London,(AP/UNB) — Joe Root starred with bat and ball to help England beat Ireland by 85 runs in the second one-day international on Sunday and seal a 2-0 series victory.Root struck 73 and was one of three batsmen to score…
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Zverev wins BMW Open for 1st title in Germany
Munich, (AP/UNB) — Alexander Zverev won his first title on home soil as the German defeated Argentine qualifier Guido Pella 6-4, 6-3 Sunday to win the BMW Open.The 20-year-old Zverev fired eight aces and converted three of eight break points…
Cop-robbers ‘gunfight’ in Joypurhat, 2 held
Dhaka – Two suspected robbers sustained bullet wounds while four policemen were injured in a gunfight between police and robbers at Balighata in Panchbibi upazila early Monday.Tipped off that a group of dacoits were taking preparation at Balighata to commit…
CJKS Handball: Ctg Abahani beat MH Sports Club 2-1
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited earned 2-1 goals victory over MH Sports Club in a keenly-contested match of the CJKS First Division Handball League here on Sunday.
War Crimes: Charges framed against 4 Moulibazar men
Moulvibazar -The International Crime Tribunal framed two charges against the four Moulvibazar men for allegedly committing crimes against the humanity during the Liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. UNB news agency reported
Sr Div Football: PWD SC play goalless draw with BD Boys
Dhaka – Public Works Department (PWD) Sporting Club played goalless draw with Bangladesh Boys Club in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at Saheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
Macron, political upstart who may become French president
Paris – French centrist Emmanuel Macron has already achieved an immense task: A former outsider with little political experience, he is now the front-runner in France’s presidential race, banking on a promise to revive the country through radical pro-business measures…
Mash-less Tigers reach Ireland
Dhaka– After completing a 10-day camp, Bangladesh cricket team left England and reached Ireland on Sunday.The 17-member Bangladesh team took off from Gatwick Airport in the morning and landed at Belfast International Airport at around 4:20 pm (Bangladesh time).Meanwhile, Bangladesh…
4 bombs recovered in Meherpur
Dhaka – Police recovered four hand bombs and arrested two people in this connection in Bagan para area of Nawdapara village in Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Sunday morning.
Jubo League man shot dead in Narsingdi
Dhaka – A Jubo League activist was shot dead by some miscreants in Narsingdi early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Rahat Sarker, 25, son of Jasim Uddin Sarker of Uttar Satirpara of the district town.
Pioneer Football: Bangladesh Boys beat Ghafur Baluch Academy 3-1
Dhaka – Bangladesh Boys Club of Chittagong earned a facile 3-1 goals victory against Ghafur Baluch Football Academy in the Dhaka North and South City Corporations U-16 Pioneer Football League at East End Club ground here on Sunday.
9th Wage Board awaits name of owners’ representative: Inu
Sangsad Bhaban – Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Sunday told Parliament that the 9th Wage Board for journalists will be announced soon after the media outlet owners name their representative for the board. UNB news agency reported
7-day drive to ensure jute packaging from May 15
Dhaka – The government will conduct a weeklong special drive across the country from May 15, aiming to ensure the use of jute bags in packaging of 17 products and stop use of polythene bags. UNB news agency reported
Mason electrocuted in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A mason died from electrocution while working at an under-construction building at Paranpur area under Charghat upazil on Saturday afternoon.
Higuain rescues draw for Juventus against 10-man Torino
Milan,(AP/UNB) — Juventus’ record winning streak at home was ended by 10-man Torino 1-1 in an enthralling Derby della Mole on Saturday.Adem Ljajic’s sublime 52nd-minute free kick looked to have given Torino a rare derby victory but Juventus escaped thanks…
Top-seeded Carreno Busta beats Ferrer in Estoril semifinals
Estoril,(AP/UNB) — Top-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta beat fourth-seeded David Ferrer 6-3, 6-3 in an all-Spanish semifinal of the Estoril Open on Saturday.Carreno Busta will play third-seeded Gilles Muller in the final on Sunday after the Luxembourger beat Kevin Anderson of…
‘Drug peddler’ held in Jessore
Dhaka – Detectives arrested a suspected drug peddler with drugs and firearms at Boropota village under Sharsha upazila on Saturday night.Tipped off that a group of drug peddlers was staying at Boropota village with the firearms and the narcotic substances,…
2 Militants blow themselves up: Law enforcers
Dhaka – Two alleged militants blew themselves up while members of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crimes (CTTC) unit were carrying out a drive at a suspected militant den at Bojrapur village under Maheshkhali in Jhenidah upazila early Sunday.
Jubo League leader hacked dead in Comilla
Dhaka – A Jubo League leader was hacked to death by his rivals over land related dispute at Kazir Kona in Daudkandi municipality area in Comilla on Saturday morning.
2 minor cousins drown in Chandpur
Dhaka – Two minor girls drowned in a pond at Barmondo village in Faridganj upazila of the district on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Ruma, 4, daughter of one Rubel Gazi and her four-year-old cousin Suborna, daughter of one Sumon…
2 killed in Pirojpur road accident
Dhaka – Two people were killed in a road accident adjacent to Mathbaria College in Mathbaria upazila on Saturday morning.A human hauler skidded off the road and hit a roadside tree after its driver lost his control over the steering…
National Hockey: Dhaka Board earn 5-0 win over Chittagong District
Dhaka – Dhaka Education Board earned a comfortable 5-0 goal victory over Chittagong district in a qualifying round match of the 31st ATN Bangla National Hockey Gold Cup Tournament at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Saturday.Abeduddin, Prince Lal Samanta, Shawon…
National Volleyball: Army clinches services zone title
Dhaka – Bangladesh Army clinched the Services Zone title of the National Volleyball Championship beating Bangladesh Navy by 25-16, 27-25, 25-19 points in the last and final match at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Saturday.
Death count marches upward to 38 amid Venezuela unrest
Caracas – The number killed in Venezuela amid mounting political unrest rose to 38 on Friday, as opposition leaders reported that dozens of officers had been detained for refusing to repress protesters. AP/UNB news agency reported
37th Nat’l Cricket Champs: Ctg, N’ganj win in Tier 1 matches
Dhaka – Chittagong and Narayanganj districts secured victories in the Tier 1 matches of the 37th National Cricket Championship (NCC) beating their respective group rivals at Gopalgangj and Pabna venues on Saturday.Chittagong (191/5 in 43.4 overs) defeated Munshiganj (187/10 in…
3817 cases filed for violating traffic rules in city
Dhaka -The traffic department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) carried out various drives in the city and fined drivers for violating traffic rules on Friday. UNB news agency reported
French watchdog: large amount of Macron data leaked
Paris – France’s election campaign commission says “a significant amount of data” has been leaked on social networks following a hacking attack allegedly suffered by centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron, 36 hours before the nation votes Sunday in the crucial…
Rampal plant to become ‘poisonous gas chamber’, says BNP
Khulna – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that the government is setting up a ‘poisonous gas chamber’ by implementing the Rampal power plant near the Sundarbans just to appease India. UNB news agency reported
Gazi Group maintain all-win record in DPDCL
Dhaka – Table-topper Gazi Group Cricketers defeated Brothers Union by 10 runs in the 7th round of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) at t Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) Ground 3 in Savar on Saturday.Gazi Group maintained all-win…
Misha Saudagar new president of Cholochitro Shilpi Samity
Dhaka – Misha Saudagar-Zayed Khan panel won the biennial election of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samity.Film actor Misha Saudagar has been elected president while Zayed Khan general secretary of the artistes’ association, said director Mantajur Rahman Akbar, who acted as the…