The Bangladesh Women’s team will face India in their first game of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the WACA ground in Perth, Australia on Monday . India smartly started their Women’s T20 WC campaign beating defending champions…
Month: February 2020
PCL: No foreign cricketer allowed this year
No foreign cricketers will be allowed to play in this year’s Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League that is set to begin on March 15, confirmed Kazi Inam Ahmed Chowdhury, chairman of the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) on Sunday.…
Two BPL football matches conclude in 2-2 draw
Two separate matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football ended in 2-2 draw at separate venues across the country on Sunday. In the day’s first match, Saif Sporting Club maintained their top slot in the league intact after playing…
Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Agreement signed, logo unveiled
The 10-team Bangabandhu Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, a qualifying meet for the World Cup Hockey, will be held in Dhaka from June 4 to 12. Ten participating countries are: India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh, Oman, Chinese…
HC seeks report on Khaleda’s health condition Feb 27
The High Court on Sunday asked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Vice Chancellor to submit a report on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition by 5 pm on Wednesday and fixed February 27 for hearing on her bail petition…
Khaleda to be granted bail, hopes Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday hoped that the High Court will deliver the ‘right’ order in the bail petition filed by their chairperson Khaleda by demonstrating the independence of the judiciary.
Hi-tech helps China cos resume production amid virus attack
After the installation of an “ozone disinfection chamber,” Wang Xiangqian felt relieved to resume work amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
GP pays Tk 10 bn to BTRC
Private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) on Sunday provided Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in compliance with the Supreme Court order.
Govt loss Tk 120bn a year as cable TV operators under-report
The government loses Tk 10,000-12,000 in revenue every year as the cable operators are not digitised their services, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.
Nine dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran
Nine people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.
‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ launched at Book Fair
Culture Desk A poetry book titled ‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ by Abdullah Al Yasin Shuvro has been published at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2020. This is the third poetry book from poet Shuvro.
Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo
When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo’s Carnival parade grounds, a costume of feathers clinging to her sinuous body, she fulfilled a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old.
Appellate Division upholds bail of Sigma Huda, two daughters
The Appellate Division on Sunday upheld anticipatory bail to Sigma Huda, the wife of former BNP minister Nazmul Huda, and her two daughters in a money laundering case.
Climate crisis needs everyone to act: ex-UN chief Figueres
Former United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres was a key architect of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, due to go into effect at the end of the year.
EU wants battery autonomy
As Europe looks to declare its tech independence by becoming a leader in next-generation batteries, it will have to start by making its own graphite.
Rahi, Nayeem helps Bangladesh skittle Zimbabwe for 265
Fast bowler Abu Jayed Rahi and off-spinner Nayeem Hasan claimed four wickets apiece as Bangladesh shot Zimbabwe out for 265 in its first innings of the solitary Test at Sher-e-Bangla Nationa lCricket Stadium on Sunday.
Banking sector now hostage to a quarter: CPD
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Saturday alleged that the country’s banking sector is now hostage to a handful of individuals and organisations. He made the allegation while addressing…
Urban experts call flyovers an ‘irreparable damage’
Dhaka Feb 23 – Terming construction of flyovers in the city an ‘irreparable damage’ to the city, urban experts have called for taking pragmatic steps instead of spending huge money on such mega structures to improve the traffic situation.
সহযাত্রী খেলাঘর আসরে শিশু-কিশোর প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত
২১শে ফেব্রুয়ারি আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস ও মুজিব শতবর্ষ উপলক্ষ্যে সহযাত্রী খেলাঘর আসরের আয়োজনে শিশু-কিশোর প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে। রাজধানীর মিরপুর পীরেরবাগস্থ পীরেরবাগ সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ে শক্রবার সকাল ৯টায় স্থানীয় শহীদ মিনারে পুষ্পস্তবক অর্পনের মাধ্যমে এই প্রতিযোগিতার শুরু হয়। শিশু শ্রেণি থেকে…
Liberation War heroes on Language Movement banner
Rajshahi, Feb 22 – Rajshahi University Music department used a banner in the ‘Prabhat Feri’ program on 21st February where the pictures of 7 Bir Shreshthos liberation war were used. Many in the university criticized the matter.
South Zone score 305 for 6 against East Zone on Day-1
Chattogram – Four times champions BCB South Zone made a good start in the final match of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) scoring 305 for 6 in 90 overs against Islami Bank East Zone at the end of first day…
1st Barishal Marathon 2020 held
Barishal- “1st Barishal Marathon 2020″ was held on Saturday at Bangabandhu Park in Barishal city, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and aiming to spread anti-drug spirit. The event, organised by science organization…
Kings earn a massive 12-0 victory over Anwara SC
Dhaka – National star-studded Bashundhara Kings earned a massive 12-0 goals victory over less-known Begum Anwara Sporting Club in the opening match of the Tricotex Women’s Football League that began on Saturday at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mustafa…
Final round of Bangabandhu, Bangamata U-17 Football begins
Dhaka – The final round of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib National Under-17 Gold Cup Football is set to kick off here on Monday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will grace the final match on next…
Abahani drops point with Brothers Union
Dhaka – Six times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited dropped point in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football after playing 1-1 draw with lowly Brothers Union Club in their 2nd match at Bangbabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday. After the day’s…
Cross-border S Korean drama overcomes political risks
For the South Korean crew behind the latest hit drama “Crash Landing on You,” recreating the life in North Korea was a painstakingly meticulous process with big political risks.
UN: 100,000 civilian casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years
A United Nations report says Afghanistan passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 civilians killed or hurt in the last 10 years since the international body began documenting casualties in a war that has raged for 18 years.
Bangladesh detains 24 Sri Lankan fishermen from Bay
Bangladesh Navy members detained 24 Sri Lankan fishermen in the Bay of Bengal for intruding into Bangladesh maritime boundary on Saturday.
Gucci bares backstage, No. 21 celebrates a decade
Milan Fashion Week opened Wednesday with outreach to China, largely cut off from the rest of the world by a new virus, and to Africa, often overlooked by luxury except as references.
Trade with China to become normal within 3 days: FBCCI
President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Saturday hoped that trade with China will become normal from Monday.