Dhaka – Bangladesh collected 157 for 4 in 31.1 overs spurred by the unbeaten 87-run partnership in 16.2 overs in the 5th stand between Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah Riyad against Ireland in the Tri-nation Series opener at Malahide in Dublin…
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Ajax withstands Lyon comeback to reach Europa League final
Lyon, (AP/UNB)- Ajax withstood a brilliant comeback from Lyon to reach the Europa League final despite a 3-1 away defeat on Thursday.Ajax, a club chasing former glories after winning the last of its four European Cups in 1995 and leading…
Nervy Man United stumbles into Europa League final
Manchester,(AP/UNB)- Manchester United survived a late scare against Celta Vigo to stumble into the Europa League final on Thursday, keeping alive its hopes of winning the only major trophy missing from the English club’s collection. United drew the second leg…
Mohit has last laugh as Kings XI beat Mumbai by 7 runs
Mumbai,(AP/UNB)- Mohit Sharma bowled three terrible overs and four brilliant balls at the death as Kings XI Punjab kept its hopes alive of reaching the Indian Premier League playoffs with a seven-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday.Mohit conceded just…
Young man stabbed dead in Jhenidah
Dhaka- A young man was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals during an arbitration meeting at Khamarmundia village in Kaliganj upazila early Friday.Aminul Islam, officer-in-charge of Kaliganj Police Station, said there had been an altercation between two groups of…
Satkhira trader jailed for mixing chemical with mangoes
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Thursday sentenced a trader to one month’s jail and fined him Tk 10,000 for mixing toxic chemical with mangoes in Sadar upazila.
US nuclear site’s collapsed tunnel may have gone unnoticed
Spokane – The large sinkhole that caved in a tunnel filled with radioactive waste at a sprawling Washington state nuclear waste repository may have gone unnoticed for days before its discovery because workers do not patrol tunnel sites daily, a…
Trump calls Comey a ‘showboat,’ denies colluding with Russia
Washington – President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that there was “no collusion” between his winning campaign and the Russian government, in his first extended remarks since he roiled Washington with his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. AP/UNB news…
Wall falls onto guests taking shelter in India, killing 22
New Delhi – A building wall collapsed onto guests at a wedding in western India, killing at least 22 people, police said Thursday. AP/UNB news agency reported
CA security team to visit BD next week
Dhaka – A security team of Cricket Australia (CA) will visit Bangladesh in the next week ahead of the Australia cricket team’s tour here in August-September.CA chief executive James Sutherland said his board expressed confidence that the tour will take…
Dhanmondi, Sobuj Bangla, Tejgaon secure win in 3rd Div Cricket
Dhaka – Dhanmondi Cricket Academy, Sobuj Bangla Krira Chakra and Tejgaon Cricket Academy earned their victories against their respective group rivals in the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at three separate venues on Thursday.
Bangladesh Boys beat Mohakhali Ekadash 3-2
Dhaka – Bangladesh Boys Club defeated Mohakhali Ekadash by 3-2 goals in the 9th round match of the Saif Powertec Senior Division Football League at Bir Sreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Muhammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Thursday.Rafa Mia scored two…
Nat’l Hockey: BKSP, Police confirm quarterfinals
Dhaka – Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan (BKSP) and Bangladesh Police team confirmed their quarterfinals berth in the ATN Bangla 31st National Hockey Gold Cup beating their rivals at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Thursday.BKSP crushed Joypurhat District team by 15-0…
Youth held ‘with firearm’ in city
Dhaka – Police held a young man along with a foreign-made ‘firearm’ from the city’s Basabo area on Wednesday night.
Youth crushed under train in Tongi
Dhaka- A young man was crushed under the wheels of a train at Tongi Railway Station here on Thursday morning.
3 killed in Habiganj lightning strike
Dhaka – Three people were killed and another was injured in separate incidents of lightning strikes in Baniachang and Nabiganj upazilas in Habiganj on Thursday.
Bullet-hit body found in B’baria
Dhaka- Police recovered the bullet-hit body of an unidentified man from Dariapur in Sadar upazila in Brahmanbaria on Thursday. Mainur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Model Police Station, said local people spotted the body of the unidentified man, aged around 40,…
Factory worker electrocuted in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A biscuit factory worker died from electrocution at Nandangachhi in Charghat upazila on Wednesday night. Police said Nayan Ali, 19, son of Mantu Miah of Khordogabindapur village, used to work at Moslem Biscuit Factory at Nandangachhi.
Indian citizen held from marriage ceremony in Jessore
Dhaka – Police arrested an Indian citizen from Altapol village at Keshabpur upazila while he was trying to marry a Bangladeshi girl hiding his identity.The arrestee was identified as Pranatosh Mukherjee, son of Makhan Lal Mukherjee, a resident of Mollarparachotta…
Sabbir’s ton spurs Tigers 199-run win vs Ireland A
Dhaka– Sabbir Rahman hammered a century (100 retired out) in Bangladeshis’ huge 199 runs win against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladeshis amassed…
Yemen minister says 60 percent of population in dire poverty
Riyadh – Yemen’s planning minister says 60 percent of the country’s population is in dire poverty more than two years since the Shiite rebels forced the country’s internationally recognized government and president out of the capital. AP/UNB news agency reported
Korea’s leader willing to visit North, talk to US, China
Seoul – New South Korean President Moon Jae-in said as he took office Wednesday that he is open to visiting rival North Korea under the right conditions to talk about its aggressive pursuit of nuclear-tipped missiles. AP/UNB news agency reported
Dhaka Cricketers beat Sk Russel KC by 40 runs
Dhaka, May 10 (UNB) – Dhaka Cricketers defeated Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 40 runs in their Group A match of the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at City Club Ground on Wednesday.Ashraful Jahid top-scored 91 runs for Dhaka…
Sabbir’s century guides Tigers score 394 vs Ireland A
Dhaka – Sabbir Rahman retired with 100 runs for Bangladesh’s a big collection of 394 against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Bangladesh lost seven wickets in 50 overs for…
40 ‘drug traders’ held in city
Dhaka- Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) during a special drive from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning arrested 40 people from different places of the capital city.
2 minor girls drown in Bogra
Dhaka– Two minor girls drowned in the Bangali River at Naldingipara in Sherpur upazila in Bogra on Wednesday.
Man held with arm in city
Dhaka – Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a man along with arm and bullets from city’s Mugda area on Tuesday night.The detainee is identified as Md Yasin Uddin alias Liton Akand alias Shooter Liton, according to a report…
Schoolboy killed in Habiganj clash; 3 held
Dhaka – A schoolboy was killed in a clash between two groups of people at Amrakhair village in Nabiganj upazila on Wednesday.Nazim Uddin, assistant superintendent of Habiganj Police, said supporters of Khaleque Mia had an altercation with Foyez Ullah’s followers…
Sr Div Football: Wanderers Club upset Jatrabari KC 1-0
Dhaka – Dhaka Wanderers Club upset Jatrabari Krira Chakra by 1-0 goal in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at the Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Wednesday. After a barren first half,…
Train-bus collision kills 2 female workers in Jessore
Dhaka – Two female workers were killed and 30 were injured as a train hit as bus at Nawapara Taltala level crossing in Abhaynagar upazila in Jessore night.