PARIS – It is the dream of many aspiring South American footballers to make it in Europe. But rather than the bright lights of La Liga, the Premier League or Serie A, Colombia’s Frank Castaneda has come to Moldova to…
Month: May 2021
Shakib, Mustafizur to return to country in special arrangements
DHAKA—Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman who played the Indian Premier League (IPL) for different franchisees will return to the country through special arrangement.
India’s IPL cricket suspended over coronavirus
NEW DELHI – The Indian Premier League, the world’s richest Twenty20 cricket tournament, was suspended on Tuesday and its players sent home as India battles a massive surge in coronavirus cases.
Covid claims 61 more lives, infects 1,914 others in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 61 more coronavirus-related deaths and 1,914 new cases in 24 hours until Tuesday morning, showing a slight downtrend in daily fatalities and an uptick in infections.
Dhaka hopeful of getting vaccine doses from China before Eid
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said the Chinese government is working to start delivering Covid-19 vaccine doses before Eid-ul-Fitr although a 5-day May Day holiday is underway in China.
Sundarbans fire finally under control; probe body formed
The fire, which had raged through Daser Bharani under Sharankhola Range of the Sundarbans East Forest Division for nearly 24 hours since Monday morning, was finally brought under control on Wednesday.
Medical board to review Khaleda’s health Tuesday
A 10-member medical board, formed to ensure the treatment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, is going to sit in a meeting on Tuesday at Evercare Hospital to review her health condition.
Icddr,b studies asymptomatic COVID-19 in heart patients
The study in question, which has been reported on the icddr, b website, was conducted during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Bangladesh daily testing positivity rate was at a peak of around 20%.
Rickshawpuller tortured in city; 1 arrested
Police on Tuesday arrested an individual from the capital’s Bangshal area for torturing a rickshawpuller.
Online Violence: Weapon of Deeply Rooted Misogyny, Sexism
Every time a woman journalist receives threats of physical and sexual violence, cyber attacks and surveillance, public humiliation, damage to her professional & personal credibility, the driving forces behind these intents are deeply rooted misogyny, sexism and abuse of power.
Germany’s vaccination picks up speed. How I got Moderna?
After a long delay, Germany has taken vaccination measures into high gear “. While Israel, USA have been busy with German-made Vaccine “BioNTech, Germany has been slowing down its own vaccine.
Struggle for the future of food
Producers and consumers seem helpless as food all over the world comes under fast growing corporate control.
WHO, int’l experts expose anti-China slander on Covid-19
It was meant to counter misrepresentations by the Big Media in the West, and in India which only relayed half-truths spread by the former.
স্পিডবোট ডুবিতে ২৭জনের মৃত্যুতে শোক প্রকাশ -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
কাঠালবাড়িতে স্পিডবোট ও বালুভর্তি জাহাজের সাথে সংঘর্ষে ২৭ জন মানুষ নিহত হওয়ার ঘটনায় গভীর শোক প্রকাশ করেছেন পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই।
Bangabandhu DPL to begin May 31
DHAKA—The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) has decided to hold the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2019-20 from May 31.
Toss played role in our defeat in 2nd Test: Mominul
DHAKA- Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque disclosed that the toss played a vital role in deciding the result of game as they tasted a humiliating 209-run defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in…
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 209-run in 2nd Test
DHAKA- Bangladesh conceded the two-match series by 1-0 after a humiliating 209-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.
Punjab Kings haven’t yet thought about opening role for Gayle or Malan
AHMEDABAD, India- Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain Mayank Agarwal says they have not yet discussed if explosive Chris Gayle or Dawid Malan would open the innings alongside him in the absence of KL Rahul, who needs a surgery to treat acute…
Ronaldo brace rescues dethroned Juve against Udinese
MILAN – Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice late to rescue a 2-1 win for Juventus at Udinese on Sunday hours after the Turin giants lost their Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
Cabinet clears draft law for private medical, dental colleges
The cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of Private Medical College and Dental College Act, 2021 to ensure discipline in private medical and dental colleges by bringing those under a law from two separate guidelines.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 65 deaths, 1,739 new cases
Bangladesh reported 65 more coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours until Monday morning, raising the death toll to 11,644 as the country’s grim battle with virus continues.
Specific taxes to raise price of tobacco demanded
Describing the current tobacco tax structure as extremely complex, speakers at a webinar on Monday urged the government to simplify the tax structure to widen its net in the country.
Eminent citizens for release of anti-Modi student protesters
Parents, rights activists, teachers and eminent citizens, under the banner of “Udbigno Obhibhabok O Nagorik” (Concerned Guardians and Citizens) Monday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of anti-Modi protesters and student leaders across the country.
Sundarbans fire proving difficult to put out
A fierce fire broke out at Daser Bharani under Sharankhola Range of the Sundarbans East Forest Division on Monday morning.
Former BCB President K Z Islam passes away
Former President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and chairman of the Nirman International Ltd Kamal Ziaul Islam, popularly known as K Z Islam, took his last breath at 3:55 pm on Monday at his residence in Dhaka.
Lightning kills 2 farmers in Bhola
Two farmers were killed by lightning strike in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola.
Khaleda shifted to CCU with breathing problem
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, admitted to Evercare Hospital last week with Covid infection, was shifted to the coronary care unit (CCU) of the hospital on Monday afternoon with breathing difficulties.
Govts urged to ensure free, independent, diverse media
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all governments to do everything in their power to support a free, independent and diverse media.
Around 21 pc of total covid deaths reported in April
Covid-19 claimed 2,404 lives in April alone in Bangladesh, the cruellest month for the country since the outbreak of the pandemic last year.
Munia’s sister files GD seeking security
The sister of Mosarat Jahan Munia, who is suspected to have committed suicide following instigation by Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, has filed a general diary (GD), citing death threats over phone.