Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero scored four goals as English Premier League leader Manchester City showed Riyad Mahrez what he was missing in a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester on Saturday.
Day: February 11, 2018
Mahbub ul Alam Joins as New MD of Islami Bank
Dhaka, Feb 11 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam has joined as the Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Following the decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank, Bangladesh Bank formally approved the appointment.
Venus Williams, Vandeweghe give US 2-0 lead in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – Venus Williams used her 1,000th career singles match to get the United States off to a strong start in its Fed Cup title defense.
Khaleda gets division facilities in prison
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday directed the jail authorities to provide division for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia according to the provision of the jail code.
Injured Shakib to miss first T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket Test and T20I sides skipper Shakib Al Hasan will remain out of the squad in the first match of a two-match T20I series against Sri Lanka due to finger injury which he suffered during fielding against…
Premier Cricket: Sheikh Jamal DC register 2nd successive win
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeated Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 28 runs in the second round match of the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) ground-5 in Savar on Sunday.
3rd Div Football: Araf SC beat ZA Sohel KC 1-0
Dhaka – Araf Sporting Club secured a solitary goal victory against Zabid Ahsan Sohel Krira Chakra in the match of the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
1st Div Women’s Cricket: City Club emerge group champions
Dhaka – City Club emerged Group B champions in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League after a four-wicket victory against Rayer Bazar Athletic Club in the first phase match at Kalabagan Krira Chakra Ground on Sunday.
20-Party backs BNP agitation to get Khaleda freed
The 20-Party Alliance on Sunday expressed solidarity with all the programmes announced by BNP and decided to actively take part in those demanding Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Digital payment increases sale in Ekushey Book Fair
Book sale in Ekushey Book Fair this year is jumping day by day as a result of introducing digital payment system, sellers of different book stalls at the fair ground said.
Indian speeding train kills 4 elephants
At least four elephants were killed and two others injured in Assam after a train hit a herd trying to cross railway tracks, officials said.
Internet slowdown to check question paper leak
Mobile phone operators have been asked to slow down internet speed for an hour in the morning during the SSC examinations to check question paper leaks, according to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Dhaka announced autarky in fish and meat production
Bangladesh has attained self-sufficiency in fish and meat production.Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda announced this at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Sunday.
Jet crashes with 71 passengers just after take-off in Moscow
A Russian passenger plane has crashed after leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport with 71 people on board.The Saratov Airlines jet vanished minutes after take-off and crashed near the village of Argunovo, about 80km (50 miles) south-east of Moscow.
Star cricketer Shakib made ACC goodwill ambassador against graft
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) goodwill ambassador to campaign against corruption.
BNP to form human chain in capital on Monday
As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists will stage a human chain in the city on Monday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Jail is not for leading luxurious life: Quadeer
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said jail is not a place for leading a luxurious life or for spending leisure time.
Pakistan’s leading Human rights activist Asma Jehangir dies
Asma Jehangir, one of Pakistan’s prominent right activists and lawyers, has died of a heart attack in the eastern city of Lahore. She was 66.
Cattrall blasts ‘cruel’ Parker after brother’s death
Kim Cattrall has criticised fellow Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker after she sent condolences following the death of Cattrall’s brother. Cattrall wrote on Instagram: “Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you really…
Wenger fears Arsenal’s top four chances are in peril
LONDON, (BSS/AFP) – Arsene Wenger conceded Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Champions League exile are in severe danger after Harry Kane condemned them to a damaging 1-0 defeat against bitter rivals Tottenham.
Arbitration results in Keraniganj man’s death over 2nd marriage
Dhaka -A young man was beaten to death allegedly by a mob at Bottoli area of the upazila on Saturday.
Women’s Cricket: Sheikh Russel earn 321-run victory over Azad SC
Dhaka – A brilliant century by Pinki Akter enabled Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy to earn a massive 321-run victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan KC ground here on…
Bangladeshi Children on a Russian Winter Adventure
Dhaka, Feb 10 – Eight Bangladeshi children between the age of 11 and 16 arrived Moscow in the early morning of February 9 to attend the traditional Russian winter adventure in the Penza region, roughly 600 km away from the…
RU teacher passes away
Rajshahi, Feb 10 – Professor Shamsuddin former professor of Philosophy Department of Rajshahi University (RU) and also the founder of “Renu Memorial Trust” a scholarship for meritorious student of Philosophy died for his cardiac attack at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital…
JU student falls sick after ragging
Savar (Dhaka), Feb 10 – A fresher student of Jahangirnagar University (JU) is suffering from mental imbalance as he sustained severe mental torture by his senior fellows.
BNP takes up 3-day agitation to press Khaleda’s release
Dhaka – The BNP on Saturday announced a three-day new course of action including hunger strike and sit-in programme demanding the release of chairperson Khaleda Zia.
DU student tortured by BCL needs long term treatment
Dhaka, Feb 10 – Ehsan Rafiq has to go in a long term medical treatment as his right eye is in risk; could be damaged permanently, internal bleeding is happening in his eye also cornea could be damaged as his…
18 killed in Hong Kong double-decker bus crash
Hong Kong, Feb 10 (AP/UNB) — A double-decker bus crashed in a Hong Kong suburb on Saturday evening, killing 18 people and injuring dozens more, authorities in the southern Chinese city said.
Khaleda verdict warning for corrupt politicians: Quader
Narayanganj, Feb 10 (UNB) – Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the court’s verdict against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is a warning message for corrupt politicians in the country.