Tokyo (AP/UNB) — There was no great shock this time, regardless of how much Japan threw at the Springboks. South Africa advanced to the semifinals with a grinding 26-3 win over Japan on Sunday, bringing an end to the home…
Month: October 2019
Young Elephants of Laos humiliate Mohun Bagan
Chattogram – A late strike from forward Somxay Keohanam helped 10-man Young Elephants Football Club of Laos to bag a win over Mohun Bagan Athletic Club of India in their first match of the 3rd edition Sheikh Kamal International Club…
2 Bogura workers die falling into septic tank
Bagura –Two construction workers died after falling into a septic tank at Nanglu village in Dhunat upazila on Sunday.
Naomi Wolf and publisher part ways amid delay of new book
New York, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Naomi Wolf and her U.S. publisher have split up amid a dispute over her latest book, “Outrages.”
PM receives 2 Russian translated books on Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday received two books on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman translated into Russian language by a Russian professor.
Dr Kamal thanks Rashed Khan Menon
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday thanked Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon, MP for what he said confirming that people could not cast their votes in the December-30 national election.
Oikya Front getting ready to meet Khaleda
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – A Jatiya Oikyafront delegation, led by its convener Dr Kamal Hossain, wants to meet BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Menon proves current govt ‘illegal’, says BNP
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – BNP on Sunday said Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon like a ‘state approver’ admitted the fact that the current government is ‘illegal as no election was held on December 30 last year’.
4 killed in Bhola clash ‘over Facebook post’ hurting people
Bhola, Oct 20 (UNB) – Four people were killed and an unspecified number of others injured in a clash between police and local people while demonstrating in Borhanuddin upazila on Sunday, demanding the punishment of a youth ‘for a Facebook…
Ghaashphoring’s maiden album ‘Kichu Kotha Kichu Gaan’
Critically acclaimed musical chorus troupe Ghaashphoring Choir has launched its maiden album ‘Kichu Kotha Kichu Gaan’.
Ronaldo’s step-over move fools another defender
After all these years — and all those goals — Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark step-over move remains as effective as ever.
Man City beats Palace 2-0 to keep up pressure on Liverpool
Manchester City shrugged off a defensive injury crisis to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday and maintain some pressure on leader Liverpool.
Syria captures Hasakah province base, US troops go to Iraq
The Syrian army on Saturday captured a previous U.S.-run base in the northeastern province of Hasakah, as part of an ongoing military deployment in Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria, a military official said.
Sutarkhali River turns hostile in Khulna, devours land
An entire market and several homesteads were devoured by the Sutarkhali River in Dacope upazila over the last one month.
Quader: Menon’s election remark on his ‘personal interest
About Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon’s claim that people could not cast their votes in the last parliamentary elections, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday questioned whether he would have made the claim had he been a…
U.S. tariffs on EU aircraft subsidy dispute take effect
Washington, Oct. 18 (Xinhua/UNB) — Additional U.S. tariffs on a wide range of goods from the European Union (EU) after World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on aircraft subsidies took effect on Friday, a move likely to fuel trade tensions between…
Three including fake marriage registrar jailed
Chapainawabganj, Oct 19 (UNB) – A mobile court here on Saturday sentenced three individuals after a drive to prevent them from marrying off under-aged children.
Anti-casino drive: Dhaka North City councillor Rajib held
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested Tarequzzaman Rajib, councillor from ward No-33 of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), here on Saturday night for his alleged involvement in casino business.
Missing schoolgirl found dead in Kurigram
Kurigram, Oct 20 (UNB) – A schoolgirl who went missing while going to her school in Roumari upazila on Wednesday was found dead on Saturday.
Boris Johnson defeated on Brexit amendment vote
Boris Johnson has sent a letter to the EU requesting a Brexit extension – but urged European leaders to reject the delay.The Prime Minister is understood to have sent an unsigned photocopy of a delay request, distancing himself by stressing…
Film ‘Vanguard’ set for release on Chinese Lunar New Year
Beijing, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) — “Vanguard,” an upcoming Chinese action film starring Jackie Chan, is set for theatrical release on the Chinese mainland on Jan. 25, 2020, the Chinese Lunar New Year, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition…
Deep-sea explorers find sunken Japanese WWII ship
Midway Atoll, OCT 19 (AP/UNB) — Deep-sea explorers scouring the world’s oceans for sunken World War II ships are focusing in on debris fields deep in the Pacific, in an area where one of the most decisive battles of the…
England into RWC semis after record-tying win over Australia
Oita (AP/UNB) — The strains of English rugby anthem “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” were already triumphantly swirling around Oita Stadium when Anthony Watson intercepted a long pass out wide and bounded over for England’s fourth try that clinched a record-tying…
Bangladesh to face Maldives in last game on Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 will face Maldives U-16 in their third and last match of the four-team UEFA Assist Under-16 Development Tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. The match will kick-off at 7pm (BdST).In the day’s other match,…
Real Madrid Foundation share Spanish football experiences of BD
Dhaka – The YKK Holding Asia Private Ltd (YHA) continued their collaboration with the Real Madrid Foundation (RMF) for the 13th edition of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, aiming to support the healthy growth of children through football clinics…
Anti-Brexit protesters march through London
London (AP/UNB) — Tens of thousands of anti-Brexit protesters are marching through London as lawmakers debate Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new European Union divorce deal. Protesters, many wearing blue berets emblazoned with yellow stars symbolizing the EU flag, poured out…
Ctg Abahani off to flying start, crush TC Sports 4-1
Chattogram– Former champions and hosts Chattogram Abahani Limited got off to a flying in the 3rd edition of Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football Tournament upsetting defending champions TC Sports Club of the Maldives by 4-1 goals in the opening…
4th ATR72-600 aircraft added to US-Bangla fleet
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – US-Bangla Airlines has added a brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft which came straight from the factory in France landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 4:30pm on Saturday, said a…
Now people unable to exercise voting right freely: Menon
Barishal, Oct 19 – Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon, MP on Saturday claimed that people cannot exercise their franchise in elections freely.
International conference on sustainable agriculture held at BAU
Mymensingh, Oct 19 – An International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture (ICSA) 2019 was inaugurated on Saturday at Syed Nazrul Islam Conference hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).