Whether the modern e-scooter is drawn on the original invention from the 14th century Vijiyanagara Empire in Karnataka is besides the point, fleets of such scooters have now taken over city streets worldwide.
Month: April 2021
Najmul eyes to bat longer in Kandy Test
Dhaka — Bangladesh top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto said they are looking forward to batting longer to ensure a commanding position for the Tigers in the Kandy Test against Sri Lanka.
Tamim misses his century against Sri Lanka
DHAKA – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal missed his well-deserved century by 10 runs on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Chelsea, last English club in Super League, confirm withdrawal
PARIS – Chelsea, the last of the English Clubs signed up to the European Super League, confirmed late Tuesday they would withdraw from the group.
Inside China’s gymnastics machine: the children training for Olympic glory
BEIJING – Under the twin emblems of the Chinese flag and the Olympic rings, two tiny boys dangle from the high bar in a cavernous gym — the cradle of China’s elite gymnasts.
Ranjan emerges champion in Online Blitz Chess
DHAKA- Kazi Mahbub Afzal Ranjan emerged champion in the 162nd UCCC Online Blitz Chess tournament that concluded on Tuesday last night, said a press release today. Azmain Parvez Sayor finished runners-up in this meet. Both Ranjan and Azmain secured equal…
Emergency meeting to be held tomorrow to finalize BPL issues
DHAKA- An emergency meeting of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Professional League Committee will be held Thursday at 12 noon over a digital platform to finalize the various issues of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 95 more die with infection rate falling
News Desk Bangladesh registered 95 more Covid-related deaths in 24 hours until Saturday that pushed up the total number of fatalities to 10,683.
Dhaka airport goes to dogs, literally!
Dhaka, April 21 : The Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s security is in safe paws — thanks to a pack of specially trained dogs that keep a strict vigil on the country’s busiest airport .
Banshkhali incident: Judicial investigation demanded
Dhaka, Apr 21 : Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP), a platform of over a dozen labour rights bodies, on Wednesday demanded judicial investigation into the killing of five workers of a coal-fired power plant at Banshkhali in Chattogram to ensure…
Ex-DUCSU VP Nur sued under Digital Security Act in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Apr 21 : Former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur was accused in another case under the Digital Security Act in Rajshahi on Wednesday for allegedly hurting religious sentiment. Jubo League’s Rajshahi city unit Joint General Secretary Towrid Al Masud…
Child Trafficking in South Asia Facilitated by Open Borders
Only last week a story was published about seven girls aged between 10-18 from a district neighbouring India that had gone missing but luckily were found safe by the Indian police and returned back to their families.
Journo held under Digital Security Act in Khulna
Aby Taiyab, the Khulna Bureau Chief of NTV news, has been arrested in connection with a case filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA).
Journo held under DSA in Khulna
Khulna, Apr 21: Aby Taiyab, the Khulna Bureau Chief of NTV news, has been arrested in connection with a case filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA).
Vaccine equity event enabled frank discussions: WTO DG
the meeting WTO DG convened with four trade ministers, vaccine manufacturers, and other stakeholders on “COVID-19 and vaccine equity” enabled frank discussions
Another top Hefazat leader held in city
Rab arrested Maulana Ataullah Amin, assistant general secretary of Hefazat’s Dhaka Metropolitan Unit and joint secretary general of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlish, from the city’s Mohammadpur area early Wednesday.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: PM allocates Tk 10.50cr for the poor
Dhaka, Apr 21: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday allocated Tk 10.50 crore in favour of deputy commissioners of the country to provide assistance to the poor, distressed and insolvent people who have been affected due to the ongoing lockdown…
Fire breaks out at Uttara slum in Dhaka City
A fire broke out at a slum in the city’s Ranavola area of Uttara sector-10 on Wednesday .
কুরআন নাযিলের মাসে হিফজবিভাগ ও মকতবগুলোকে অবিলম্বে খুলে দিন
কুরআন নাযিলের মহান এ মাসে স্বাস্থ্যবিধি মেনে হিফজুল কুরআন মাদরাসা ও মকতবগুলোকে খুলে দেয়ার দাবি জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই।
Premier Bank Distributes Food Nationwide During Pandemic
The Premier Bank Limited has started distributing food supplies to the extreme poor, the destitute, the vagabonds and the street children at various locations all over the country while maintaining Covid-19 hygiene rules.
Atommash of Rosatom ships reactor plant for Bangladesh
The Volgodonsk Branch of AEM-technology (part of the mechanical engineering division of Rosatom – Atomenergomash) has started shipping the equipment of the reactor plant.
Tigers seek redemption in 1st Test against Sri Lanka
DHAKA – Bangladesh national cricket team sought redemption, putting behind the lean form as they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the two-match Test series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy tomorrow (Wednesday).
Shoriful only new face in Tigers’ squad for Sri Lanka Tests
DHAKA—Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam made his way into the longer version format as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka today. The squad was revealed only a day before the first…
We came Sri Lanka to win Test match: Mominul
DHAKA —Bangladesh may hit the lowest ebb following their 2-0 whitewash in a Test series at the hands of a severely depleted West Indies side at home recently but they still hope for the best in the Sri Lanka tour.
BAF to sent athlete in World Athletics U20 Championships
DHAKA- The Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) will send one athlete for participating in the World Athletics U20 Championships scheduled to be held on August 17-22 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Players urged to step up in absence of Shakib Al Hasan
DHAKA—Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque urged other players to step up to plug the loopholes as his side’s balance was dented due to the absence of Shakib Al Hasan.
Why FBCCI’s failure to halt polls won’t be declared illegal: HC
Dhaka, Apr 20 : The High Court (HC) on Tuesday issued a rule seeking explanation as to why the inaction of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) to halt its election process should not be declared illegal.
Bank borrowers’ repayment relaxed until June 30
Dhaka, Apr 20 : Bank borrowers can repay their loans until June 30 instead of the earlier deadline of March 31 without being defaulters.
Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over Dhaka, Barishal divn
Dhaka, Apr 20 : Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Dhaka and Barishal divisions and it may continue, Met office said on Tuesday.
3 including ex-army official arrested for torturing woman in Faridpur
Faridpur, Apr 20: Three including a former army official have been arrested at Boalmari Upazila in Faridpur on grounds of brutally torturing an elderly woman on Monday.