Dhaka – Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in ‘gunfights’ between their cohorts and police in Rangpur and Thakurgaon districts early Friday.
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Magnificent Afghans whitewash Bangladesh
Dhaka- Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 whitewash against ICC’s new full member nation Afghanistan going down by 1 run as the 3rd T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India on Thursday produced a last ball thriller.
Neymar to play vs. Austria; Fred injured in Brazil training
London,(AP/UNB) – While Neymar seems to be finishing his injury recovery and is set to play in Brazil’s last pre-World Cup friendly at Austria on Sunday, midfielder Fred left Thursday’s training in pain after a tackle.
England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0
Leeds,(AP/UNB)- Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.
Stock down on budget day trade
Dhaka – Stock market closed lower on Thursday when investors were cautious as Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was unveiling the national budget for 2018-19 financial year (FY19).
BNP rejects national budget; calls it election oriented
Dhaka – BNP on Thursday rejected the proposed national budget for 2018-19 fiscal year, describing it as an anti-people one.
Rohingya Issue: Dhaka responds to ICC request
Dhaka – Bangladesh, being one of the State Parties to the Rome Statute, has responded to the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Rohingya issue as Bangladesh is seeking a “sustainable solution” to the crisis.
Two held with 19 gold bars in Chuadanga
Dhaka – Customs Intelligence officials arrested two people along with 19 gold bars weighing 2.25 kg from Darshana Joynagar Checkpost in Damurhuda upazila on Thursday.
UP member held with Yaba in Faridpur
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a union parishad member along with Yaba tablets from Sutashi village in Boalmari upazila on Thursday. The arrestee was identified as Moti Kazi, 42, a member of ward…
4 killed in separate road crashes in Tangail
Dhaka – Four people were killed and three others injured in separate road accidents in Kalihati and Mirzapur upazila in Tangail on Thursday.
64 elephants trapped in Ukhia
Dhaka -The speakers of a round table discussion on Thursday said that at least 64 elephants were trapped on the western parts of Ukhia Rohingya camps in Teknaf in the district.
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan-Mariner match abandoned halfway through
Dhaka- The title-deciding match of the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League between two neighbours — league leader Dhaka Mohammedan SC and defending champions Dhaka Mariner Young’s Club — was abandoned halfway through at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium…
3nd T20I: Afghanistan bat first smelling a whitewash
Dhaka – Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the 3rd and last T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India on Thursday.
School Football: Barisal Baptist Mission High School emerge champions
Dhaka- Barishal BaptistMission High School clinched the Pran Milk National School Football title beating Satkhira Fulbari DS Alim Madrasah by 6-0 goals in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
Siddikur starts Thailand Open with 2 under par
Dhaka – Bangladesh trailblazing golfer Siddikur Rahman made a good start in the US$ 300,000 Thailand Open as he took two shots less to pars in the first round at Thai Country Club course on Thursday.
Two ‘drug peddlers’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka-Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights inChandpur and Mymensinghdistricts early Wednesday.
Argentina calls off game against Israel after protests
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Argentina has called off a World Cup warmup match against Israel following protests by pro-Palestinian groups.
Women’s Asia Cup: Rumana helps Tigresses taste maiden win over India
Dhaka – An all-round performance by Rumana Ahmed guided Bangladesh to their first-ever victory against India beating the giant neighbour in the Women’s T201 Asia Cup match by seven wickets at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan to play Mariner Youngs Thursday
Dhaka – The vital match of the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League between neighbours-league leader Dhaka Mohammedan SC and defending champions Dhaka Mariner Young’s Club-will be held on Thursday at 3:30 pm at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium…
School Football: Baptist Mission to play Fulbari Alim Madrasah in final Thursday
Dhaka – Barishal BaptistMission High School will play Satkhira Fulbari DS Alim Madrasah in the final of the Pran Milk National School Football Championship on Thursday at Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Try those involved in extrajudicial killings: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday demanded the government put on trial the perpetrators of each extrajudicial killing carried in the name of anti-narcotic drive through forming a judicial probe commission.
UN HR seeks end to killing of suspected drug offenders
Dhaka – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Wednesday urged the authorities in Bangladesh to ensure that serious human rights violations like alleged extrajudicial killings are immediately halted and perpetrators brought to justice.
Infantino says FIFA can afford Morocco to host 2026 WCup
Zurich, (AP/UNB) – FIFA can afford to have Morocco host the 2026 World Cup, according to President Gianni Infantino, even if the rival North American bid promises billions of dollars more in revenue.
Netherlands score late to draw with Italy 1-1 in Turin
Turin,(AP/UNB) – The Netherlands scored late to hold 10-man Italy to 1-1 in a friendly in Turin on Monday.
Premier Hockey: Abahani beat Mariner 2-1
Dhaka – Coming from behind, Club Cup champions Dhaka Abahani Limited beat defending champions Dhaka Mariner Young’s Club by 2-1 goals in their last super-five match of the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League at MaulanaBhashani National Stadium…
Mumbai Mayor Cup Chess: CM Sohel Chy sharing 2nd slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi CM Sohel Chowdhury was sharing the 2nd slot with 24 other players in the 11th Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International Chess Tournament securing 2.5 points after the 3rd round matches held in the Indian city of Mumbai on…
Four ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Four suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights in Mymensingh, Bogura and Rangpur districts early Tuesday as the countrywide anti-narcotics drive continues.
‘Drug trader’ held in Rajshahi
Dhaka- Police in a drive arrested a suspected drug trader from Tatarpur area of Charghat upazila in Rajshahi on Sunday night.
DMCH Ansar member held with Yaba
Dhaka- Detectives arrested an on-duty Ansar member along with some Yaba tablets from Dhaka Medical College Hospital early Monday.
40 held in Satkhira anti-drug drive
Dhaka- Police arrested 40 people, including seven suspected drug traders, in an anti-drug drive at different parts in Satkhira from Sunday night to Monday morning.