Dhaka – The body of a teenage girl, who allegedly committed suicide on October 10, was exhumed for fresh autopsy on Tuesday. Following a court order, the body of Rahima Akter Sonia, a student of Kazi Shahabuddin Girls’ School and…
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Man to die for killing wife in Jessore
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife for dowry in 2007.The court also fined Rafiqul Islam Dhopodi, son of Shaheed Ali of Dakkhin Nauapara in Abhoynagar upazila, Tk 1 lakh.
Tamim back as Tigers meet Proteas in 2nd ODI Wednesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will take on hosts South Africa in the second match of the three-match ODI series at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday.The battle will begin at 2pm Bangladesh time where the 7th-ranked Tigers must look forward to…
3 killed as train hits microbus in Comilla
Dhaka – Three people were killed as a train hit a microbus in Jailkhanabari area under Bijoypur union of Comilla Sadar Dakkhin (South) upazila on Tuesday noon.The deceased were identified as Abu Taher, 50, of Sahapur of Comilla Sadar, Sohel…
Bangladesh-Ireland first one-dayer ends in no result
Dhaka – The first match of the five-match unofficial ODI series between hosts Bangladesh A team and touring Ireland A team was abandoned due to rain at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.
Agrani Bank plays 1-1 with NofelSC
Dhaka-Agrani Bank SC played to a 1-1 draw with newcomer Nofel Sporting Club in the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Tuesday.
20 passport brokers jailed in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested 20 brokers from in front of Agargaon passport office in the city on Tuesday.Sources at the Rab headquarters said a team of Rab-2 conducted a drive in the passport office and…
Special Chess: Syed Ejaz Hussain takes solo lead in open section
Dhaka- Syed Ejaz Husain of BRAC University took solo lead in the open section of the Walton Special Chess Tournament for visually challenged players securing full five points from the 5th round matches at the Chess Federation hall room on…
Female UP member held with Yaba in Jessore
Dhaka – Detectives arrested a female member of Ward No 3 in Babukhali union of Mohammadpur upazila along with 175 pieces of Yaba tablets in Magura on Monday afternoon.The arrestee was identified as Shayamoli Khatun, 40.
Fake doctor, assistant held in Chandpur
Dhaka – Police arrested an alleged fake doctor and his assistant from a medical centre in Hajiganj upazila headquarters in Chandpur on Monday afternoon.
Newborn baby found dead in Jessore
Dhaka – Police recovered a decomposed body of a newborn baby from a water body in Khorinci Dakhshinpara area under Khedapara union of Monirampur upazila in Jessore on Monday afternoon.
Rajshahi Jamaat leader arrested
Dhaka – Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Mahishbathan area in Rajshahi on early Monday.Kamruzaman Sohel, secretary of Rajpara unit Jamaat and son of Belal Hossian of the area, was accused in 14 cases, including sabotage, said Hafizur Rahman,…
Security guard killed in Chandpur
Dhaka-Miscreants took away four motorcycles killing the security guard of a nine-storey building in the district town in Chandpur on Monday.The deceased was identified as Delwar Pramanik, 50, of Dighaldi village in Matlab upazila.
Mother ‘kills self’ after ‘killing child’ in Kushita
Dhaka – A woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her house after strangulating her two-year-old boy following a family feud at Naoda Bahalbaria village in Mirpur upazila in Kushtia on Monday.
BCL infighting leaves one dead in Sylhet
Dhaka – An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League(BCL) was killed and two others were injured in a factional clash at Tilagarh in the city on Monday.The deceased was identified as Omar Ahmed, a BBA student of Leading University.Zedan Al Musa,…
NCL: Rajshahi post emphatic innings victory over Ctg
Dhaka – Rajshahi Division maintained their top spot in the Tier 2 points table of the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) crushing Chittagong Division by an innings and 13 runs in the 5th round match which ended on the…
Both of Tier-1 National Cricket League matches ended in draw
Dhaka – Both the 5th round first class Tier-1 matches of the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) ended in draw on the 4th and final day at two separate venues across the country on Monday.Barisal Division forced holders and…
Premier Div Women’s Cricket 2nd phase begin Tuesday
Dhaka – The super league stage battles of the one-day-match Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League will begin at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) Ground 3 and 4 on Tuesday.
Sharapova wins her 1st title since doping ban
Tianjin,(AP/UNB) – Maria Sharapova won her first WTA title since returning from a doping ban after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the Tianjin Open on Sunday.The Russian, a tournament wild card, overcame Belarusian teenager Sabalenka 7-5, 7-6 (8) despite trailing…
Icardi hat trick earns Inter 3-2 derby win over AC Milan
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -Mauro Icardi is a goal predator.Seemingly absent one moment, he swoops in unannounced to score in the next.The Argentine striker had a hat trick in Inter Milan’s 3-2 derby victory over big-spending AC Milan on Sunday, displaying perfect timing…
Valencia thrashes Real Betis 6-3 to move 2nd in Spain
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Valencia spent the last couple of seasons trying to avoid relegation in the Spanish league.After eight matches this season, it’s already looking to dethrone Barcelona from the top of the standings.
Super league of Women’s Premier Cricket begins on Tuesday
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – The four-team super league of the Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket begins on Tuesday (Oct 17) with two matches billed for the opening day at two BKSP venues in Savar.
Youth held in Rajshahi for FB post on PM
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man from Lalpukur village of Tanore upazila in Rajshahi on Saturday night for posting derogatory comments about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on his Facebook wall.
62 held in Comilla
Dhaka – Police in overnight drives arrested some 62 people from different areas under 17 police stations in Comilla early Sunday.
Jamaat leader held with arms in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Matikata village of Godagari upazila in Rajshahi on Saturday night.
3 get life in prison for murder in Sherpur
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday sentenced three people, including a couple, to life imprisonment and three others to different jail terms for killing a man in 2014.The lifers are Iman Ali, 50, son of Ramej Uddin of Ruparpara…
2 forest robbers held with arms in Sundarbans
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two members of a forest robber gang along with six firearms and 16 round of bullets from Jongrar Khal area in Dakop upazila in Khulna district on Sunday.
3 workers die inhaling toxic gas in N’ganj
Dhaka – Three construction workers died after inhaling toxic gas in a septic tank at Lalkhan in Sadar upazila in Narayanganj on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Nobi Hossain, 35, Liakat Hossain, 45, and Shahinur 33.
Barisal trailing by 135 runs against Khulna on day-3
Dhaka – Barisal Division was trailing by 135 runs against holders Khulna Division on the 3rd day of the four-day first class Tier-1 match of the 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Sunday.Replying to…
Asia Cup: Bangladesh concede 1-3 defeat against Japan
Dhaka – Two quick goals by Kenta Tanaka in the last two minutes guided Japan to beat hosts Bangladesh by 3-1 goals in their last Pool A match of the eight-team Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey at the Maulana…