BARCELONA – Under-pressure Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu suggested Monday that “now would be the worst time” to leave his post. Bartomeu faces a vote of no confidence after turbulent times at the Camp Nou, not least the stand off…
Day: October 27, 2020
Singh overcomes family tragedy to put Punjab back into IPL race
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates – Mandeep Singh batted through the innings just two days after the death of his father to see Punjab Kings XI to a fifth straight Indian Premier League. Singh hit 66 and Chris Gayle 51 as…
Shakib’s participation gives T20 tournament a new dimension
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)-organized Twenty20 tournament is set to get a new dimension because of the participation of the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The Poster Boy of Bangladesh cricket is set to return to competitive cricket…
BCB President’s Cup hero Sumon Khan now eying top level cricket
DHAKA — After hogging the limelight through BCB President’s Cup, fast bowler Sumon Khan now sets his target to play at International level and shifts his focus now solely on that. Sumon Khan finished the tournament with nine wickets, including…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1335 cases, 20 deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw another spike in Covid-19 cases as health authorities detected 1,335 new patients across the country in 24 hours, taking the total to 401,586.
Bangladesh’s Reneka turns Telenor’s top executive for a day
Reneka Ahmed Antu was chosen from Bangladesh to take over a top executive position in Telenor Group for a day.
Sundarbans set to reopen to tourists after 7 months
After seven months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Forest Department is expected to reopen the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a Unesco World Heritage Site, soon to tourists.
In another quick drug case verdict, youth gets one-year jail
In just three working days, a Khulna court has sentenced a youth to one year’s rigorous imprisonment in a drug case.
Haji Selim’s son Irfan Selim to lose his post of councilor
Irfan Selim, son of MP Haji Selim, will be removed from the post of councilor as he was sentenced to jail by a mobile court.
Dhaka North Mayor, family recover from coronavirus
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam, his wife and daughter have been discharged from Kurmitola General Hospital after making full recovery from coronavirus.
Police stops procession against Marcon’s anti-Islam remarks
Police have foiled a procession brought out by Islami Andolon in the capital demanding the government sever diplomatic ties with France.
Glorious days: Campaign blocking waste import had life risks
Mostafa Kamal Majumder My lookout for news stories landed me on a move by some greedy people coming up with a formal proposal submitted to the government in October 1988 to import toxic wastes camouflaging it under the cover of…
Interoperable MFS transaction being launched Tuesday
Dhaka, Oct 27 – An Interoperable transaction among mobile financial service (MFS) providers and between them and banks is set to be launched from Tuesday on a pilot basis.
New Judge Barrett in: US SC has 6 Republicans, 3 Democrats
The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a victory for President Donald Trump a week before the general election.
Crisis never far away for Zidane as Real Madrid doubts linger
MADRID – Real Madrid have released the pressure on Zinedine Zidane temporarily, with the next job to fix their dismal start in the Champions League. Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Clasico on Saturday swerved a third consecutive defeat…
Ronaldinho tests positive for Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO – Former Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho said on Sunday he had contracted coronavirus but had no symptoms. The 40-year-old ex-Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder, who won the Champions League and World Cup in an illustrious career, will remain…