Three persons returning home on a bike have been killed after being hit by a speeding truck in Brahmanbaria, police said Friday.
Day: February 19, 2021
3 held for killing trader in Gaibandha
Three men have been arrested for hacking a local trader to death in Burail village of Fulchhari upazila in Gaibandha, police said Friday.
Karnaphuli boat tragedy: 3 bodies found after 4 days
Four days after a boat capsized in the Karnaphuli river, bodies of three victims have been fished out by rescuers, the Coast Guard said Friday.
Barisal JCD leader hurt in attack by rival faction
Three youths armed with sharp weapons allegedly attacked a Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal leader at a tea stall near his house in Barisal late on Thursday night, leaving him seriously injured.
MP Papul’s conviction: Govt receives verdict copy
The government has recently received the copy of a 61-page verdict of Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul’s conviction in Kuwait in a case related to human trafficking, residency visa trading and money laundering.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily infection rate rises, fatalities fall
Bangladesh saw a decline in Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours until Friday morning but the daily infection rate jumped slightly.
Shakib to skip Sri Lanka Tests to play in IPL
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has decided to skip the Test series against Sri Lanka to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Miller launches Share America’s Bengali language website
To celebrate International Mother Language Day 2021 and in honour of Bangladesh’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence, U.S. Ambassador Earl Miller officially launched ShareAmerica’s Bengali language website (share.america.gov/bn/) on Thursday.
Highest-ever fund promised to IFAD to tackle hunger, poverty
US$3.8 billion, that’s how much the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will now be able to invest in the world’s rural poor.
Seven Food Justice Actions in Honor of World Justice Day
In celebration of the United Nations’ World Day of Social Justice on February 20th, Food Tank is highlighting seven ways you can fight for justice in food and agriculture.
South Africa’s Morris smashes IPL auction record with $2.25 mn fee
CHENNAI, India – South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris on Thursday became the most expensive player bought for the Indian Premier League when Rajasthan Royals paid $2.25 million for him. The fee smashed the record $2.2 million paid for Yuvraj Singh…
National women’s handball final tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh Ansar will take on Naogaon District Sports Association(DSA) in the final match of EXIM Bank 31st National Women’s Handball competition scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday) at Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Stadium in Narail. The match kicks off…