Dhaka – Customs officials arrested two suspected Indian female hundi traders along with Tk 24 lakh from Beanapole port on Tuesday noon.
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Women’s Cricket: Abahani beat Khelaghar by 2 wkts
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited managed a two-wicket victory over Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Sangha in the Women’s Premier Division Cricket League at BKSP ground-4 in Savar on Tuesday.Sent in to bat first, Khelaghar SKS scored 150 for 7 in stipulated…
BPL Football: Muktijoddha draw with Farashganj
Dhaka – Two lowly teams — Muktijoddha Sangsad KC and Farashganj SC — shared points with each other as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National…
1st Div Kabaddi: Star SC beat Sunshine
Dhaka – Star Sporting Club managed a hard-fought 40-39 point victory over Sunshine Sporting Club in the opening match of the Metropolis First Division Kabaddi League that began at the Kabaddi Stadium here on Tuesday.In the day’s other match, Swornali…
Snake charmer hacked dead in Savar
Dhaka – A snake charmer was hacked to death by miscreants at a Bedey Palli in Porabari area in Savar on Monday night.Police said miscreants attacked Sohel Hossain, son of Nur Hossain, around 7pm and hacked him indiscriminately, leaving him…
Minor girl abducted from Dhamrai
Dhaka – A minor girl has been abducted allegedly by his cousin from Katabar area in Dhamrai upazila in Savar .
One killed as bus hits auto-rickshaw
Dhaka – A man was killed and five others injured as a bus hit an auto-rickshaw in the municipality area in Sadar upazila in Madaripur on Tuesday morning.
7 Rohingyas detained in Satkhira
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained seven Rohingya people, including two minor children, from Hijaldi border area in Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira on Tuesday morning.
Barcelona to join Catalonia strike, Pique jeered in Madrid
Dhaka(AP/UNB) – Barcelona is joining a strike to protest against the Spanish government’s actions in Catalonia’s independence vote. Also, outspoken defender Gerard Pique was jeered by spectators at Spain’s training camp in Madrid on Monday.Barcelona said none of its professional…
Foxe takes over as interim coach at A-League’s Wanderers
Sydney, (AP/UNB) – Former Socceroos defender Hayden Foxe has been appointed caretaker coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers after Tony Popovic surprisingly quit a week from the start of the A-League season.
Chess player banned by Iran over hijab switches over to US
Tehran,(AP/UNB) – A young woman banned form the Iranian national chess team, allegedly for attending an international competition without wearing an Islamic headscarf, has joined the U.S. team, an Iranian news agency reported Monday.The semi-official ISNA reported that Dorsa Derakhshani…
Youth ODI: BD U-19 team to play Afghan U-19 side Wednesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team will play touring Afghanistan Under-19 side in the 4th match of the five-match Youth ODI series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.Hosts Bangladesh Under-19 team made a flying start in the series outplaying…
Assam Handball team arrives in city
Dhaka – The Assam State Handball team arrived in the capital on Tuesday afternoon to play a four-match Index Dhaka-Assam Friendly Handball series against the local selections.
Minor siblings drown
Dhaka-Two minor siblings drowned in a canal at Choto Khurma village in Bishwanath upazila in Sylhet on Monday.The deceased were identified as Rohan Ahmed, 12 and Redwan Ahmed, 8, sons of Ezzad Ali of the village.
Pedestrian crushed under bus in Sylhet
Dhaka – A pedestrian was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Bhanudeb village in Nabiganj upazila in Sylhet on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Motai Miah, 55, resident of the village.
Septuagenarian killed by brother
Dhaka-A septuagenarian man was allegedly killed by his younger brother over a land related dispute at Labairkandhi village in Matlab Uttar upazila in Chandpur on Monday.The deceased was identified as Md Shafiullah Gazi, 70, a freedom fighter of our liberation…
Rashford eager to banish Iceland memories
BURTON-ON-TRENT, United Kingdom, (BSS/AFP) – Manchester United’s teenage forward Marcus Rashford says England’s dismal display at Euro 2016 means he is unable to look back at his first major tournament with any kind of fondness.Rashford broke into the England squad…
Teen ‘tortured to death by cops’ in Sherpur
Dhaka – A 17-year-old boy died hours after being released from police custody in Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur early Monday.The victim was identified as Biswajit Chandra Dey, son of Bidhan Chandra Dey of Uttar Bazar area in the upazila.Talking to…
2 killed in Dinajpur road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed in a road accident in front of Sadar upazila parisad in the district town in Dinajpur on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Mandar Ali, driver of the human hauler, and its passenger Jahangir.
‘Drug peddler’ held with Phensidyl
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 144 bottles of Phensidyl from Bohorom Tantipara village of Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj on Sunday night.
Madrasa girl killed in Chuadanga road crash
Dhaka – A madrasa girl was killed as a tractor hit a human hauler carrying her at Boidyanathpur village in Jibannagar upazila on Monday morning.
Man crushed under bus in Habiganj
Dhaka- A man was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Bhanudeb village in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj district on Monday morning.
Afghanistan leveled five-match Youth ODI series 1-1
Dhaka – Touring Afghanistan U-19 side leveled the five-match Youth ODI series 1-1 beating hosts Bangladesh Under-19 side by five wickets in the 3rd ODI at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.Earlier on Thursday, Bangladesh Under-19 team made the flying…
NCL: 3 matches end in draw, 1 abandoned
Dhaka – The Tier 1 match of Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) between Dhaka Division and holders Khulna Division ended in draw on the 4th and final day at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Monday.Khulna Division resumed…
SA crush Bangladesh by 333 runs in 1st Test
Dhaka – South Africa bundled out Bangladesh cheaply for 90 runs in the 2nd innings inside the 1st session of the final day at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Monday to register a 333-run victory in the 1st Test.The Tigers,…
Bhashani Stadium gets new floodlights for Asia Cup
Dhaka – The newly installed floodlights at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium formally inaugurated on Monday ahead of the eight-nation Hero Asia Cup of men’s hockey to be played here from October 11.In its 10th edition, the quadrennial event returns…
BPL Football: Abahani beat Brothers 3-2
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Ltd secured 3-2 victory against Brothers Union Ltd in the 9th round match of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.Abahani took the lead in the 18th minute…
Chinese tennis needs to ‘grow up’, says Li Na
WUHAN, China,(BSS/AFP) – Li Na said she’s sorry Chinese tennis has not moved on more since her retirement, as the country’s fruitless search for a new champion continues.Li’s two Grand Slam titles set the bar extremely high for her fellow…
Unified Arsenal can prove doubters wrong, says Wenger
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are ready to silence the critics who wrote them off in the aftermath of their humiliating loss against Liverpool.Wenger’s side have been revitalised since the 4-0 mauling at Anfield in August and they maintained…
Cop stabbed dead in Kishoreganj
Dhaka – A policeman was stabbed to death by a gang of hijackers on Dhaka-Sylhet highway under Syed Nazrul Islam Bridge in Bhairab upazila in Kishoreganj on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Arifur Rahman, 25, a member of Police…