Dhaka – A fire broke out in a warehouse of a garment in Zirani area of the city on Tuesday morning.
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6 BNP men held from Laxmipur human chain
Laxmipur – Police arrested six leaders and activists of BNP from a human chain in front of Laxmipur Press Club on Monday morning. As part of its countrywide demonstration programme, BNP leaders and activists of the district formed a human…
Humayun Faridi’s 6th death anniversary Tuesday
Dhaka – The 6th death anniversary of renowned actor Humayun Faridi will be observed on Tuesday.Different television channels will air films performed by him, and events on his life and works.
4 to die for killing Rupa after rape
Dhaka- A court here on Monday sentenced four people to death and another person to seven years’ imprisonment for killing law student Zakia Sultana Rupa after gang rape in a running bus on August 25 last year in Tangail.
3rd round of Premier Cricket kicks off Tuesday
Dhaka – The 1st phase of the 3rd round of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League will be held at three separate venues on Tuesday. The top slot holders of List ‘A’ league table Abahani Ltd will play against Kalabangla Krira…
Women’s Cricket: Indira Road CA crushes Azad SC by 132 runs
Dhaka – Indira Road Cricket Academy earned a convincing 132 runs victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Monday.
‘Robber’ lynched in Munshiganj
Dhaka- A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Velua village in Tongibari upazila early Monday.The deceased was identified as Babul Hossain, 47, a resident of Velua village of the upazila in Munshiganj.
Two killed in Chittagong road accident
Dhaka – Two people were killed and three others suffered injuries in a road accident as a truck hit a CNG-run autorickshaw at Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar road of Patia in the district on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Ridwan, 40…
Champions League: Ronaldo-Neymar showdown with jobs at stake
London,(AP/UNB) – The Champions League resumes with a mouthwatering meeting of the aristocrats and the disruptors of European soccer.
Serena Williams loses in doubles, US advances in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – The first step in Serena Williams’ comeback underscored how far she has to go after spending over a year away from the game.
Saturday Olympic ratings strong; NBC sorry for Japan remark
New York (AP/UNB) – Highlights from media coverage of the Pyeongchang Olympics: RATINGS: An estimated 21.4 million viewers watched NBC’s prime-time coverage on Saturday night, with the number increasing to 24.2 million when consumption on the digital live stream and…
Aguero scores 4 as leader Man City thrashes Leicester 5-1
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero scored four goals as English Premier League leader Manchester City showed Riyad Mahrez what he was missing in a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester on Saturday.
Venus Williams, Vandeweghe give US 2-0 lead in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – Venus Williams used her 1,000th career singles match to get the United States off to a strong start in its Fed Cup title defense.
Injured Shakib to miss first T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket Test and T20I sides skipper Shakib Al Hasan will remain out of the squad in the first match of a two-match T20I series against Sri Lanka due to finger injury which he suffered during fielding against…
Premier Cricket: Sheikh Jamal DC register 2nd successive win
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeated Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 28 runs in the second round match of the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) ground-5 in Savar on Sunday.
3rd Div Football: Araf SC beat ZA Sohel KC 1-0
Dhaka – Araf Sporting Club secured a solitary goal victory against Zabid Ahsan Sohel Krira Chakra in the match of the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
1st Div Women’s Cricket: City Club emerge group champions
Dhaka – City Club emerged Group B champions in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League after a four-wicket victory against Rayer Bazar Athletic Club in the first phase match at Kalabagan Krira Chakra Ground on Sunday.
Wenger fears Arsenal’s top four chances are in peril
LONDON, (BSS/AFP) – Arsene Wenger conceded Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Champions League exile are in severe danger after Harry Kane condemned them to a damaging 1-0 defeat against bitter rivals Tottenham.
Arbitration results in Keraniganj man’s death over 2nd marriage
Dhaka -A young man was beaten to death allegedly by a mob at Bottoli area of the upazila on Saturday.
Women’s Cricket: Sheikh Russel earn 321-run victory over Azad SC
Dhaka – A brilliant century by Pinki Akter enabled Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy to earn a massive 321-run victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan KC ground here on…
City high-rise catches fire
Dhaka – A fire broke out at a 20-storey building in Purana Paltan area of the capital on Saturday morning.
Serena Williams returns, Fed Cup ‘start of a long process’
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – Tennis fans anxiously awaiting Serena Williams’ return to competitive tennis will have to wait one more day.
Bus torched in Satkhira
Dhaka – Miscreants torched a bus at Bankal in the district town in Satkhira on Thursday evening.Merina Akhter, additional superintendent of Satkhira Sadar Circle, said that a gang of miscreants set fire to the stationary bus of ‘ A K…
3 BNP men held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested three leaders and activists of BNP and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal from Kanaighat thana area on Thursday.
Korea gets flexible with N. Korea sanctions for Olympics
Seoul, (AP/UNB) – From smartphones to ship fuel, South Korea is wrestling how to balance international sanctions on North Korea with its desire to show the Olympic spirit as it welcomes hundreds of North Koreans for the Winter Games.
Court rejects appeals by 47 Russians against Olympic bans
Pyeongchang,(AP/UNB) – Sports’ highest court rejected appeals by all 45 Russian athletes plus two coaches who were banned from the Pyeongchang Olympics over doping concerns in a decision announced Friday less than nine hours before the opening ceremony.
3 killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – At least three people were killed and seven others injured as a bus hit three human-haulers after knocking down two pedestrians at Kathi on Gopalganj-Kotalipara road in Sadar upazila on Thursday noon.
42 crude bombs seized in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered 42 crude bombs from Fatehpur border area in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Thursday morning.
BGB man hurt in Dinajpur smugglers’ attack
Dhaka – A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was injured as smugglers launched an attack on a BGB team during a drive in Birampur bordering area in the district early Thursday.
Razzak-Taijul share 8-wkt to diminish Lankans supremacy
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s spin strength diminished the visiting Sri Lankans batting supremacy claiming all wickets for 222 in 65.3 overs in the middle of the 1st day’s 3rd session in the 1st innings of the decider match of a two-Test…