Dhaka – Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten knock of 61 helped Dhaka Dynamites overpower Sylhet Sixers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday.
Year: 2019
David Warner guides Sixers to 158 against Dynamites
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers captain David Warner starred with the bat again, hitting 63 off 43 balls, to guide his side post a challenging 158/8 against Dhaka Dynamites on Friday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Fire breaks out at closed jute mill in Chittagong
A fire broke out at a closed jute mill in the city’s AK Khan area on Friday afternoon.
AL leader Quader sees split in Jatiya Oikya Front alliance
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Human diet causing ‘catastrophic’ damage to planet
The way humanity produces and eats food must radically change to avoid millions of deaths and “catastrophic” damage to the planet, according to a landmark study published Thursday.
Katrina Kaif disagrees with the term item song
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Poppy, Toma’s desire fulfilled
Entertainment Desk Poppy and Toma Mirza got the National Film Award for the recognition of their acting skills. Both are hailed from greater Khulna. Poppy got the award for three times while Toma got it for single time. Poppy always…
Salman’s secret gym on ‘Bharat’ set
Irrespective of how busy Salman Khan is, his daily schedule will feature a rigorous workout session – the primary reason why he is fighting fit at 53.
Last hopes to save Bolivian aquatic frog
Almost a year after conservationists sent out a plea to help save a species of Bolivian aquatic frog.
New TVC pair Sonia, Aman
Entertainment Desk For the first time Popular actress and model Sonia Hossain worked in a TV commercial in Kolkata. Dhaka’s popular film actor Aman also performed with her in the TVC.
“For Rishi, me, everything is Khel Khel Mein,” Rakesh Roshan
Filmmaker and actor Hrithik Roshan’s father, Rakesh Roshan recently made headlines due to his health.
Pop singer Sam Smith has eye surgery
British pop singer Sam Smith has revealed he underwent an eye operation while holidaying in New Zealand on Wednesday.
Bangladeshi honoured for heroism in UAE
A Bangladeshi in Ajman was recognised by local authorities for his exemplary bravery and heroism when he rose to the challenge and saved the life of a three-year-old boy.
Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet
A hamburger a week, but no more — that’s about as much red meat people should eat to do what’s best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world’s diet.
Bangladesh moves to connect with 3rd submarine cable
The government has decided to connect Bangladesh with another submarine cable, its third, in order to cope with its burgeoning tech-savvy population’s hunger for data consumption, according to Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar.
Climate change worsen soil salinity across Bangladesh coasts
As a country with a large coastline, the adverse impacts of saltwater intrusion are significant in Bangladesh. Salinity mainly affects land and water in the coastal areas.
21 confirmed dead in Nairobi hotel siege
At least 21 people were killed when Somali militants stormed a luxury hotel compound in Nairobi, Kenya’s government has confirmed. Hundreds were forced to flee the bloodshed at the DusitD2 hotel and business complex on Tuesday. Some 28 injured people…
May says MPs must ‘work together’ to deliver Brexit
Theresa May has called on MPs to “put self-interest aside” and “work constructively together” to find a way forward for Brexit. Earlier, the prime minister won a vote of no confidence by 325 to 306, as rebel Tory MPs and…
A teacher can be a child’s best friend or worst enemy
While mothers are known to suffer both in the coming of their children into this world and their going from it, nothing prepares them for the suicide of their offspring. That’s hell within hell. Parents have the misfortune of holding…
HC order Thursday on legality of new MPs-elect taking oath
Dhaka, Jan 16 – The High Court will deliver its order on Thursday on a writ petition filed challenging the legality of oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the December 30 polls last year. After completion of hearing, the HC bench…
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5 DU teachers, 37 students get Dean’s Award
A total of 37 students of different departments under the Faculty of Sciences of Dhaka University (DU) have been given ‘Dean’s Award’ for their outstanding academic results in BS (Hons) examination of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Shahnaj gets back her motorcycle stolen by a fraud
Police recovered the motorcycle of Shahnaj Akhter Putul from Narayanganj on Wednesday, a day after it was stolen from the capital’s Manik Mia Avenue.
Hearing on charge-hearing, Khaleda’s bail plea deferred
A court here Wednesday deferred the hearing on charge framing and bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case over the killing of eight people in an arson attack on a bus in 2015.
BPL: Sunny shines with ball as Dhaka taste first loss
Dhaka – Rajshahi Kings beat Dhaka Dynamites by 20 runs on Wednesday in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny helped Rajshahi defend a small total of 136, taking three scalps for eight runs.
Liton, Warner guide Sixers to 187/5 against Riders
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers posted a challenging total of 187/5 on Wednesday at their home venue Sylhet International Stadium against defending champions of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Rangpur Riders. Liton Das and David Warner hit fifties for the Sixers.
Hasan Mahmud calls TIB report on polls Oikyafront’s version
Dismissing the report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) that found irregularities in 47 out of 50 constituencies during the national election as ‘questionable and controversial’, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said it is similar to Jatiya Oikyafront’s version.
UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed
British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple her government.
‘Main accused’ in Xulhaz-Tanoy murders held from Tongi
Police on Tuesday night arrested the main suspect from Tongi in Gazipur district in a case filed over the murders of LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub Tanoy in 2016.