Dhaka – Police recovered bodies of two day labourers from two separate places of the city and Godagari upazila in Rajshahi on Friday.Being informed by locals, police recovered the body of Abdus Sattar, 60, hailing from Sujanagar of Pabna district,…
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Madrasah teacher hacked dead in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A madrasah teacher was chopped to death by miscreants at Khanpur village in Bagmara upazila in Rajshahi on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Abul Kalam, 35, a physical education teacher of Khanpur Dakhil Madrasah and son of…
‘Stan the Man’ vs. 9-time champ Nadal in French Open final
Paris, (AP/UNB)- Stan Wawrinka battered the ball as if each swing would determine the outcome of his French Open semifinal against No. 1 Andy Murray.For much of their 4½ hours of compelling, lengthy and draining points, Murray was up to…
Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 in friendly before 95,000 fans
Melbourne, (AP/UNB) – Argentina gave new coach Jorge Sampaoli a winning debut on Friday, defeating Brazil 1-0 before 95,569 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a friendly.Defender Gabriel Mercado’s goal on the stroke of halftime helped end Brazil coach…
IU student killed in Jhenidah road crash
Dhaka – An Islamic University (IU) student was killed in a road accident in Harinakunda upazila of Jhenidah on Friday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Nazmul Hasan, a 2nd year student of Arabic Language and Literature Department of the university…
Youth held for ‘raping’ minor girl in city
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man from Pallabi area of the city on Thursday night on charge of raping a minor girl.Police said the arrestee, Md Rasel, 32, reportedly raped one of his distant sisters-in-law at his house at…
2 workers die from toxic gas inhalation in Rangpur
Dhaka-Two construction workers died due to inhalation of toxic gas while working in a septic tank at Radha Ballow in the city in Rangpur on Friday.
Man killed as train hits tractor in Rajshahi
Dhaka- The driver of a tractor was killed on Friday morning as a train hit it at Bhuruamara village in Puthia upazila in Rajshahi.The deceased was identified as Ezadul Haque, 30, a resident of Gobindaganj area in Gaibandha district.
2 held with 450-cartoon foreign cigarette
Dhaka – Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained two men along with 450 cartoons of foreign cigarettes from Narayanpur village of Benapole in Jessore district on Friday noon.
‘Mother kills son’ in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A boy was hacked to death allegedly by his mother at Chitla village in Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga on Thursday night.The deceased was identified as Alamin, 12, son of Azibar Rahman of the village.Abu Zihad, officer-in-charge of Damurhuda…
ICC CT 17: Bangladesh need 266 against New Zealand
Dhaka – Bangladesh will need to chase down a target of 266 runs against New Zealand for a win in their 3rd and last group match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday.Batting first…
ICC CT 17: New Zealand 203/4 after 40 overs vs Bangladesh
Dhaka – New Zealand collected 203 for 4 after 40 overs against Bangladesh in their 3rd and last group match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday.Neil Broom was batting on scoring 29 off…
Trump tweets on Comey, declares ‘total vindication’
Washington – President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring “total and complete vindication.” –AP/UNB
33 BD nationals secure Myanmar president’s clemency
Dhaka – Thirty-three Bangladesh nationals have secured Myanmar President’s clemency as they were jailed in Myanmar for their illegal entry into the neighbouring country. -UNB
Beijing urged to sign loan deal on Padma rail project fast
Dhaka – The government has urged China again to sign the framework and loan agreements by mid-June for funding the Padma Bridge Rail Link project to facilitate the launching of the project by the current fiscal year.-UNB
ICC CT 17: New Zealand opt to bat first against Bangladesh
Dhaka, – New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in their 3rd and last group match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday.The match was delayed to start due…
Iran supreme leader: Attacks fuel hatred toward US, Saudis
Tehran – Iran’s Supreme Leader is saying that the Islamic State-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran will add to the hatred that Iranians harbor toward the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. –AP/UNB
UK media: May has no intention of resigning
London – The Latest on Britain’s parliamentary election (all times local): – AP/UNB
May’s UK election gamble backfires as Tories lose majority
London – British Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling an early election backfired spectacularly as her Conservative Party lost its majority in Parliament, throwing British politics into chaos. – AP/UNB
Altidore starts at forward with Dempsey for US vs. Trinidad
Commerce City, (AP/UNB)- Jozy Altidore was paired with Clint Dempsey at forward as the American resumed World Cup qualifying on Thursday night against Trinidad and Tobago.Altidore replaced Bobby Wood, the only change from the lineup that started Saturday’s 1-1 exhibition…
Biman gears up for hajj flights
Dhaka – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to take two 777-200ER aircraft on wet lease for three months to carry Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia smoothly during the upcoming hajj. – UNB
Pulisic scores twice, US beats Trinidad 2-0 in qualifying
Commerce City,(AP/UNB)- After sliding to score a goal with his left foot, Christian Pulisic got back up, raced for a corner and glided across the grass on both knees.Just a teenager showing exuberance.
3 ‘Neo-JMB’ militants held in Bogra
Dhaka – Detectives arrested three suspected operatives of Neo JMB, an ultra radical offshoot of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from Muroil area in Adamdighi upazila in Bogra on Thursday night.
Minor boy drowns in B’baia
Dhaka – A minor boy drowned in a water body at Shikdarpara in Sarail upazila in Brahmanbaria on Friday.Local people said Masum Mia, 5, son of Kason Mia of Haripur village in Nasirpur upazila, slipped into the water body and…
Man found dead in Kushtia
Dhaka – A man was found dead at a field in Majhgram area in Shilaidoho union of the upazila in Kushtia on Friday morning.The deceased was identified as Amjad Ali, 45, son of Jamat Ali, a resident of Kalyanpur village…
3.5 lakh Yaba pills seized in Ctg
Dhaka – Police in a drive seized 3.5 lakh pieces of Yaba tablets worth Tk 10 crore from Gahira in Anwara upazila in Chittagong early Friday.
‘Terrorist’ killed in Savar ‘gunfight’ with police
Dhaka – An alleged terrorist was killed in a gunfight with police at Bhabanipur village in Birulia union here in Savar early Friday.The deceased was identified as Ismail, 33, son of Shahidul Miah of Shyampur area. Ismail was accused in…
14 houses gutted in Chwakbazar slum fire
Dhaka – At least 14 dwelling houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bashpotti slum in the city’s Chwakbazar area early Friday.
Worker died from electrocution in Jessore
Dhaka – A worker died from electrocution at Barandi Kadamtala in Jessore on Thursday.
4 killed in Naogaon, Chuadanga, Rajbari ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Four people, including two leaders of two outlawed parties, were killed in separate incidents of gunfights with police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Naogaon, Chuadanga and Rajbari districts early Thursday.In Naogaon, two suspected robbers were killed in…