Dhaka – At least 19 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers at Sarole village in Lohagara upazila in Narail on Saturday night.
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Vidal says beating Germany would make Chile world’s best
St. Petersburg, (AP/UNB) – Arturo Vidal and Chile want to be the unofficial world champions.It may be only the Confederations Cup on the line when Chile faces Germany in Sunday’s final, but the combative midfielder wants to claim the bragging…
Russia praised for football hosting as doping casts shadow
St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) – Russia won praise on Saturday for a successful World Cup warm-up tournament, though it has faced new questions about past doping issues.Germany captain Julian Draxler joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in thanking Russia ahead of the Confederations…
Djokovic hoping to put struggles behind him at Wimbledon
Eastbourne, (AP/UNB) – When Novak Djokovic walked into Wimbledon a year ago, he possessed all four Grand Slam trophies.On Tuesday, he’ll return empty-handed.A third-round defeat to Sam Querrey last year at the All England Club was the stunning start of…
One killed in Gopalganj road accident
Dhaka – A man was killed and 30 others were injured in a road accident on Dhaka-Khulna highway in Puratan Muksudpur of Muksudpur upazila in Gopalganj on Friday night.The deceased could not be identified immediately.
Rickshaw puller found dead in Savar
Dhaka – A rickshaw puller was found hanging in Panpara area under Tentuljhora union in Savar on Saturday morning.The details of the deceased could not be identified immediately.
Yaba trader held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested an alleged drug dealer along with 306 pieces of Yaba tablets from Kadamtoli area in Dakhshin Surma upazila in Sylhet on Friday.
One killed in Laxmipur road crash
Dhaka – A man was killed and three others were injured in a head-on collision between a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and microbus in Kaulidanga area in Ramganj upazila in Laxmipur on Saturday morning.
Comilla road mishap kills one
Dhaka – A man was killed as a vehicle ran him over on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Kabila area of Burichong upazila in Comilla on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Aftab Uddin, son of late Mujibur Rahman, a resident…
One killed in Sirajganj road accident
Dhaka – A man was killed and 30 others were injured in a road accident on Dhaka-Khulna highway in Puratan Muksudpur of Muksudpur upazila in Gopalganj on Friday night.The deceased could not be identified immediately.
Laxmipur Jubo Dal leader dies in jail
Dhaka- A local leader of Jubo Dal, who was arrested in a case of special power act n 2014, died in the district jail in Laxmipur early Saturday.
‘Robber’ killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Chuknagar in Dumuria upazila early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam alias Badsha, 35, son of Jafar Sheikh of Maltia village of the upazila in…
Venus Williams sued by estate of man fatally hurt in crash
Fort Lauderdale, (AP/UNB)-Tennis star Venus Williams is being sued by the estate of a Florida man who died after a car crash police say she caused.An attorney representing the family of Jerome Barson, 78, filed the lawsuit Friday in Palm…
Germany wins European U21 title with 1-0 win over Spain
Krakow, (AP/UNB)-Midfielder Mitchell Weiser scored the winning goal as Germany beat high-scoring Spain 1-0 to win the Under-21 European Championship on Friday.Spain was in a formidable form in the tournament, scoring 12 goals in four previous wins. But the favorite…
Federer, Nadal drawn for Wimbledon final, 11 years after 1st
London, (AP/UNB)-Like a couple of old friends gathering for a reunion, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the Wimbledon final more than a decade after their first such meeting.The draw at the All England Club on…
Spain winger Deulofeu returning to Barcelona on 2-year deal
Barcelona, (AP/UNB)-Gerard Deulofeu is returning to Barcelona after the Spanish club triggered the buy-back clause in his deal with Everton on Friday.The 23-year-old right winger joined Everton in June 2015, on condition that Barcelona could re-sign him within the first…
BCB HP squad to leave for Darwin tonight
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) High Performance squad will leave Dhaka on Saturday night for Darwin, Australia for a two-week training camp.A total of 20 cricketers, including four stand-by players, will fly from Shahjalal International Airport at around 10:50…
CJKS Basketball : Mukta Bihanga, OPA win
Dhaka – Mukta Bihanga and OPA teams won their respective matches of the Asian Group-CJKS Basketball League on the opening day at CJKS gyumnasium here in Chittagong on Friday.
5 café attackers, chef killed by bullets, splinters: Report
Dhaka – The deaths of five militants and one chef during a commando operation at Gulshan’s Holey Artisan Café after a 12-hour hostage crisis on July 2 in 2016 were caused by bullets and splinters, said a forensic report on…
2 civilians killed as Indian troops battle Kashmir rebels
Srinagar — A woman and a young man were killed and several other people injured during anti-India protests and clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir that erupted Saturday after government forces launched an operation against rebels in the disputed region, police said.…
Adele shares devastation at canceling weekend London shows
London — Grammy award winner Adele canceled two sold-out weekend shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, telling fans early Saturday that her vocal cords were damaged and that she was advised by a doctor not to perform. –AP/UNB
US renews pressure on China with an eye on NKorea threat
Washington — Less than three months after President Donald Trump and China’s leader strolled the manicured lawns at Mar-a-Lago, the White House is suddenly engaged in a multipronged pressure campaign against Beijing, born of frustration with the limited results of…
Laxmipur Jubo Dal leader dies in jail
Laxmipur -A local leader of Jubo Dal, who was arrested in a case of special power act 2014, died in the district jail early Saturday. -UNB
DU Day being observed
Dhaka – The Dhaka University Day is being observed on the campus here on Saturday with much enthusiasm and festivity, marking the 96th founding anniversary of the country’s highest seat of learning. -UNB
China’s Xi: No tolerance for subversion in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said any activities in Hong Kong seen as threatening China’s sovereignty and stability would be “absolutely impermissible,” employing some of his harshest language yet toward pro-democracy activities in the territory. –AP/UNB
6 Shibir men held in Bogra
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested six activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, from Satcom Agro Park in Sherpur upazila in Bogra on Thursday.
‘Robber’ held after ‘gunfight’ with cops in Feni
Dhaka – A suspected robber was held after a reported gunfight with police at Muhuri Regulator in Sonagazi upazila in Feni early Friday.The arrestee was identified as Sharifuddin, 22, son of Dulal Mia of Char Sonapur area in the upazila.…
Truck helper killed in Gaibandha road accident
Dhaka – A helper of truck driver was killed as a truck hit another one in Dublagari area of Palashbari upazila in Gaibandha early Friday.The deceased was identified as Sadhon Chandra.
Cop killed in Munshiganj road crash
Dhaka – A police constable was killed as a speeding vehicle hit him on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Anarpura area of Gojaria upazila in Munshiganj early Friday.
Housewife electrocuted in Satkhira
Dhaka – A housewife died from electrocution at Kadakati village in Ashashuni upazila in Satkhira on Friday.