NEW DELHI – Australia’s Marcus Stoinis smashed a whirlwind half-century as Delhi Capitals edged out Kings XI Punjab in a super-over thriller after the second match of the Indian Premier League ended in a tie on Sunday. Stoinis proved his…
Day: September 21, 2020
IPL umpire ‘man of the match’ after short-run howler
DUBAI – Former India star Virender Sehwag led the criticism on Monday after an umpiring error that may have affected the outcome of an Indian Premier League game. Kings XI Punjab lost to Delhi Capitals in a super over on…
Sheikh Hasina International Online Chess to begin Sept. 24
DHAKA – Joytu Sheikh Hasina International Online Chess tournament, on the occasion of the 74th birthday celebration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will be held from September 24-26. The three-day meet sponsored by Canadian University of Bangladesh, organised by South…
Mustafizur wants to play in all format of cricket
DHAKA —Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman trashed the notion of not giving Test cricket much importance, stating that he wants to be a player of all formats of cricket. He said that he is now working on his fitness and…
Newly elected BSSF president meets State Minister for Sports
DHAKA – Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) newly elected president and also the vice chancellor of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Major General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan PSC made a courtesy call to State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad…
BFF distributes trophies of different leagues
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) distributed trophies to the clubs of different leagues champions, runners-up, third and fourth place finishers through a formal prize distribution ceremony held today at the premises of BFF Bhaban here. BFF president Kazi…
Verify handset’s authenticity before buying: BTRC
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has requested everyone to verify the authenticity of handsets by checking the IMEI before buying any phone to prevent the import of illegal cell phones.
Relax restriction on Khaleda’s treatment abroad: BNP
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday demanded the relaxation of government restriction on ‘ailing’ Khaleda Zia’s treatment abroad on humanitarian and moral grounds.
‘Positive progress’ in discussion on water sharing: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said there has been a positive progress in discussion on sharing the water of common rivers including Teesta.
Arabian Desert, the new frontier for US Space Force
The Arabian Peninsula is the vast new frontier where newly-formed US Space Force is being deployed.Space Force now has a squadron of 20 airmen stationed at Qatar’s Al-Udeid Air Base in its first foreign deployment.
Bill to set up Sheikh Hasina Medical University cleared
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna Bill, 2020 to set up a medical university in Khulna division, aiming to expand the facilities for medical education, research and healthcare services in the region.
IBBL organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Dhaka South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector on 19 September 2020, Saturday.
Barca president Bartomeu wants to make peace with Messi
MADRID – Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said he does not want to argue with Lionel Messi and believes the Argentinian is excited to play under new coach Ronald Koeman. Bartomeu also said he has no intention of resigning,…