Dhaka, May 5 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday asked her lawyers to bring the matter of her ‘serious illnesses’ to the notice of the Supreme Court during the hearing on her bail in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case…
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Govt asked to consult all stakeholders on Digital Security Act
Dhaka, May 5 – Talking to the journalists is not be enough rather, government needs to talk to all stakeholders about the concerns raised over the proposed Digital Security Act, a right activist said on Saturday.
BNP faces challenge failing to launch movement: Quader
Chattogram, May 5 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP is facing a major challenge after its failure in launching a movement.
3 held in Gaibandha ‘with pistol, bullet’
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested three young men reportedly with a pistol and seven bullets from a bus at Kanta in Gobindaganj upazila in Gaibandha early Saturday.
BSMMU physician, 2 others held with Yaba tablets in Cumilla
Dhaka – Police arrested three people, including a doctor of Banghabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), from Bagur bus stand area in Chandina upazila in Cumilla on Dhaka- Chittagong highway on Friday night.
Electrician found hanging in a city bank
Dhaka – An electrician was found hanging in a room of the head office of NCC bank in Motijheel area of the capital on Saturday morning.
Hartal in Khagrachari on Sunday protesting attack
Dhaka – The Greater Parbatya Chhatra Parishad and Parbatya Odhikar Forum on Saturday called a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Khagrachari for Sunday protesting the killing of a microbus driver in the Friday’s gun attack.
Brighton beats Man United 1-0 to secure EPL safety
Brighton,(AP/UNB) – Brighton secured English Premier League football for another season by beating Manchester United 1-0 on Friday.
Toronto FC beats Union 3-0 for first MLS win in 5 weeks
Toronto, (AP/UNB) – Victor Vazquez, Sebastian Giovinco and Jay Chapman all scored to lead Toronto FC to a 3-0 victory against the Philadelphia Union on Friday night.
17 dead in Myanmar Jade Mine disaster
YANGON, May 4 – A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed 17 people, local authorities said Friday, the latest disaster to hit the murky multi-billion dollar industry.
Green groups seek steps to keep Dhaka air
Dhaka, May 3 – Speakers at a programme in the city on Friday urged the government to take effective steps to make Dhaka a dust and smoke-free city.
Deadly India super storm kills nearly 150 people
AGRA, India, May 4 – A series of powerful super storms that tore through India this week have killed 143 people, as officials warned Friday the death toll could rise with more extreme weather expected.
Trader killed by ‘step brother’in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – A trader was hacked to death allegedly by his step brother over land dispute at Housenagar in Shibganj upazila early Friday in Chapainawabganj. The deceased was identified as Jahangir Ali, 55, an egg trader and son of Bisharad…
3 held with 20,000 Yaba in Satkhira
Dhaka – Detectives in a drive arrested three suspected drug peddlers from a courier service office in the district town early Friday in Satkhira.
Farmers await bumper harvest of Haribhanga
RANGPUR, May 4 – The farmers and officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) are expecting a bumper output of the highly tasty and fibreless local variety Haribhanga mango in the district this season.
Hundi trader held with Tk 10 lakh in Satkhira
Satkhira – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a hundi trader along with Tk 10 lakh hundi money from Laxmidari border area adjacent of Bhomra port in Sadar upazila on Friday afternoon. The arrestee was identified as Mizanur Rahman,…
Lightning kills 4 in Habiganj, Sunamganj
Dhaka – Four people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Habiganj and Sunamganj districts on Friday.
Schoolboy ‘commits suicide’ in Sylhet
Dhaka – A school boy reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his room in Dewannagar village of Biswanath Upazila in Sylhet on Friday.
Late Rolando winner sends Marseille to Europa League final
Salzburg,(AP/UNB) – Marseille advanced to its first European final in 14 years after a goal late in extra-time gave it a 3-2 aggregate win over Salzburg in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday.
Injury leaves Koscielny’s World Cup hopes in danger
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – France defender Laurent Koscielny’s World Cup hopes are in serious doubt after he suffered a suspected ruptured Achilles in Arsenal’s Europa League semifinal defeat against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s Madrid Open, saying she wasn’t ready to compete.
1st ODI: Tigresses need 271 for win against SA
Dhaka – Bangladesh women’s cricket team need 271 runs in the 1st match at Senwes Cricket Stadium in Potchefstroom, South Africa on Friday to get off to a winning start in the five-match ODI series against South Africa women’s team.
Robber kingpin killed in Cumilla infighting
Dhaka – The ringleader of a robber gang was killed by rivals at Bazra village of Daudkandi upazila in Cumilla early Thursday.
Youth’s body found in Suhrawardy Udyan
Dhaka- Police here on Thursday recovered body of an unidentified young man from Suhrawardy Udyan in the city’s Shahbagh area.
Boy killed in Cox’s Bazar elephant attack
Dhaka- A teenage boy was trampled to death by an elephant and two others sustained severe injuries in the attack at Uttar Shilkhali village in Taknaf upazila here in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday night.
Premier Hockey: Abahani notch 8-0 win against Victoria
Dhaka- Dhaka Abahani Ltd crushed Victoria Sporting Club by 8-0 goals in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
Masters Cricket: Rajshahi smell spot in final with 3rd win a row
Dhaka- Air Asia Rajshahi Masters team almost ensured a final berth with their 3rd consecutive win in the five-team battle of 100-ball Walton Masters Cricket Carnival beating Raw Nations Khulna Masters by eight wickets at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket…
Independence Cup Kabaddi final phase kicks off Friday
Dhaka – The final phase of the Independence Cup Kabaddi tournament will begin at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium at Paltan on Friday.
Saif SC clinch title of SK Abu Naser Football
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club clinched the 4th edition title of the Shaheed Sheikh Abu Naser Football Tournament, with a 4-1 win against Pabna Police Super Football team in the final at Sheikh Helal Uddin Stadium in Bagerhat on Thursday.
BD women to play 2nd Futsal match against Vietnam Friday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Women’s team will play their 2nd match of the five-a-side AFC Women’s Futsal Championship against stronger and four-time South East Asian Games runners-up Vietnam in Thai capital Bangkok on Friday.