DHAKA- Soumya Sarkar who got a new role of batting at No. 7 to provide impetus lower down the order scared the Bangladesh team ahead of the first ODI against West Indies, which will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at the…
Day: January 19, 2021
Shakib has no problem to bat at No. 4 position: Tamim
DHAKA – Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal claimed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has no problem in being demoted to middle order position from No.3 where he enjoyed overwhelming success. Tamim said he spoke to Shakib personally and appraised him…
‘Miracle’ at the Gabba as record-breaking India stun Australia
BRISBANE, Australia – India pulled off a record run-chase in a thrilling final session to hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane’s Gabba ground since 1988 and clinch the four-Test series 2-1 on Tuesday. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant starred with a…
Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna to Earn $14.7B from Vaccines Sales
According to data presented by Finaria.it, BioNTech-Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines sales are expected to generate $14.7bn in revenue by 2023.
Atommash has shipped nuclear equipment to Bangladesh
The Volgodonsk branch of JSC “AEM-technology” manufactured and shipped the internals of the nuclear reactor for the first power unit of the “Rooppur” NPP in Bangladesh.
Govt measures need to be implemented for poverty alleviation
Measures taken by the government need to be implemented to alleviate poverty in the country.
Lebanon: Dire Conditions for Syrian Refugees in Border Town
Syrian refugees in Arsal, a Lebanese town on the border with Syria, do not have adequate shelters to withstand the harsh winter months, Human Rights Watch said today.
President Abdul Hamid at Parliament opening session 2021
Let us all, irrespective of our religion-colour-caste, repay the debt of blood of millions of martyrs through establishment of an exploitation-free society by shunning the differences of party, paths and opinion.
Law to increase financial jurisdiction of lower court judges
A new bill if passed into law will increase the financial jurisdiction of a District Judge to Taka 50 million from the present 0.5 million to hear appeals of civil suits.
Global Joint Effort Must to Secure Equal Access to Vaccines
Recovering better will require concerted efforts to rebuild trust in the institutions of governance, with a renewed commitment to eliminating discrimination
Are water futures the future of water?
Water futures have so far failed to address concerns regarding access to water in developing countries. There is no easy panacea for humanity’s water needs.
Covid vaccine: WHO warns of ‘catastrophic moral failure’
The world faces a “catastrophic moral failure” because of unequal Covid vaccine policies, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Work-bound bike riding couple killed under wheels of bus
A woman and her husband were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a passenger bus near the airport intersection in the capital on Monday.
DIFF: 7th Dhaka International Confce on Women in Cinema held
The 7th edition of Dhaka International Conference on Women in Cinema of the 19th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) concluded on Monday.
Sir Frank Peters has friends in high places
Anti corporal punishment crusader Sir Frank Peters never intended becoming a foster parent to a bird, but God works in mysterious ways they say.
Sonali Bank opens branch in RU campus
State-owned Bangladesh Sonali Bank Limited on Monday inaugurated its 1227th branch in Rajshahi University campus.
IBBL reception to successful business women Shahida Parveen
IBBL accorded a reception to Shahida Perveen, a woman entrepreneur and investment client of its Local Office Corporate Branch on 18 January.