Panchagarh – Persistent heavy rains for past two days have waterlogged the low lying areas of the district including the Panchagarh municipality creating huge suffering to the locals.
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Two injured in Gazipur factory fire
Dhaka – Two people sustained burn injuries while dousing a fire that broke out at a foam factory and its warehouse in Borobari area in the city early Tuesday.
3 sued for ‘rape attempt’ on 2 sisters in Sylhet
Dhaka – A case has been filed against three people for their alleged attempt to rape two sisters at Chatal Baroduari village in Sadar upazila in Sylhet.
Real Madrid denies report of $360M offer to buy Neymar
Madrid,(AP/UNB) — Real Madrid has denied a report that it has offered to buy Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain for a world record transfer of 310 million euros ($360 million).
US Embassy becomes mouthpiece for BNP: Joy
Dhaka – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Monday said it seems that the US Embassy in Dhaka has become a ‘mouthpiece’ for the BNP.
Belgium snatch 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash
Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals when substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds as they beat spirited Japan 3-2 on Monday to set up a mouthwatering clash with five-time champions Brazil.The distraught…
BKSP Cup Hockey: BKSP Red to play Delhi Team in final Tuesday
Dhaka – BKSP Red team reached the final of the 6th BKSP Cup Hockey Tournament eliminating Dhaka Ajax SC by 10-1 goals in the first semifinal at BKSP ground in Savar on Monday.
Order on Khaleda’s bail pleas in Narail case Jul 17
Dhaka – A court here will deliver its order on July 17 on a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over her derogatory remarks about freedom fighters and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Neymar leads Brazil into World Cup quarterfinals
Samara,(AP/UNB) – Neymar flaunted his flair and his theatrics with a goal and an assist Monday to lead Brazil into the quarterfinals at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Mexico.
Quota Reform Movement: TIB seeks punishment for attackers
Dhaka – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday expressed its deep concern over the attacks on the members of quota reform movement and demanded for exemplary punishment of those involved in the attacks.
2 BAF squadron leaders killed in Jashore aircrash
Dhaka – Two pilots of the rank of Squadron Leader of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) were killed as the K-8W training aircraft they were flying in crashed into a water body in Sadar upazila in Jashore on Sunday night.
Messi and Ronaldo not only greats not to win World Cup
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are clearly two of the greatest footballers of all time, and following Saturday’s elimination of Argentina and Portugal they’re unlikely to ever become World Cup winners.
Women T20I: Ireland escape whitewash against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh failed to register a clean sweep against host Ireland conceding a six-wicket defeat in the 3rd game at Pembroke Cricket Club ground in Dublin on Sunday. Ireland chased a target of 152 for 4 in 20 overs…
Russia defeats Spain in shootout at World Cup
Moscow,(AP/UNB) – Russia shockingly eliminated Spain from the World Cup, surviving two hours of dominance by the 2010 champions in a 1-1 draw and then winning a penalty shootout 4-3.
Two JMB men held in Bogura
Dhaka- Detectives in a drive arrested two members of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with arms from Adamdighi upazila in Bogura early Sunday.
Lightning strike kills 3 of a family in Gaibandha
Dhaka -Three members of a family were killed as lightning struck them at Saltala village in Sadullapur upazila in Gaibandha on Sunday.
Rickshaw van puller found dead in Bagura
Dhaka – Police on Sunday recovered the body of a rickshaw van puller from an abandoned place at Dhappara village in Shahzahanpur upazila in the district on Sunday.
Brief look at Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – For Barcelona, Lionel Messi is a goal machine, the club’s top scorer who has frequently been decisive for the Catalan club. But for Argentina at the World Cup, not so much. At four World Cups, in 19 matches,…
Women T20I: Ireland ask Bangladesh to bat
Dhaka – Ireland women’s cricket team won the toss and invited visiting Bangladesh to bat first in the 3rd and last match of the T20I series at Pembroke Cricket Club ground in Dublin on Sunday.
Queen’s Cup Golf: Siddikur finishes 62nd slot jointly
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman finished 62nd in the US$ 300,000 Queen’s Cup with two other players carding five-over-par 76 in the 4th and last round at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Thailand on Sunday.
Inter-District Women’s Volleyball kicks off Monday
Dhaka – The 12-team Popular Life Insurance 17th Inter-District Women’s Volleyball Tournament begins on Monday at Shaheed Nur Hossain National Volleyball Stadium in Purana Paltan here with four matches billed for the opening day.
Twin sisters drown in B’baria pond
Dhaka – Twin sisters were drowned in a pond inBaishorvillage of Mirsharaiupazilaon Saturday.
Queens Cup Golf: Siddikur shares 51st place with 3 others
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman shared the 51st slot jointly in the US$300,000 Queen’s Cup with three other golfers carding one-over-par 72 in the 3rd round at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Thailand on Saturday. Siddikur…
Mbappe, not Messi, stars as France beats Argentina 4-3
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – Teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in a five-minute span to lead France over Argentina 4-3 Saturday and into the World Cup quarterfinals.
Pinch of pressure’ mounts on Myanmar
Dhaka – A number of high-profile visits to Bangladesh, including that of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, indicate that Myanmar is under ‘another spell of pressure’ from the international community over Rohingya issue, experts say.
3 held with 19000 Yaba tablets in Chattogram
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested three alleged drug peddlers along with 19,000 Yaba tablets from a bus in the city on Friday.
Man held with 1.5kg gold at Darshana check-post
Dhaka – Customs officials detained a man along with 13 gold bars weighing around 1.5 kg at Darshana check-post in Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga on Friday.
Student hacked dead in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – A college student was hacked to death reportedly by a group of drug traders while he was campaigning for a ward councillor aspirant of the municipality election at Rumaliarchara in Cox’s Bazar town on Friday noon.
Bangladesh women cricketers clinch Ireland series
Dhaka – Bangladesh women’s cricket sealed a three-match T20I series by 2-0 with another four-wicket victory against host Ireland in the second game at The Village, Malahide in Dublin on Friday.
Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka As’ 1st 4-dayer ends in draw
Dhaka – The first four-day match of a three-match series between Bangladesh A team and visiting Sri Lanka A team ended in a draw on day-4 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Friday.