Dhaka – West Indies smashed Pakistan by seven wickets in their first World Cup game on Friday at the Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Pakistan batted first after losing the toss and were bundled for 105 in 21.4 overs. West Indies chased…
Month: May 2019
Tamim uncertain for Bangladesh’s first World Cup game
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s injury woes before the World Cup worsened with opener Tamim Iqbal suffering a fresh blow during net session at the Oval on Friday. “Tamim came out of the net right after the blow which was a sign…
Amateur Int’l Rating Chess: Three players share top slot
Dhaka – Three players secured maximum 4 points each in the ongoing Walton Amateur International Rating Chess Tournament (Open) 2019 at the National Sports Council old building on Friday. They are- CM Subrota Biswas, Jabed Al Azad and Sk Rashedul…
Gayle sets new record of 40 sixes in World Cup
Dhaka- West Indies batsman Chris Gayle started his final World Cup campaign with a fifty on Friday and set a new record of most number of sixes in ICC World Cup events. He has smashed 40 sixes so far.Among others…
58 Rohingyas rescued while being trafficked to Malaysia
Chattogram, May 31 (UNB)— Bangladesh Coast Guard on Thursday rescued 58 Rohingyas, mostly women and children, from the deep sea while they were being trafficked to Malaysia. Two suspected traffickers were also detained from the South of St Martin’s Island.…
Khaleda’s release depends on govt goodwill: Moudud
Dhaka, May 31 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said their party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail depends on goodwill of the government since the judiciary is unable to work independently. “Khaleda Zia isn’t getting bail…
Jumatul Wida observed across Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 31 (UNB) – Muslims across the country observed Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, with due religious zeal and reverence. A large number of fasting devotees attended the Jum’a prayers at mosques across the country with special…
Hasina arrives in Jeddah to attend Makkah Summit
Jeddah, May 31 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday afternoon arrived here in Saudi Arabia, the second destination of her tri-nation tour, from Tokyo wrapping up her four-day visit to Japan. A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines…
Dhaka waits to see Teesta issue resolved: Hamid tells Modi
New Delhi, May 31 (UNB)— The people of Bangladesh have been waiting for years to see the Teesta River water sharing issue settled, President Abdul Hamid told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. “I believe an agreement will be…
Welcome to GAFA land of tech giants where winner takes all
by Susanne Wixforth Amazon symbolises the four platform giants, also known as GAFA (Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon). The company is Europe’s largest platform retailer and its turnover is twice as high as that of its 20 largest competitors. While…
Big win over South Africa justifies England’s favourites tag
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) — After posting a big total of 311 for eight, England packed up the South African innings for just 207 to register a thumping win by 104 runs in the first match of the ICC World…
Keeping armies out of schools – An interview
Philippa H Stewart Senior Media Officer Bede Sheppard Deputy Director, Children’s Rights Division During times of war around the world, students, teachers, and schools have frequently come under attack from armies and armed groups. Schools are deliberately targeted to stop…
Salah seeking redemption in Champions League final
New York (AP/UNB) – His left shoulder in a sling, Mohamed Salah stood in a line at the airport in Kiev with the rest of Liverpool’s disappointed players as they made their way back from the Champions League final last…
Couture Council to honor Louboutin and his red-soled shoes
New York , May 30 (AP/UNB) — From a tiny bottle of nail polish, a luxury fashion empire was born. Designer Christian Louboutin says he was experimenting in his factory one day when he suddenly seized his assistant’s bottle of…
Saudi King Salman urges international effort to thwart Iran
Saudi Arabia, May 31 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman opened an emergency summit of Arab leaders in Islam’s holiest city of Mecca on Friday with a call for the international community to use all means to confront Iran, but…
Unfit motor Launch back to service makes Eid trips risky
Keraniganj, May 31 (UNB) – Workers of some 30 dockyards in and around Keraniganj are passing a busy period in their respective dockyards in refurbishing the old and unfit launches to earn extra money ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr. One of…
Cricket World Cup: England beat South Africa by 104 runs in opener
London (AP/UNB) – England comfortably handled South Africa and a lively Oval pitch to win the opening match of the Cricket World Cup by 104 runs with 10 overs to spare. It was the statement win sought by the hot…
Bd Man suffers in Rajshahi jail for sins of his brother
Rajshahi, May 30 (UNB) – An innocent man has been languishing in jail reportedly for 3 years, for a crime committed by his elder brother in Sotobongram area of the district town. The victim was identified as Sajal Mia, younger…
The new face of activism: Youth
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, May 30 2019 (IPS) – Rather than waiting for adults to act, more young girls and boys are standing up and speaking out on the world’s pressing issues. In recent years, the international community has seen…
Cyberlaws in Southeast Asia spell bad news for HR, democracy
By Josef Benedict Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Apr 9 2019 (IPS) – Around the globe, cyberspace has become the new battleground in the fight for the heart and soul of democracy. And Southeast Asia is fast becoming one of the global…
These dangerous aliens are here to stay
By Baher Kamal Madrid, May 29 2019 (IPS) – No, no, no. Nothing to do with what the US and Europe’s far-right fanatics now use to vociferate, saying once and again that “migrants come here to destroy our democracy, our…
ঈদে গ্রামমুখো মানুষের নিরাপদে যাতায়াত নিশ্চিত করুন -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
পবিত্র ঈদুল ফিতর উপলক্ষে নাড়ীরটানে বাড়িফেরা মানুষের নিরাপদে ও নির্বিগ্নে যাতায়াত নিশ্চিত করার দাবি জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই। আজ এক বিবৃতিতে তিনি বলেন, রাজধানীসহ শহরে বসবাসরত অধিকাংশ মানুষ গ্রামমুখি। তাই বিভিন্ন…
Professor Dr Lutful Hassan New VC of BAU
Mymensingh, May 30 – Professor Dr Lutful Hassan of Genetics and Plant Breeding department has been appointed vice- chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) for next four years. He was appointed by honorable president Abdul Hamid, also chancellor of the…
Niko charge hearing against Khaleda deferred to June 23
Dhaka, May 30 – The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka yesterday set June 23 for the next hearing on charge-framing against 11 persons, including BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Niko graft case. Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman of the…
Chittagong jail prisoner killed in fight with inmate
Dhaka, May 30 – A prisoner of Chattogram Central Jail was killed on Wednesday over infighting with his inmate, said Chattogram jail authority. Over the murder incident, Chattogram Central Jail’s jailor Nasir Ahmed filed a case at city’s Kotwali Police…
Bangladesh for Ulema body at OIC to help counter militancy
Dhaka, May 30 – Bangladesh on Thursday proposed a new platform for the Ulema to work together to counter extremism and terrorism at the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) Council of foreign ministers. Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen emphasised that…
Bangladesh team leave for Netherlands on June 7
Dhaka – A nine-member Bangladesh archery team will leave for the Netherlands to compete in the World Archery Championship, a OG QT World Ranking Event. It is scheduled to take place at s-Hertogenbosch in Netherlands from June 9 to 16.…
BFF to arrange Women’s Football League in Oct-Nov
Dhaka- Chairman of Women’s wing of Bangladesh Football Federation and FIFA council member Mahfuza Akter Kiron on Thursday said that they will arrange Women’s Football League in October-November this year. “We’ll arrange amateur football league for women’s booters either in…
Stokes propels England to 311 in World Cup opener
Dhaka – In the World Cup opener against South Africa at the Oval in London, hosts England on Thursday posted 311 for eight in 50 overs. Ben Stokes was the highest scorer for England hitting 89 off 79. Along with…
South Africa bowl first in World Cup game against England
Dhaka – South African captain Faf du Plessis on Thursday won the toss against England and decided to bowl at the Kennington Oval, London, in the first match of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2019 in England and Wales. The…