Dhaka – A couple died from electrocution at Bogachhari in Naniarchar upazila in Rangamati early Sunday.The deceased were identified as Khorshed Miah and his wife Rasheda Begum.
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SAFF U-18 Champs: Bangladesh to play arch-rival India on Monday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Under-18 Football team will start their campaign in the five-nation SAFF U-18 Championship taking on arch-rival India at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Monday.The match will kick-off 4 pm local time.
Inter Milan leaves it late to beat Crotone and stay perfect
Dhaka,(AP/UNB)- Inter Milan stayed perfect in Serie A with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Crotone, which remained on Saturday the only team yet to score a goal in the league.Inter won its previous three matches comfortably but found it harder…
West Indies beats England in one-off T20 by 21 runs
Chester-Le-Street,(AP/UNB) – West Indies successfully defended 176 by bowling out England to win their one-off Twenty20 by 21 runs on Saturday.After being put in to bat, West Indies finished nine down after a whirlwind start by Evin Lewis and Chris…
Monaco rebounds by beating Strasbourg 3-0 in French league
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Despite the departure of many key players, Monaco’s strike force remains intact.Monaco, which had Europe’s most potent attack last season when it dethroned Paris Saint-Germain in the French league and made it to the Champions League semifinals, already…
5 teenage girls return from India after serving jail
Dhaka – Five Bangladeshi teenage girls returned home through Benapole check post on Saturday night after serving two years jail term in an Indian prison.Indian police handed them over to Benapole Check Post Police Immigration.
Youth killed in Jessore road crash
Dhaka – An unidentified youth was killed as a covered van rammed his bicycle on Jessore-Jhenidah road in Sadar upazila in Jessore on Saturday.
Anamul, Rony, Saif hit century each in NCL Tier1
Dhaka – Anamul Haque, Rony Talukdar and Saif Hasan hit century each for their respective sides in the 1st innings of the Tier 1 matches on day two in the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) on Saturday.Anamul scored 105*…
BD U-18 Football team reaches Bhutan
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-18 football team reached the Bhutanese capital Thimphu on Saturday to play the five-nation SAFF U-18 Championship beginning at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Monday.The Bangladesh team was accommodated at Ariya Hotel, Thimphu, which is one and…
Ireland A arrive October 7
Dhaka – Ireland A team will arrive in Bangladesh on October 7 for a three-week tour featuring one first-class fixture and a five-match one-day series against Bangladesh A team, all at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
BPL: Players recruitment auction held in city
Dhaka – The auction to recruit players for the upcoming franchise-based T20 cricket tournament Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) was held at a city hotel on Saturday.All the seven franchise teams have completed players recruiting formalities during the auction for the…
NCL Tier 2: Dhaka Metro lead by 226 runs vs Ctg Div
Dhaka – Dhaka Metro took a 226-run lead against Chittagong Division after the 2nd day’s play of the four-day match Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Saturday.Having 1st innings collection of 344…
Women’s Premier Cricket League begins on Monday
Dhaka – The nine-team Women’s Premier Division Cricket League will begin on Monday at BKSP ground in Savar.Two matches will be held on the opening day (Monday).
Mushfiq optimists ahead of SA mission
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket Test side captain Mushfiqur Rahim hopeful of doing well against Proteas as he sought the Tigers’ as balanced and improved team.Mushfiq was talking to journalists at a press conference on Saturday morning at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Jessore madrasah teacher held for sexual assault on student
Dhaka – A madrasah teacher was arrested from Andulia village in Chaugachha upazila in Jessore on Friday morning for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor student.
Defoe earns 1st win for Bournemouth in Premier League
Bournemouth,(AP/UNB) – Jermain Defoe scored the first goal of his second spell at Bournemouth to clinch a 2-1 win over Brighton in the Premier League on Friday, ending his team’s four-match losing run to open the season.The 34-year-old England striker…
Du Plessis praises Pakistan bid to bring back internationals
Lahore, (AP/UNB) – South Africa’s Faf du Plessis praised Pakistan’s effort in its bid to win back confidence of foreign cricket teams and resume international cricket back at home.
Cattle trader killed by BSF along Lalmonirhat border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi cattle trader has been killed and another injured by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Bamaldal border point in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat .Lt Col Golam Morshed, commanding officer of Border Guard Bangaldesh…
NCL Tier 2: Ashraful’s ton spurs Dhaka Metro 257/5 vs Ctg Div
Dhaka- The Tigers former captain Mohammad Ashraful spurred Dhaka Metro 1st innings with a century of 104 runs against Chittagong Division on day one in a Tier 2 match of the four-day Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Zahur…
NCL Tier 1: Mash backs in longer version for Khulna
Dhaka – Rangpur Division skipper Naeem Islam and Dhiman Ghosh hammered a century each against holders Khulna Division on day 1 in a Tier 1 match of the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in…
SAFF U18 Champs: Bangladesh to leave for Bhutan Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-18 football team will leave for Bhutan on Saturday to play in the five nations SAFF U18 Championship staring at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Monday.In the group stage, Bangladesh will play India, the Maldives, Nepal and…
Tigers leave for South Africa Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Team will leave here for South Africa on Saturday to play a full-fledged series against the Proteas.The Test squad of the Tigers will take off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the morning.
2 ‘robbers’ held with ‘arms‘ in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspected members of an inter-district robber gang from Phulchari upazila of Gaibandha on Thursday.The arrestees were identified as Shahidul Islam, 34, and Hafizur Rahman, 38.
Jubo Dal leader killed in Savar road crash
Dhaka – A Jubo Dal leader was killed and another injured when a bus hit a motorbike on Dhaka-Aricha road at Jorpool here in Savar early Friday.
Driver killed in Tangail road accident
Dhaka -The driver of a covered van was killed and three other people sustained injuries in a road accident at Sehratoil in Kalihati upazila in Tangail on Friday morning.
Wenger surprised game played amid Cologne chaos at Arsenal
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Crowd disorder marred Cologne’s return to European competition after 25 years as the German team’s fans caused havoc in London and forced the Europa League game against Arsenal to be delayed on Thursday.Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was surprised…
Martinez lashes out at Spanish tennis bosses after firing
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Conchita Martinez called the Spanish Tennis Federation’s decision to fire her as the Fed Cup and Davis Cup captain as unfair and disrespectful on Thursday.Martinez lashed out after the federation announced that its board of directors unanimously…
Afghan U-19 cricket team due Sept 25
Dhaka – Afghanistan Under-19 cricket will arrive here on September 25 on a two-week tour to Bangladesh to play a five-match Youth One-Day series against the Junior Tigers in Sylhet and Dhaka.Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the itinerary for Afghanistan…
AFC U-16 Women’s Champs: Bangladesh lose to Japan 0-3
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team conceded their 2nd successive loss in the eight-team final round of the AFC Under-16 Championship as they were defeated by Japan by 0-3 goals at IPE Stadium in Chonburi, Thailand on Thursday.
DRU Football: 8 teams reach 3rd round
Dhaka – Eight teams reached the 3rd round of the Minister Fridge-DRU six-a-side Media Cup Football Tournament eliminating their rivals in the 2nd round matches at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Thursday morning.