Dhaka- Most of the leading Bangladeshi archers reached the semifinals of the 2nd ISSF International Archery Championship on the 2nd day of the four-day meet at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Monday.
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Abahani’s winning spree continues in Premier Hockey
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Ltd registered four successive victories in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League after crushing Ajax Sporting Club by 5-1 goals at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Monday.
Experts for pre-marriage test to prevent Thalassemia
DHAKA, May 07 – Experts have suggested conducting blood tests of both male and female before getting married aiming to prevent giving birth of an infant with Thalassemia, a genetically inherited deadly disease transmitted to babies by parents.
Ramadan office-time from 9am to 3-30pm
Dhaka, May 7 – The government has fixed the office timing during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9 am to 3:30 pm on every working day.
False dowry cases to invite 5 years in jail
DHAKA, May 7 – The cabinet today gave final approval to the revised dowry law suggesting five years of imprisonment for making efforts to implicate one with false charges at its weekly meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the…
Writ filed challenging HC order on Gazipur polls
Dhaka, May 7 – BNP mayoral candidate Hasan Uddin Sarkar filed a petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the High Court order staying the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election for three months.
BD end AFC Women’s Futsal losing all 3 matches
Dhaka- Bangladesh Women’s team completed their first-ever five-a-side AFC Women’s Futsal Championship campaign in a frustrating note after suffering a 1-6 goal defeat against Chinese Taipei in their 3rd and last Group B match at Bangkok Avenue in Thailand on…
I-Cup Kabaddi: Kurigram clinch title beating Madaripur by 58-36 points
Dhaka – Kurigram District clinched the Basundhara Group Independent Cup Kabaddi Tournament title beating Madaripur District by 58-36 points in the final at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.
Premier Hockey: Wari Club beat Bangladesh SC 5-1
Dhaka – Wari Club earned a facile 5-1 goal victory over Bangladesh Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Sunday.
66.94 lakh cigarettes seized in Chattogram
Dhaka- The Chattogram Customs House has seized huge cigarettes worth Tk 10 crore imported under a false declaration against the names of two non-existent entities.
7kg gold seized from Biman microbus at Dhaka airport
Dhaka – Customs members seized 60 gold bars weighing around 7 kgs from a microbus of Biman Bangladesh Airlines at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
BNP may change nature of movement: Nazrul
Dhaka, May 6 – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Sunday hinted that their party may change the nature of their current movement in the days to come.
23 killed in twin coal mine collapse in Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan, May 6 – Twenty-three people were killed and 11 wounded after gas explosions tore through two neighbouring coal mines in southwestern Pakistan, officials said Sunday.
IG of Police calls for better inter-force relations
DHAKA, May 6 – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary asked the police personnel to maintain friendly relations with members of other forces while discharging their professional duties.
Dialogue on to bring Tarique back from UK: Minister
DHAKA, May 6 – Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said government is carrying out dialogue with its British counterpart to bring back convicted criminal and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.
HC stays, EC stops election activities in Gazipur
Dhaka, May 6 – The Election Commission on Sunday ordered the returning officer to stop all election activities in Gazipur City Corporation following a stay order of the High Court.
Juventus beats Bologna 3-1 to be on verge of Serie A crown
Milan,(AP/UNB) – Juventus is on the verge of a record-extending seventh successive Serie A title after coming from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 on Saturday, thanks to an inspirational performance from substitute Douglas Costa.
Man Utd: Alex Ferguson in intensive care after brain surgery
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in intensive care after emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage on Saturday amid an outpouring of affection and get-well messages from across football.
Nadal arrives in Madrid looking to keep momentum on clay
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Patience paid off for Rafael Nadal.
Lightning kills man in Sylhet
Dhaka – A man was killed by lightning strike in Goainghat of the district on Sunday morning.
Youth held over schoolgirl’s rape in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man on charge of raping a schoolgirl at Bagantuli in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Saturday noon.
Youth tries to commit suicide after killing mother in Bhola
Dhaka – A young man tried to commit suicide after hacking his mother to death over a family feud in Charkhalifa union of Daultkhan upazila in Bhola on Friday.
Lighting kills 6 in four districts
Dhaka – At least six people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Sunamganj, Rajbari, Jhenaidah and Cumilla districts on Saturday.
Tigresses to get new head coach soon
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s cricket team is likely to get a new head coach soon.
Ind-Cup Kabaddi: Khulna, Sylhet, Kurigram reach semifinals
Dhaka- Khulna, Sylhet and Kurigram Districts reached the semifinals of the Basundhara Group Independent Cup Kabaddi Tournament beating their rivals at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
Abahani get 3 successive wins in Premier Hockey
Dhaka- Dhaka Abahani Ltd maintained the win spree in Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League by crushing Bangladesh SC by 10-0 goals as their 3rd success in a row at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
U14 Nat’l Women’s Football: Tangail, Thakurgaon storm into semis
Dhaka – Tangail and Thakurgaon district teams reached into the semifinals of the JFA Under-14 National Women’s Football Championship after beating their rivals at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamlapur on Saturday.
U18 Football: Brothers reach semis with 1-0 win against Mohammedan
Dhaka – Brothers Union Ltd moved into the semifinals of the 3rd Under-18 Football Tournament after a 1-0 victory against Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd in the 1st quarterfinal at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday.
Women’s Cricket: BD to play 2nd OD1 against Proteas Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh women’s cricket team, now touring South Africa, will play their 2nd match of the five-match ODI series against their counterparts on Sunday at Senwes Cricket Stadium in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
200 years on: Karl Marx still relevant
BRUSSELS/BEIJING, May 5 – In September 1999, the BBC launched an online poll to find the greatest thinker of the millennium. Karl Marx, a great German philosopher and pioneer of the international communist movement, topped the list, leading Albert Einstein,…