DHAKA—Most of the key batsmen got runs in Bangladesh’s inter-squad practice match, which was held at BKSP today as part of their preparation for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The match was held between BCB Red, led by…
Day: May 20, 2021
Bangladesh confident to do well in Sri Lanka series: Minhajul
DHAKA—Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu revealed that the players are confident enough to do well against Sri Lanka in three-match ODI series, shrugging off the disappointing New Zealand tour, since they will have the home advantage this time around.
Shakib returns as BCB announces team for Sri Lanka ODIs
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made a comeback as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the squad for the first and second of three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
We have nothing to lose against Bangladesh: Isuru Udana
DHAKA—Visiting Sri Lanka remained relaxed ahead of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh given the fact that they have ‘nothing to lose’ in the series as they came up with a very young side.
US to share vaccines with 80mn additional doses
US State Department Coordinator for Global Covid Response and Health Security Gayle E Smith has said the United States is going to be the largest sharer of vaccines putting 80 million additional doses into the mix.
Bangladesh elected to chair IOC Regional Committee
Secretary (Maritime Affairs Unit) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rear Admiral (Retd) Md. Khurshed Alam has been elected Chairperson of the IOC Regional Committee for the Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO)
World Health Assembly to focus on ending pandemic
The 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) will run from May 24 to June 1 that will stress the urgency of ending the current pandemic and preventing the next one by building a healthier, safer and fairer world.
PM distributes Swadhinata Padak among recipients
Dhaka, May 20 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.
Amidst so-called civilized society
An uncommon narrative on the tribes’ emotional conflict with changing reality
Presenting the lives of the members of six tribes with exquisite specificity and empathy, White as Milk and Rice places the discerning reader amid the Halakkis, Kanjars, Kurumbas, Marias, Khasis and the Konyaks.
Covid-19: 36 more die in Bangladesh, 1,457 others infected
Covid-19 claimed 36 more lives and infected 1,457 others in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Thursday morning.
Order on journalist Rozina Islam’s bail Sunday
A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed Sunday for passing an order on the bail petition of Prothom Alo senior reporter Rozina Islam in a case filed under the Official Secrets Act.
When the Sky poured acid
Innocent people invariably bear the cost of being nature’s custodians at the hands of the colonial design.
Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier
The year 2020 will forever be notorious for the COVID-19 pandemic but it might also be known by historians for a precipitous rise in second order climate change consequences — a new elephant in the room.
Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021: Focus on Climate, Food, Nature
A resilient and abundant ocean is essential to tackling climate change and key to providing sustainable food and jobs that boost recovery around the world.
বৃষ্টি বন্দনা দিয়ে আত্মপ্রকাশ করলো গানের দল ৎ
‘বৃষ্টি বন্দনা’ দিয়ে আত্মপ্রকাশ করলো গানের দল ৎ। বৃষ্টি বন্দনা দুই বাংলার লোকগানের জনপ্রিয় কন্ঠশিল্পী অমর পালের গাওয়া স্বল্পশ্র“ত একটি লোকগান।
পরিবহনে নিরাপদ আসন চাই – দাবি শিশুদের
“Streets for Life” এই স্লোগানকে সামনে রেখে এবছর সপ্তাহব্যাপী (১৭-২৩ মে) UN Global Road safety week ৬ষ্ঠ বারের মত পালিত হচ্ছে বিশ্বব্যাপী।
Efface bloodstain in Palestine
Royal iris
Trampled under the boots
Of brutal Israeli soldiers!
Their only errand
Is to staining hands
With fresh bloods of-
People and children of Palestine!