Dhaka – India managed to score 224 for eight wickets in 50 overs in their fifth game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday. The former two times world champions failed…
Day: June 22, 2019
West Indies opt to bowl against New Zealand
Dhaka – New Zealand were invited to bat first in their 6th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bowl first…
ICC WC: Saifuddin uncertain for Afghanistan clash
Dhaka – Bangladeshi bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin might not be available for Bangladesh’s next game against Afghanistan at Southampton on June 24 as he is yet to recover from a back injury. Akram Khan, the chairman of Bangladesh Cricket Board’s…
Virtual Facebook currency faces real-world resistance
If Facebook’s new cryptocurrency shouldresonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers. Many Indians are shut out of banking and face punitive fees for simpletransactions, like transferring money to their loved…
Massive tree plantation stressed for adaption of climate change
Speakers at a programme stressed the need for massive tree plantation to reduce environmental degradation and adapt to adverse impacts of climate change for a safer planet. They expressed the view at the discussion organised by divisional office of the…
Int’l Theatre Festival begins at Shilpakala
Entertainment Desk The Bangladesh International Theatre Festival opened at the National Theatre Auditorium in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy , an initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on Friday . Shilpakala Academy Director General Liaquat Ali Lucky, giving the welcome speech…
‘Ayub Bachchu square’ in Port City
Entertainment Desk The beautification programme in Chattogram was underway last year, after Ayub Bachchu’s death on October 18. Chittagong City Corporation Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin made the decision to dedicate a square to Ayub Bachchu, and erect a guitar statue…
Janhvi ,Ananya Panday snapped in Mumbai
Janhvi Kapoor made her debut in Bollywood last year in Dharma Productions’ Dhadak, while Ananya Panday entered the industry this year in Student Of The Year 2 under the same banner. Both these actresses are one film old, yet they…
Budgetary reform for sustainable development in BD urged
Dhaka, June 21 – Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform of Bangladesh called for budgetary system reform for sustainable development. The platform recommended the budgetary system be reformed to effectively impact the country’s sustainable development at roundtable programme…
Bruce Springsteen beats Madonna to top UK album chart
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) – Bruce Springsteen has beaten fellow US music veteran Madonna to top the UK album chart with his latest release, reports BBC. Western Stars – The Boss’s 19th studio album – racked up 25,000 more combined…
‘Born a refugee, I dream of a place called home’
By Mohammed On World Refugee Day, personal reflections of a young Palestinian from the Gaza Strip CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, USA, Jun 20 2019 (IPS) – I am a refugee, born to a refugee family. I was granted that status…
Put gender violence survivors in front and centre
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jun 20 2019 (IPS) – Sexual violence is still all too common and continues to threaten peace and security worldwide. How can we do better? Put survivors at the centre. Marking the International Day for the…
US-China trade war, sea row in ASEAN summit spotlight
Bangkok, June 22 (AP/UNB) — Southeast Asian leaders will commit to conclude a long-delayed regional trade pact this year despite lingering odds to fend off risks from a protracted U.S.-China trade war when they gather for a weekend summit in…
A half-hour away: How Trump opted against Iran strike
Washington, June 22 (AP/UNB) — The planes were ready — their deadly cargo poised for delivery within a half-hour. President Donald Trump had been given a series of options Thursday night on how to respond to Iran’s downing of an…
ePassport for Bangladesh nationals may start from July
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) – The Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) is ready to begin distribution of digital passports, also known as ePassports, from July to ease immigration. “It’ll start from July 1 if the Home Ministry gives clearance,”…
Malinga’s milestone 50th World Cup wicket helps in big upset
Leeds, June 21 (AP/UNB) — A distinctive, slinging bowling action and tint in his shock of hair have made Lasith Malinga a recognizable fixture of Sri Lanka’s squads at four Cricket World Cups. When his teammates needed something special on…
Developing countries’ concerns over details of UNFCCC meet
Bonn, 21 June (TWN) — Agendas of the next UNFCCC session, frequency of forthcoming meetings of the Conference of the Parties (COPs) and participation of non-Party stakeholders in the process have proved contentious in discussions under the agenda item on…
‘Last resort’ partial aid halt to opposition-held Sana’a: UN
The World Food Programme (WFP), the UN’s emergency food relief agency, confirmed on Friday in a statement that it has started a “partial suspension” of aid to areas of Yemen controlled by Houthi opposition forces, including the capital, Sana’a. Spokesperson…
PDB key power producer of BD incurs Tk103 billion loss
Dhaka, Jun 22 – The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) incurred the highest loss of Tk 10,271.58 crore (Tk103 billion) among 49 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the outgoing 2018-19 fiscal year (till April 30), according to the Bangladesh Economic Survey…
Sri Lanka upset England, create hope for World Cup underdogs
London, June 21 (AP/UNB) —Top-ranked England lost for the second time when Sri Lanka secured a stunning 20-run victory at Headingley. England had been aiming to retake the lead in the World Cup standings with a win and appeared to…
Bangladesh, China plan to boost bilateral ties
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) – Bangladesh and China plan to take their ‘strategic partnership’ to a new height when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits the country next month. Beijing has invited Prime Minister Hasina to pay an official visit from…