Dhaka- Officials of the Narcotics Control Department of Jessore in a drive arrested two drug traders along with 265 bottles of banned Indian cough syrup Phensidyl from a garden in the Uttar Baropota frontier area under Benapole Port Police Station…
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People to pay last respects to ‘Nayakraj’ at FDC, Shaheed Minar
Dhaka – Fans, artistes and people from all walks of life will pay tribute to the legendary actor Razzak, popularly known as Nayak Raj Razzak, on Tuesday at Central Shaheed Minar.The family members said “His body had been kept in…
Rooney nets 200th EPL goal
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Wayne Rooney wheeled away in delight after scoring his 200th goal in the English Premier League, cupping both of his ears with his hands in front of the Manchester City fans who jeered his name and his every…
Azarenka withdraws from US Open amid child custody dispute
New York,(AP/UNB) – Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka withdrew from the U.S. Open on Monday because she was unable to resolve a custody dispute with her infant son’s father.The 28-year-old star from Belarus gave birth to her first child…
President mourns Razzak’s death
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of iconic film actor Abdur Razzak, popularly known as Nayak Raj Razzak.In a condolence message, Abdul Hamid said Razzak will ever be remembered for his outstanding contributions…
Youth hacked to death in Natore
Dhaka- A young man was hacked to death allegedly by his friend over a trifling matter at Gurudaspur in Natore on Sunday night.The deceased, Ashiq, 25, was a resident of Chanchkoir area in the upazila.
Hundi trader arrested at Benapole
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested an alleged hundi trader with Tk 4 lakh in Putkhali border area under Benapole Port Police Station in Benapole on Sunday.The arrestee was identified as Md Raihan Ali, 15, son of Md…
3 ‘pirates’ held in Khulna
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested three alleged members of a pirate gang from Bedkathi area in Koyra upazila in Khulna early Monday.The arrestees were identified as Mostafiz, 38, Solaiman, 22, and Masum Billah, 25, members of…
Ex-JCD leader held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested a former leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) from Chowkidekhi area in Sylhet on Sunday night.The arrestee was identified as Nabil Raja, son of Farhad Raza Chowdhury and a former assistant-organising secretary of Sylhet city unit…
Cattle farm owner, caretaker killed in M’singh
Dhaka – The owner and a caretaker of a cattle farm were found dead at the farm in Ramgopalpur area in Sadar upazila in Mymensingh on Monday noon.The deceased were identified as Mozaffar Hossian, 55, owner of the farm, and…
BPL football: Dhaka Abahani beat Sk Russel 2-0
Dhaka – Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited returned to the winning note in the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football beating Sheikh Russel KC by 2-0 goals in their 5th round match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here…
Bale leads Madrid to opening 3-0 league win without Ronaldo
La Coruna,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t missed by his team as Gareth Bale scored one goal and set up another to help Real Madrid start its defense of the Spanish league title with a 3-0 win at Deportivo La Coruna…
Australia’s tour match in Bangladesh canceled after flooding
Dhaka,(AP/UNB)-Australia’s two-day tour match against a Bangladesh XI has been canceled because of concerns over contaminated water following recent flooding at the ground.Australia coach Darren Lehmann and skipper Steven Smith visited the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on…
Couple electrocuted in Tangail
Dhaka – A man and his wife died from electrocution in Alsha village in Delduar upazila in Tangail on Sunday evening.The deceased were identified as Nowaz Ali Miah, 50, and his wife Nazma Begum, 40, of the village.
Farmer drowns in Joypurhat floodwater
Dhaka – A farmer drowned in floodwater in Mahmudpur union of Khetlal upazila in Joypurhat on Sunday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Ansar Ali, 56, son of Jamir Uddin of Minigori village in the upazila.
Murder accused killed in ‘Kushtia gunfight’
Dhaka – An alleged terrorist, accused in college student murder case, was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Harinanayanpur Beribadh area of Sadar upazila in Kushtia early Monday.
Police constable held for ‘raping’ colleague in city
Dhaka – A police constable was arrested in the capital on Saturday night on charge of raping his colleague.Sub-inspector Rafiqul Islam, also duty officer of Shahjanpur Police Station, said that a female constable filed a rape case against Ariful Islam,…
Mominul brought back to Tigers’ squad
Dhaka – A day after his omission from the team, top order batsman and most consistent performer in the longer version cricket Mominul Haque was recalled to the Bangladesh’s squad on Sunday for the first Test against touring Australia scheduled…
BPL Football: Ctg Abahani earns 5th consecutive win
Dhaka – League leader Chittagong Abahani Limited further consolidated their top slot in the 10th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Rahmatganj MFS by 2-0 goals in the opening 5th round match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here Sunday afternoon.Tawhidul…
JFA Football: Gopalganj outplay Barguna by 10-0 goals
Dhaka – Gopalganj District team crushed Barguna District by 10-0 goals in the JFA Under-14 National Women’s Football Championship at Rajbari Stadium on Sunday.Komola and Nomita made hat-tricks scoring four and three goals respectively while Maloti and Ritu netted one…
2 BCL men hurt in rival attack in Sylhet
Dhaka -Two activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) sustained injuries in an attack by their rivals in Subidbazar area of Sylhet city on Saturday night.The injured — Moudud, and Nabid — were taken to Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital. Of…
Bogra road accident kills 2 motorcyclists
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident at Mail Bus Stand in Dhupchanchia upazila in Bogra on Saturday evening.
2 schoolboys die as covered van hits bike
Dhaka-Two schoolboys were killed as a covered van hit a motorcycle near Mirzapur Police Station in Tangail on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Mim Laden, 15, son of Labu Mia of Postokhamari village in the upazila and and Rifat,…
Atletico salvages 2-2 draw against newcomer Girona
Girona,(AP/UNB) – Newcomer Girona was minutes away from beating Atletico Madrid in a stunning debut in the Spanish league until Atletico scored twice after the sending off of Antoine Griezmann to salvage a 2-2 draw on Saturday.Goals by Angel Correa…
Teen rapist arrested with parents
Dhaka-A minor girl was raped by a teenager at Kadai Purbapara village in Dhunat upazila in Bogra on Friday afternoon.Police arrested the rapist, along with his father and mother in this connection.
4 of a family among 5 killed in Ctg road accident
Dhaka – Five people, including four members of a family, were killed in a road accident in front of the Toll Plaza of Shah Amanat Bridge at Karnaphuli in the city in the early hours in Chittagong of Sunday.Officer-in-charge of…
Australia cricket team gets 3-tier security
Dhaka – The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has been providing a three-tier VIP security for the visiting Australian Test cricket team to ward off any untoward incident during the two-match Test series.DMP commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia came up with the…
Spain Open Chess: Sk Nasir makes good start beating Kjoller
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Fide Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed made a good start in Group A of the 19th Open Internacional d’escacs de Sants, Hostafrancs i la Bordeta beating Nilsson Lars Kjoller of Denmark in the first round match in Barcelona,…
Poacher held with deer skin in Bagerhat
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested a poacher and seized skin of a deer in Kadamtola area under Sharankhola upazila in Bagerhat on Friday night. Tipped off, a team of police intercepted a motorbike and held Saddam Ali, 20,…
Youth dies from electrocution at Benapole
Dhaka – A youth died after being electrocuted at Durgapur village under Benapole Port Police Station in Benapole on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Atiar Biswas, 27, son of Aftab Biswas of the village.