NEW YORK – Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervy five-setter and win the US Open on Sunday for his first Grand Slam title. The second seeded Austrian beat the fifth seed 2-6, 4-6,…
Day: September 14, 2020
Hockey Federation’s EC meeting tomorrow
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) will sit tomorrow (Tuesday) to discuss some important agendas in an executive committee’s meeting. The BHF president and Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat will preside over the meeting to be held at Falcon…
BCB refuses to accept Sri Lanka’s terms and conditions
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it clear that the Sri Lanka tour is not possible with the terms and conditions given by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The board already let the SLC know their decision and hopes…
Magpie steals scenes from Naomi Watts in ‘Penguin Bloom’
OTTAWA, Sept 14, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Oscar-nominated actress Naomi Watts has worked with Hollywood icons such as David Lynch and Sean Penn, but admitted Saturday that a magpie stole her scenes in “Penguin Bloom,” premiering at the Toronto film festival.
Bangladesh keen to deepen ties with Turkey: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh is keen to boost its relationship with Turkey for mutual benefits as it is deeply rooted in shared history, faith and traditions based on trust and confidence.
Bangladesh reports 26 COVID-19 deaths, 1,812 fresh cases
DHAKA, Sept 14, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh today recorded 26 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 1,812 fresh cases overnight.
Veteran actor Sadek Bachchu passes away
DHAKA, Sept 14, 2020 (BSS) – Veteran actor Sadek Bachchu passed away today in the capital’s Universal Medical College Hospital.He was 65.
No permission needed to fly toy drones: Cabinet
No prior permission is needed to fly toy drones for amusement or for state and military purposes as the Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the Drone Registration and Flying Guideline, 2020.
Action must now over Rohingya rights violations: UNHCHR
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Monday said action must now be taken to properly remedy the serious violations the Rohingya have suffered, and include them into the life of their country.
Troop movement: Myanmar Ambassador in Dhaka summoned
Dhaka, Sept 14 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Aung Kyaw Moe and protested visible movement of Myanmar military very close to Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
Equal tariff eyed to promote solar-powered irrigation pumps
Dhaka, Sept 14 – The Bangladesh government has planned to make the tariff of solar-run irrigation pumps equal to that of the grid electricity-run irrigation ones.
TikTok choses Oracle over Microsoft as US buyer
Washington, AP/UNB, Sept 14 – The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred buyer, according to a source familiar with the deal.
COVID-19 devastating the Palestinian economy, says UNCTAD
Geneva, 9 Sep (Kanaga Raja) – The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the socioeconomic conditions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), which were already moving from bad to worse before the onset of the pandemic, the UN Conference on Trade and…
Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise in new infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded a record one-day rise in the number of new coronavirus infections, with 307,930 reported over 24 hours.
IBBL Dhaka East Zone organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
Dhaka East Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector on 12 September 2020, Saturday. Professor Dr. Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, executive committee of the bank addressed the program as…
Father Timm- My Benevolent Guide
M ZAHIDUL HAQUE YES, Father Richard William Timm was indeed a benevolent guide to me. He used to guide me whenever I would ask him for his advice. He was an ardent reader of my newspaper articles and would often…
Spinner Miraz out to thrive in foreign condition
DHAKA — Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz sets his target to thrive in the foreign condition, which is traditionally tougher for the Asian spinners. Miraz, who shot into the limelight with an epic performance against England in his debut series,…
Saif waits for another test as Lee overcomes coronavirus
DHAKA —Four coaching staff members including trainer NicK Lee and one player were found COVID-19 negative after being tested, a press release of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said here today. The BCB didn’t disclose the name of the player…