Dhaka- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-member final squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe beginning on November 3 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, including four new faces in the team.
Day: October 25, 2018
3rd ODI: Tigers seek clean sweep, Zimbabwe consolation win
Dhaka – Bangladesh must seek to complete a clean sweep of visiting Zimbabwe when they will take on each other in the third game of the three-match ODI series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
Pliskova reaches WTA Finals semifinals with win over Kvitova
Singapore,(AP/UNB) – Karolina Pliskova won the first set to eliminate Petra Kvitova, and then won the second set to advance to the semifinals at the WTA Finals.
12-member BCB Eleven for 3-day practice match against Zimbabwe announced
Dhaka – BCB on Thursday announced a 12-member BCB Eleven to play a three-day practice match against touring Zimbabwe from October 29-31 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here ahead of the two-match Test series including pacer Shahadat Hossain Razib.…
Siddikur 1 shot behind to grab lead in Panasonic Open India
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s trailblasing golfer Siddikur Rahman signed for a flawless five-under-par 67 and stayed a one-shot behind to grab the lead with Thai player Suradit Yongcharoenchai after the opening round of the US$400,000 Panasonic Open India (POI) on Thursday.
‘New pathology guidelines to help fight breast cancer’
University of Queensland researchers said on Thursday that they have developed new breast cancer pathology guidelines that will give patients a better chance of fighting the major disease.
Jailed Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov wins EU rights award
The European Union on Thursday awarded its top human rights prize to Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker imprisoned in Russia accused of plotting acts of terrorism, calling him a symbol of all political prisoners being held there.
Jamal Khashoggi’s murder ‘premeditated’ – Saudi prosecutor
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder was “premeditated”, Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor has been quoted as saying by Saudi state media.
Apple CEO backs privacy laws, warns data being ‘weaponized’
The head of Apple on Wednesday endorsed tough privacy laws for both Europe and the U.S. and renewed the technology giant’s commitment to protecting personal data, which he warned was being “weaponized” against users.
UK watchdog fines Facebook over users’ data breach
British regulators on Thursday slapped Facebook with a fine of 500,000 pounds ($644,000) — the maximum possible — for failing to protect the privacy of its users in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
BNP leader Amir Khashru Khosru put on one-day remand
A court here on Thursday placed BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on a one-day remand in a case filed under the ICT Act.
Armed Forces to be well-equipped to protect independence: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the Armed Forces will be equipped with modern technologies to have all sorts of preparation to protect the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh in case of any attack.
Parliament on spree of making ‘black laws’: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the current parliament has been on a spree of making ‘black laws’ to establish Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ‘dictatorship’ and revive ‘Baksal’ in the country.
Khaleda’s adviser Muktadir sent to jail
A court here on Thursday sent BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and three other BNP men to jail in a sabotage case.
Quader call Jatiya Oikya Front a ‘rehabilitation centre’
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said a ‘rehabilitation centre’ has been opened, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, to ‘ruin’ Bangladesh.
Donald Trump attacks ‘media hostility’ after mail bombs
President Donald Trump has called on the media “to stop the endless hostility”, after suspected explosives were posted to high-profile US figures.
Is there a remittance trap?
Workers’ remittances—the money migrants send home to their families—command the attention of economists and policymakers because of their potential to improve the lives of millions of people.
The invisible, hungry hand
The very people who help put food on our tables often face numerous human rights violations, forcing them go to bed hungry.
Philippines to re-open ‘cesspool’ Boracay after clean up
The Philippines re-opens its crown jewel resort island Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month clean up aimed at repairing the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained mass tourism.
Mr Bangladesh’ gets uncut censor certificate
Entertainment Desk Abu Akhter Ul Iman’s debut film “Mr Bangladesh” has received uncut censor certificate from Bangladesh Film Censor Board . The film based on anti militancy and anti terrorism is produced and starred by Khijir Hayat Khan, director of…
Puja, Siam to star in Bollywood remake of ‘Dohon’
Culture Desk Puja Chery Roy and Siam Ahmed, the popular newcomer duo in Dhallywood, are set to star in the Bollywood remake of their upcoming film “Dohon.”
Johnny Depp to play legendary war photographer W Eugene Smith
Johnny Depp will headline a biopic of legendary war photographer W Eugene Smith, Variety reported. Minamata will be directed by actor and filmmaker Andrew Levitas (“Lullaby” 2013).
Resolving the complex South China Sea dispute
Iffat Ara Jasmin …
UN investigator: Genocide still taking place in Myanmar
United Nations, Oct 25 (AP/UNB) — Genocide is still taking place against Rohingya Muslims remaining in Myanmar and the government is increasingly demonstrating it has no interest in establishing a fully functioning democracy, U.N. investigators said Wednesday.
সৌদি রাজতন্ত্রের সমালোচক যেই যুবরাজেরা এখনো নিখোঁজ
২০১৫ থেকে ২০১৭ সাল পর্যন্ত ইউরোপে বসবাসরত তিনজন সৌদি যুবরাজ নিখোঁজ হয়ে যান যাদের প্রত্যেকেই সৌদি সরকারের সমালোচক ছিলেন। তাদের তিনজনকেই অপহরণ করে সৌদি আরবে ফিরিয়ে নেয়া হয়েছিল – এমন প্রমাণও রয়েছে। আর তারপর থেকে তাদের সম্পর্কে আর কিছু জানা…
Mugging case filed against 4 DU students; 3 held
Dhaka, Oct 25 – A case has been filed against four Dhaka University (DU) students for their alleged involvement in snatching the valuables from two brothers.
Trump calls for more civility in politics
President Donald Trump has called on people to be more civil in politics, after a series of suspected explosives were sent to high-profile US figures. He was speaking after parcels were sent to CNN and top Democrats, including Barack Obama…
Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN; no injuries
Washington, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — Crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, CNN and others were intercepted Tuesday night and Wednesday in a rash of attacks aimed at prominent Democrats and a cable news network often criticized…
RMG workers go on rampage in Narayanganj
Narayanganj, Oct 24 – Workers of a ferment factory went on a rampage following the death of a fellow worker in the factory in Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation( BSCIC) industrial area of Fatullah.
Banks and FIs more than needed in number: Muhith
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday admitted that the number of banks and financial institutions has been much higher than the need.