DHAKA—Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman reached India along with his wife to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Rajasthan Royals who roped in him for his base price of INR 1 crore during the auction. “Landed in India safely…
Month: April 2021
Sylhet, Army reach last four in men’s football
DHAKA – Sylhet district football team and Bangladesh Army reached the semifinal from Group A of the Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games men’s football event held today at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla. The semifinals of the event will be…
Jahangirabad beats Varendra to stay alive in Bangladesh Games cricket
DHAKA —Jahangirabad Central Zone bounced back in winning-way after securing a thrilling three-wicket win over Varendra North Zone in the Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games male cricket event at Abdur Rab Serniabat Stadium (ARSS) in Barishal on Monday. With Jahangirabad winning…
Faisal, Shilpi lead army to finish cycling events with unique distinction
DHAKA – Bangladesh Army cyclists showed their mettle on the closing day of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games making new record in all five events at Army Stadium in the city on Monday. Army women team consisting of Shilip Khatun Barma,…
Second dose of Covid vaccine from Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reaffirmed that the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out on Thursday next (April 8) as per the schedule.
Govt reschedules office timing for Ramadan
The government has rearranged the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9 am to 3:30 pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions.
Rajshahi road crash leaves 2 dead
Two people were killed when a truck hit a van on Rajshahi-Dhaka highway at Jewpara Borosenbagh in Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi district on Monday.
Bangladesh offers support to Afghanistan for development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday offered help to Afghanistan in their efforts for development, stressing that peace is a must for progress.
Launch Capsize: 23 more bodies recovered, Death toll now 29
Twenty-three more bodies were retrieved from the sunken launch in the Sitalakkhya River, taking the total death toll from the tragic accident to 29.
Shop owners, workers’ demo protesting closure of markets
Shop owners and employees of New Market and adjacent shopping malls staged demonstrations for the second consecutive day on Monday protesting the closure of shopping malls
21 policemen injured as bus hits police van in B’baria
At least 21 policemen were injured as a bus hit a police van on Cumilla-Sylhet highway at Pirbari in Sadar Upazila early Monday.
Shammilita Parishad wins BGMEA election
The Shammilita Parishad led by Managing Director of Giant Group Faruque Hassan won the biennial election of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2021-23 term.
Bangladesh enforces lockdown 2nd phase amid Covid surge
Public transports have gone off roads and movement of people severely restricted as Bangladesh has enforced a nationwide second phase lockdown for a week from Monday morning.
6 bodies found, over 15 missing as launch capsizes in N’ganj
Bodies of six women, who went missing in a boat capsize in the Sitalakkhya River on Sunday, were recovered early Monday.
Soft drinks, celebrities and children
Celebrities, sports figures all over the world are participating in making promos for different brands of soft drinks for which companies pay them handsome amount.
12 killed in Gaibandha, Faridpur as nor’wester lashes country
Dhaka, Apr 4 – At least twelve people were killed in Gaibandha and Faridpur on Sunday when nor’wester and rain swept over different regions of the country.
Lukaku pulls Inter eight points clear as Juve, Milan held
MILAN – Romelu Lukaku fired Inter Milan eight points clear at the top of Serie A on Saturday with the only goal in a 1-0 win at Bologna as title rivals Juventus and AC Milan were both held. “Winning is…
Neymar sent off as PSG lose to Lille in Ligue 1 title clash
PARIS – Neymar was sent off late on as a limping Jonathan David scored the only goal to give Lille a 1-0 win over Paris Saint- Germain in their Ligue 1 title showdown on Saturday, a result that moves them…
5th President Cup Golf ends
DHAKA – The fifth edition of the Walton President Cup Golf Tournament 2021, organized by Army Golf Club concluded on Saturday at Army Golf Club in Dhaka Cantonment. Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed distributed prizes among the winners at…
World standard playground in Rajshahi College in the offing
RAJSHAHI – Rajshahi College, one of the oldest colleges in the country, is going to get a world standard playground with financial support of the Indian government. The playground development work will be implemented at a cost of around Taka…
Games to continue: Reza
DHAKA – Bangladesh Olympic Association’s secretary general Syed Shahed Reza today said the ongoing Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games will continue as per scheduled during the countrywide lockdown that begins from tomorrow (Monday). “Inshallah Bangladesh Games will continue …. we are…
Tangia Zaman Methila wins Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020
Dhaka, Apr 4: Beauty pageant Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 crowned Tangia Zaman Methila as the winner on Saturday.
Bangladesh Mission, ICCR jointly host cultural prog in Delhi
Dhaka, Apr 4 : Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have organised a dance performance marking the Mujib Borsho and celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India.
US-Bangladesh Business Council to be launched April 6
Dhaka, Apr 4 : US Chamber of Commerce will virtually launch US-Bangladesh Business Council on Tuesday to strengthen the trade, commerce and investment relations between the two countries.
Ekushey Book Fair to remain open from 12 to 5pm
Dhaka, Apr 4 : The ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair will remain open from 12 to 5 pm every day amid the countrywide seven-day lockdown enforced by the government to fight the 2nd wave of Covid-19.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 7,087 cases, 53 more die
Dhaka, Apr 4 : Bangladesh recorded 7,087 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning which is the highest number of infections since the pandemic began.
Awami League MP Aslamul Haq dies
Dhaka, Apr 4 : Aslamul Haq, the Awami League MP from the Dhaka-14 constituency, died at a hospital in the capital on Sunday. He was 61.
Woman with Hefazat leader Mamunul is not his wife: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzman Khan Kamal on Sunday said that the woman who was with Hefazat Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque in a Sonargaon resort is not his wife.
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A joyride through philosophy
Eric Weiner’s love for trains can be termed infectious, as he takes reader on a journey to places that bear testimonies to timeless philosophical wisdom.