Dhaka, Oct 24 – Bangladesh clinched the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match to spare as they routed visiting Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the second day-night game at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Day: October 24, 2018
Soumya gets call for 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe
Dhaka- Bangladesh squad against visiting Zimbabwe has been expanded to 16-man from 15-man ahead of the 3rd and last ODI of the series as top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar got a call on Wednesday.
AFC U-19 Women’s: Bangladesh suffer 0-7 goal defeat against South Korea
Dhaka- Bangladesh Women’s Football team suffered 0-7 goal defeat against Asian giant South Korea in the opening match of the four-team Group D of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe on Wednesday.
2nd ODI: Zimbabwe set 248-run target for Bangladesh
Dhaka- Bangladesh will need to chase a moderate target of 248 runs for the victory in the second ODI of a three-match series against visiting Zimbabwe at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday
NCL: Barishal needs 159 on final day against Rangpur
Dhaka- Barishal Division will need to score 159 runs in the second innings on fourth and final day for the victory against Rangpur Division in the fourth round Tier1 match of the National Cricket League (NCL) at Cricket Ground in…
Experts caution study on plastics in humans is premature
Berlin,(AP/UNB) — Scientists in Austria say they’ve detected tiny bits of plastic in people’s stool for the first time, but experts caution the study is too small and premature to draw any credible conclusion. Presenting their findings at a congress…
LDP of Oli Ahmed extends support to Jatiya Oikya Front
Dhaka – Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), one of the components of the 20-party alliance, on Wednesday extended its full support to Jatiya Oikyafront led by Dr Kamal Hossain in Sylhet .
Alliance victory to bring people to centre sure: Dr Kamal
Dhaka– Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday urged the people of all walks of life to prepare for a united movement to free the country from the hands of ‘autocrat’.
Reelect AL to bring back Tarique and implement verdict: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought reelection so that the government can bring back Tarique Rahman for the execution of the court verdict pronounced against him in the August-21 grenade attack cases.
Japan orders Facebook to improve data protection
The Japanese government on Monday ordered Facebook to improve protection of users’ personal information following data breaches affecting tens of millions of people worldwide.
Enhanced salinity to displace 2 lakh in Bangladesh coastlines
A new study released by Washington-based international Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) today feared the elevated sea level as the climate change fallout to cause increased soil salinity which alone would force some 200,000 people in Bangladesh coastlines to migrate…
When Sridevi called her hit film Himmatwala ‘bad luck’
The 1980s smashing hit Himmatwala might have turned Sridevi into an overnight star in Bollywood, but according to a new book, the actor considered the film a “bad luck” for her.
Bhuban Majhi to take part in two foreign festivals
Culture Desk Fakhrul Arefin Khan’s Liberation War-based film Bhuban Majhi is going to take part in two foreign film festivals- Guwahati International Film Festival and Asian Film Festival, Barcelona in Spain.
Comedy serial on expatriate workers
Culture Desk A new drama serial which will be a comedy in genre is starting on Channel i from October 26.
Solar power lights up world’s fastest-growing refugee camp
By Dr Iftikher Mahmood Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct 23, 2018 (IPS) – Solar energy has long powered homes, businesses and portable electronics. Now, it’s powering a field hospital in the middle of the world’s fastest-growing refugee camp.
Over 200mn women still waiting for modern contraception
By Thalif Deen Ottawa, Canada, Oct 23 (IPS) – The international community will be commemorating two milestones in the history of population and development next year: the 50th anniversary of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the 25th anniversary of…
Work together to deal with maritime crimes: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the neighbouring countries to come forward to curb various maritime crimes as it is not possible to do that by a single country.
Bullet-hit body of suspected drug trader found in Teknaf
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 24 – Police recovered the bullet-hit body of a suspected drug trader from Maheshkhalia Para in Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Mufiz Alam, son of Lal Mia of Hnila Leda…
US to revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing of writer
Washington, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday described the killing of a Saudi journalist as a botched operation and a “bad original concept” as his administration took its first, careful steps toward punishing the Saudis by moving…
Jatiya Oikya Front’s maiden rally at Sylhet Wednesday
Sylhet, Oct 24 – Jatiya Oikya Front, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, is going to hold its public rally at Sylhet city on Wednesday to mobilise public support in favour of the alliance’s 7-point demand, including holding the next polls under…
Bangladesh ranked Lonely Planet’s 7th best value destination
Dhaka, Oct 24 – In a recent report showcasing the best-in-value travel destinations for 2019, Lonelyplanet.com has ranked Bangladesh 7th in their meticulously-crafted list of the top ten places for affordable adventures.
Hold talks with pol parties to avoid bloodshed: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka, Oct 23 – President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Tuesday called upon the government to take immediate steps for talks with political parties to avoid bloodshed over the upcoming general election.
স্থুলতা ও অপুষ্টি: একই সঙ্গে দু’টোতেই আক্রান্ত!
ওবেসিটি বা স্থুলতাকে পশ্চিমা সমাজের আর অপুষ্টিকে দরিদ্র দেশের সমস্যা হিসেবেই মনে করা হতো। কিন্তু সত্যটা আরও জটিল। বিশেষজ্ঞরা বলছেন, প্রতি ১০টি দেশের মধ্যে ৯টি দেশেই এই ‘ডাবল বারডেন’ বা যৌথ সমস্যায় ভুগছে। শুধু দেশ নয়, এমনকি একই পরিবারেও এই…
162 political leaders of Rangpur stand together for peace
Rangpur, October 23 – A total of 162 political leaders from Bangladesh Awami League (AL), Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party (JP) Rangpur Division came on one platform in Rangpur on Tuesday and pledged for nonviolent and peaceful elections.
Khashoggi murder ‘worst cover-up in history’: Trump
US President Donald Trump has called Saudi Arabia’s response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi “the worst cover-up ever”. He added that whoever organised the plot “should be in big trouble”. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, shortly afterwards,…
‘সুন্দরবন রক্ষার আন্দোলন প্রান-প্রকৃতি রক্ষা ও গনতন্ত্র রক্ষার অংশ’
প্যারিস, ২৩ অক্টোবর, ২০১৮ – “বৈশ্বিক দুষ্টচক্র সুন্দরবনসহ উপকূলীয় অঞ্চলকে বিপর্যস্ত করে জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনের সামনে বাংলাদেশকে আরো বিপন্ন করে তুলছে। একে মোকাবেলার জন্য ভারত বাংলাদেশসহ বৈশ্বিক সংহতি দরকার।
Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals antibiotic section sealed off
Savar, Oct 23 – A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) sealed off the antibiotic section of Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday.
Dr Kamal concerned over govt’s latest moves; Rally Wednesday
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday voiced concern over the government’s recent ‘moves’ as those may destroy the country’s political atmosphere.
AL associate BCL men attack quota reformists at DU: 3 hurt
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists allegedly attacked the quota reformists on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Tuesday, leaving three injured.
RU BCL brings out procession on campus defying ban
Rajshahi, Oct 23 – Spreading panic over the campus and defying a ban on political demonstration, human chain and hunger strike during the entrance examinations of the Rajshahi University, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) brought out a procession on campus on…