Dhaka- Two time-champions India got off to a flying start in the eight-team Hero10th Men’s Asia Cup beating Japan by 5-1 goals in the tournament opener in a Pool A encounter at Maulana Bhashani Stadium on Wednesday.
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20 injured as villagers clash in Netrokona
Dhaka – At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a trivial matter at Mujibnagar village in Khaliajuri upazila in Netrokona on Tuesday evening.
9 shops gutted in Laxmipur fire
Dhaa – Nine shops were gutted in a fire at Hazirhat Bazar in Kamalnagar upazila in Laxmipur on Tuesday midnight.Fire service sources said the fire originated from an electric short circuit at a cloth store around 12:00 am and it…
19 Rohingyas arrested in Satkhira
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested some 19 Rohingyas, who illegally entered Bangladesh from India, in Paddoshakra border area of Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
Messi, Messi, Messi; his 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup
Quito,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970.The two-time champions – and losing finalists three years…
US out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad
Couva, (AP/UNB) – The United States has been eliminated from World Cup contention, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans’ streak of seven straight appearances at soccer’s showcase.Twenty-eight years after a stunning victory at Trinidad put the Americans back…
Aussies end war-torn Syria’s World Cup hopes in extra time
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Omar al-Soma’s free kick crashed into the post with moments to go, ending war-torn Syria’s World Cup hopes and allowing Tim Cahill’s Australians to squeeze into the final playoff for a spot in Russia.The 37-year-old Cahill delivered again…
Portugal beats Switzerland 2-0 to earn World Cup berth
Lisbon,(AP/UNB) – A year after winning the European Championship, Portugal has set its sights on another trophy after sealing its place at the 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday.Cristiano Ronaldo’s team got the win it…
2 neo-JMB men held in N’ganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two members of the banned militant outfit Neo-JMB from Narayanganj on Tuesday.
‘Top terrorist’ found dead in B’baria
Dhaka – A listed top terrorist was found dead on Comilla- Sylhet highway in Gazaria area of Sadar upazila in Brahmanbaria on Tuesday morning.The deceased was identified as Linkon, 40, son of Golam Hossain Miah, a resident of Dakhshin Pourtoil…
Storm kills 1, damages houses in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A man was killed and several people were injured as a storm lashed eight villages under two unions in Bagha upazila on Tuesday.Locals said Sader Ali, 55, of Gochor village was killed when he fell off his bicycle…
College student held with 10 gold bars at Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a college student along with 10 gold bars worth Tk 50 lakh from Putkhali border area here in Benapole on Tuesday.
8-nation Asia Cup Hockey kicks off Wednesday
Dhaka – The eight-nation Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Bangladesh 2017, a quadrennial prestigious meet and a qualifying event of 2018 Men’s World Cup, begins at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Wednesday amid huge enthusiasm among the…
BCB forms Election Commission
Dhaka- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday formed a five-member election commission for conducting its Board of Directors Election with joint secretary (Sports) of the Youth and Sports Ministry Md Omar Faruk as the chief election commissioner.
Rahmatganj hold Sheikh Russel in BPL Football
Dhaka-Old Dhaka outfit Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society forced Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra to play a 1-1 goal draw in the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League Football held on Tuesday at Bangabandhu National Stadium.In the day’s match, Shahed put…
Sheikh Russel Memorial School Chess on Saturday
DHAKA- The day-long Shaheed Sheikh Russel Memorial School Chess tournament will be held on Saturday (October 14) at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on the occasion of birth anniversaries of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu…
Five-wicket Perera stars in Sri Lanka series win
DUBAI,(BSS/AFP) – Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera finished with five wickets to help Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the second Test in Dubai on Tuesday and take the series 2-0.Perera had figures of 5-98 as Pakistan, chasing a tough…
Venus heads back to Sydney after 20 years
SYDNEY,(BSS/AFP) – Evergreen Venus Williams will headline the Sydney International in January to kick off her 2018 season, returning to the tournament after a 20-year absence.The American veteran, 37, shows no signs of slowing down and enjoyed one of her…
Starc urges Aussie fans to ‘get stuck into’ Stokes
SYDNEY, (BSS/AFP) – Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has urged Australian fans to “get stuck into” England bad boy Ben Stokes if he makes the trip for the upcoming Ashes, calling for them to be “very loud”. Test vice-captain Stokes was arrested…
Man, woman held with 15 kg hemp
Dhaka – Detectives arrested two alleged drug peddlers, including a woman, from Ikuria bus stand area of Dakhshin Keraniganj upazila of Dhaka on Monday night.The arrestees were identified as Md Alauddin, 40, and Parvin, 38.
College student found dead at Buriganga
Dhaka – Police recovered body of a college student from Buriganga river in Char Mirerbagh Kheyaghat area of Dakhshin Keraniganj upazila on Monday night one day after he had gone missing.The deceased was identified as Md Alauddin Hossain Ifad, 18,…
Rohingya woman held in Gopalganj
Dhaka – Police arrested a Rohingya woman, fled from Rakhaine state in Myanmar amid persecution, from Bhennabari Bazar of Sadar upazila in Gopalganj on Monday evening.
Elderly woman killed in Gopalganj bus crash
Dhaka- An elderly woman was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Khulna highway in Chapta area of Kashiani upazila in Gopalganj on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Moriam Begum, wife of Moksed Mollah, a resident of Kusumdia village of…
Serena Williams could be back to defend Australian title
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Australian Open officials are hopeful Serena Williams will make her competitive comeback to tennis next January to defend the title at Melbourne Park.At a news conference Tuesday called to announce an increase in prize money for the year’s…
Rain-soaked field obstacle for US reaching World Cup
Couva,(AP/UNB) – The final path to the World Cup involved an unexpected water crossing for the United States.Heavy rain on this Caribbean island 7½ miles off the coast of Venezuela left the center of Ato Boldon Stadium’s field soggy, the…
Argentina and Messi not getting any sympathy from Brazil
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – With Argentina and Lionel Messi on the brink of missing the World Cup, they are not receiving any sympathy from archrival Brazil.Five-time champion Brazil qualified six months ago for the finals in Russia, and have been fascinated…
Man to die for murder in Keraniganj
Dhaka – A court here on Monday sentenced a man to death and two others to life term imprisonment for killing a businessman in 2012.The condemned convict is Mohammad Bacchu, 25 while the lifers are Sajal, 27 and Sumon alias…
Bangladesh ready to host Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka – Bangladesh is ready to host the eight-nation Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2017, a quadrennial prestigious event of Asia, beginning at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday (Oct 11).Eight leading teams of Asia featuring…
All teams share points in 4th round NCL
Dhaka – All the 4th round matches of the four-day two-tier Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) ended in draw at four separate venues of the country on Monday.Defending champions and Tier 1 topper Khulna Division (218/10 in 58.4 overs…
Women’s Cricket: Kalabagan KC, Gulshan Youth win
Dhaka – Kalabagan Krira Chakra and Gulshan Youth Club won their respective matches in the Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League in two separate venues at BKSP on Monday.Kalabagan KC beat hosts BKSP by 3 wickets at BKSP ground while…