.The Hoops enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but failed to…
Conte committed to Chelsea despite Italy interest
LONDON, (BSS/AFP) – Antonio Conte insists speculation over his job will not derail his attempt to get his struggling Chelsea side back on track in the fight for a top-four finish in the Premier League.