Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will accord a reception to Akbar Ali-led ICC U-19 World Cup Champions Bangladesh team on March 8 at Ganobhaban in the capital. State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel MP disclosed it…
Month: March 2020
Tigers romp to victory in first ODI by 169 runs
Sylhet — Riding on the superb batting of Liton Das and an all-round performance by Mohammad Saifuddin, hosts Bangladesh clinched an easy 169 run- victory over touring Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match ODI series at Sylhet International…
Dhaka Abahani share top slot with B Kings, Saif SC
Dhaka – The six times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited shared the top slot in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football along with the defending champions Bashundhara Kings and Saif SC after beating old Dhaka outfit Rahmatgonj MFS by 1-0 goal…
Iranian director wins prize at Berlin festival in absentia
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s “There Is No Evil” won the Golden Bear prize Saturday for best picture at the Berlin Film Festival. Rasoulof wasn’t there to accept the award due to a travel ban imposed on him by Iranian authorities.
Two-month Hilsa fishing ban begins in Bangladesh
The two-month government ban on catching, selling and transporting of Hilsa began Sunday.
Power-water tariff hike: BNP announces nationwide protest
Describing the government’s move to increase the tariffs of power and water as an ‘anti-people move’, BNP has decided to organise human chain programmes across the country, including the capital, on Monday in protest against it.
Islamic Banks organise Digital Banking Fair 2020 in Ctg
To popularize the digital banking products Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, First Security Islami Bank Ltd., Social Islami Bank Limited, Union Bank Limited and NRB Global Bank Limited jointly organized Digital Banking Fair 2020 at Chittagong Club in Chattogram city on…
Onion prices coming down at land ports wholesaler markets
The prices of onion have started falling in wholesale markets in Hili land port after India decided to withdraw its ban to export the bulb to Bangladesh.
Automate insurance services, restore people’s trust: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to bring insurance activities under technology based automation system and settle insurance claims of clients quickly to restore the people’s faith in the sector.
Shahnoor debuts as director
Entertainment Desk Finally Actress Shahnoor is going to debut as a director. She has been interested in directing for a long time. However, she could not manage to do so due to several issues. The actress is directing two short…
Automate insurance services, restore people’s trust: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to bring insurance activities under technology based automation system and settle insurance claims of clients quickly to restore the people’s faith in the sector.
Major “pathway” to slowing Alzheimer’s disease uncovered
Australian researchers said they have replicated a crucial brain process that pointed to a potential pathway in slowing the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Spring poem festival enchants Rangpur audience
Culture Desk The colourful “Spring Poem Festival-2020”enchanted a huge audience at Shilpokola Academy auditorium in the city on Saturday night.
Two-month Hilsa ban begins
The government’s two-month ban on catching, selling and transporting of Hilsa began Sunday.
Bangladesh eying to end Women’s T20 WC with winning note
Sports Desk In a bid to end the campaign with good note,Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their last match of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup tomorrow (Monday) at Melbourne in Australia.
6 students killed as truck hits pickup van in Netrokona
Netrokona, March 01 – A pickup van collided head-on with a truck in Durgapur Upazila on Saturday night killing six students and injuring 20 others.
Dhaka’s kitchen markets see substantial fall in onion prices
Dhaka, March 01- The prices of onion have marked a substantial fall in Dhaka’s kitchen markets after India decided to lift the ban on its export after about six months. According to traders, the prices fell by as much as…
চট্টগ্রামে পুলিশ বক্সে বিস্ফোরণ: ঢাকায় হামলার সঙ্গে সাদৃশ্য খুঁজছে পুলিশ
চট্টগ্রামে পুলিশ বক্সে বিস্ফোরণের ঘটনার সঙ্গে ঢাকার হামলার মিল আছে কিনা, তা খতিয়ে দেখছে পুলিশ। চট্টগ্রামের অতিরিক্ত কমিশনার শ্যামল নাথ বিবিসি বাংলাকে বলছেন, ” বিস্ফোরণের ঘটনাটি নিয়ে এখন তদন্ত চলছে। ঢাকায় পুলিশের ওপর হামলার সঙ্গে এই বিস্ফোরণের কোন মিল আছে…
Coronavirus: Nasa images show China pollution clear amid slowdown
Satellite images have shown a dramatic decline in pollution levels over China, which is “at least partly” due to an economic slowdown prompted by the coronavirus, US space agency Nasa says.
Muhyiddin Yassin new Malaysia PM, Mahathir loses bid
Kuala Lumpur, AP/UNB, Feb 29 – Malaysia’s king has appointed seasoned politician Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister, trumping Mahathir Mohamad’s bid to return to power after a week of political turmoil that followed his resignation as prime minister.
As India counts dead, brutality of Hindu-Muslim clashes emerges
New Delhi, AP/UNB, Feb 29 – The wounded came in waves. First in ones and twos, limping up the steps and staggering through the aluminium doors, and then in wheelbarrows, with bleeding skulls and stabbed necks. Finally, the motorcycles and…
Record 4919 books out during the Ekushey Fair; sale Taka 23m
Dhaka, Feb 29 – The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair ended on Saturday amid a record publication of books and fanfare. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid was present as the chief guest while President of Bangla Academy Emeritus…
English help Peshawar & Multan win in Pakistan Super League
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — England allrounder Lewis Gregory grabbed 4-25 and led 2017 champion Peshawar Zalmi to a 16-run win over the Lahore Qalandars in a rain-affected Pakistan Super League match on Friday. At Multan, Gregory’s countryman, Moeen Ali, notched…
Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photos
Los Angeles (AP/UNB) — Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed. The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that a public safety source…
Bangladesh exit despite super bowling show
Dhaka — Bangladesh Women’s national team suffered a third defeat in trot in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia on Saturday losing to New Zealand by 17 runs and made an exit from the race. Bangladesh went…
Bangladesh-Zimbabwe series: 1st ODI Sunday
Dhaka — After the one-off Test, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are now set to face off in a three-match ODI series starting at Sylhet International Stadium on Sunday. Bangladesh are looking to show the same dominance that they have demonstrated in…