Leicestershire all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan says the key to continuing their impressive record in the FL t20 competition is having fun.
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Ashes 2013: England poised to strike fatal first-Test blow
The only thing you could be sure of, for most of this utterly engrossing first Test, was that you couldn’t be sure of anything. Now, at last, a little certainty has crept back in.
Michael Jackson ‘frightened me’ director tells US court
The director of Michael Jackson’s planned comeback shows, Kenny Ortega, has broken down in tears while giving evidence at the singer’s wrongful death trial in the US.
Sweet Dreams are made of cheese? Yes, says lyric poll
The Eurythmics’ pop classic Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) is the most frequently misquoted song in the UK, according to a survey.
Sam Mendes to direct next James Bond film
Skyfall director Sam Mendes is to direct the 24th James Bond film, due for release in 2015, it has been announced.
JK Rowling writes secret crime novel under false name
JK Rowling has secretly written a crime novel under the guise of male debut writer Robert Galbraith.
AL criticised for skipping Khaleda’s iftar party
Taking part in BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s iftar party on Saturday, leader of various political parties slammed the ruling Awami League for not turning up at the programme.
French envoy expects fruitful dialogue for fair polls
French Ambassador in Dhaka Michel Trinquier on Saturday said Bangladesh is heading towards an important time of its political history with the upcoming general election, and hoped that all the parties will be able to hold a fruitful dialogue paving…
PM slates Hefazat chief, opens ac buses
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slated Hefajat-e-Islam Amir Allama Shafi for his derogatory remarks mocking the women, their freedom, education and employment.
‘We are not enemies, but rivals,’ says Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad has urged all political parties to stop fighting each other and focus on development.
City polls won’t be allowed to impact nat’l election: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni said here on Saturday the ruling party will find out the reasons behind defeats of the party-backed candidates in the five city corporation elections and will take proper steps to avoid its negative impact on…
“East Way Fashion House” 9th branch open at Bonoshree
East Way Fashion House, which is set out with the slogan of “ the former speech in fashion” , inaugurated its 9th branch on the 10th July, 2013, Wednesday, at Banoshri in Dhaka. Alhaz Nasim Ahmed Babu, Director of East…
AIBL Workshop on RMG Industries Financing held
A day-long Workshop on ‘Readymade Garments (RMG) Industries Financing in AIBL’ held at Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training & Research Academy on 13 July, 2013. Managing Director of the Bank Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman was present as Chief Guest and inaugurated…
Retain quota, end complexities: Sector Commanders’ Forum
Extending its support for retaining the quota system in government jobs, Sector Commander Forum on Saturday urged the government and the authorities concerned to take initiatives to resolve complexities over the quota system.
Revised results of 34th BCS preliminary exams today
The reviewed result of preliminary examination of 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination will be published today (Sunday).
JS session resumes today: caretaker discussion unlikely
The parliament session resumes at 11:00am today after an 11-day recesses.
Bollywood’s ‘bad man’ Pran dead at 93
Bollywood’s most famous villain Pran died in a Mumbai hospital on Friday after prolonged illness. He was 93.
Bell, Broad boost England amid controversy
Ian Bell and Stuart Broad shared an unbroken century partnership to lift England to 326 for six on a compelling third day of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday.
Students demand cancellation of new Mathematics system
Hundreds of students from three of the leading high schools in Manikganj formed a human chain and brought out a procession in the town yesterday, demanding cancellation of the newly introduced “creative” System in Mathmatics.
One killed, 10 hurt in Austagram clash
A young man was killed 10 others were injured in a clash between two rival groups in Abdullahpur, Austagram upazila of Kishoreganj on Thursday night.
Baby taxi driver killed in Nandigram road crash
A CNG driver was killed and two others were injured in a road accident on Bogra-Natore highway at Boiradighi area in Nandigram upazila of Bogra district on Wednesday.
462 kgs of hilsa seized in Benapole
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 462 kilograms of Hilsa while those were being smuggled to India through Baroachra border point in Benapole of Jessore on Saturday.
AL’s intra-party clash injures 10 in Magura
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups of Awami League at Bhabonhati village in Sadar upazila on Saturday.
Drug ‘peddler’ held with hemp in Magura
Police in a drive arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 300 grams of hemp from Majhail village in Sreepur upazila on Friday night.
Jamaat’s 8-hour hartal held in Kaliganj
The eight-hour hartal called by the local Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Kaliganj upazila protesting the arrest of the party’s upazila ameer Sheikh Moslemuddin was observed without any major incidents of violence on Saturday.
Schoolboy drowns in Dhaleshwari
A minor schoolboy drowned in the Dhaleshwari river at Char Ulaiel village in Singair upazila while taking bath on Friday afternoon.
Housewife killed in Gazipur road crash
A housewife was killed and her husband injured in road crash in Gulaghat area under Sreepur upazila of the district on Saturday.
‘Robber’ succumbs to bomb injuries in Benapole
An alleged robber who sustained injuries while making bombs on Wednesday succumbed to his wounds at Khulna Medical College Hospital early Friday.
Urban wastes pollute Padma’s water in Rajshahi
Drainage water of the Rajshahi metropolis is continuously polluting waters in the Padma River posing a serious threat to its ecosystem and biodiversity, specialists and environmentalists here said.
Relief distribution to flood victims intensified in Gaibandha
With the deterioration of flood situation in the district relief distribution activity has also been intensified to the flood victims here in last few days to mitigate their sufferings.