Dhaka – In an unprecedented incident at Baniapara village at Khansama upazila, oil-like substance smelling like diesel has been seeping out from a pond.The incident was first reported when a woman came to take a bath on the pond, owned…
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Atia Mahal’s remains handed to residents
Dhaka – Police handed over the apartments of ‘Atia Mahal’ at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila to the respective residents on Tuesday, nearly 17 days after the inmates were evacuated from the building as Army Para Commando unit carried out…
Malala Yousafzai becomes UN’s youngest messenger of peace
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Apr 10 (IPS) – Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai has become the youngest UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education. During a designation ceremony, UN Secretary-General António Guterres selected and honoured Yousafzai…
Khaleda’s press confce on PM’s Delhi visit Wednesday
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has called a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to give party’s formal reaction over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s India visit.
Dr Sattar Mondal First Emeritus Professor at BAU
Mymensingh – Professor Dr M Sattar Mondal, an eminent Agricultural Economist, educationalist and former vice-chancellor of BAU has been appointed as first ‘Emeritus Professor’ of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh.
IBBL exchanges views with foreign exchange houses
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited arranged a view exchange meeting with the expatriate Bangladeshis and representatives of different exchange houses in Malaysia at Ankasa Hotel in Kualalampur, Malaysia recently.
4 to die for violating Laxmipur housewife
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday convicted four people and sentenced them to death for violating a housewife in 2013. The court also fined them Tk 50,000 each to the condemned convicts-Nasir Uddin, Masud Alam, Bahar Uddin and Mahim…
Domestic help found dead in Panchagarh
Dhaka – A 10-year-old domestic help was found dead at the residence of a lawyer at Islambagh in the district town on Monday.Quoting locals, police said Nur Nehar Nuri, 10, had been working as a domestic help at the house…
Man stabbed dead in Keraniganj
Dhaka – A man was stabbed to death by miscreants here in Keraniganj on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as M Hamidul Islam Gazi, 40, of Tarikullah Road in Aganagar of South Keraniganj.Quoting locals, officer-in-charge of South Keraniganj Police Station M…
Discussion over child marriage act ‘futile’: Law Minister
Dhaka – Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the discussion about the special provision of the Child Marriage Restraint Act is futile.”It has been clearly said in the Act that a girl under 18 years age and a boy under…
Mustafiz off to India to play IPL
Dhaka – Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman left here for India on Tuesday afternoon to play the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad.He is likely to play the team’s 3rd match against Mumbai Indian on Wednesday at…
Tri-nation physically challenged cricket kicks-off on Sunday
Dhaka – A Tri-nation Physically Challenged T20 Cricket Tournament involving hosts Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will begin on Sunday at Jagannath Hall ground of Dhaka University.
Miraz to play in Caribbean Premier League
Dhaka – Bangladeshi promising all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz will play in the ensuing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the Trinbago Knight Riders as a replacement for Australian Brad Hogg.The 19-year-old talented cricketer from Khulna is the 3rd Bangladeshi cricketer to…
First Div Football: Wari Club beat Bangladesh Boys 2-0
Dhaka – Old Horse Wari Club earned a facile 2-0 goals victory over Bangladesh Boys Club in Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.Arafat Hossain scored both…
U-16 Women’s Football: BD team to leave for China April 19
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team will leave the capital for China on April 19 to play some friendly matches in Xian South West City of China from April 20-25 as part of their preparation for AFC U-16 Women’s…
Kings XI demolish Royal Challengers by 8 wickets in IPL
Indore, (AP/UNB) – Kings XI Punjab demolished Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets for their second successive victory in the Indian Premier League on Monday.An unbeaten 58 from Hashim Amla and a belligerent 43 off just 22 balls by captain…
2 get life term jail in Khulna for possessing illegal drugs
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday convicted two people and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for possessing illegal drugs.The court also fined the convicts — Ariful Islam Titu and Sohel Reza Babul, both residents of Purbo Banikhamar area of…
Youth jailed for stalking HSC examinee
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Monday sentenced a young man to one year’s jail for stalking a female HSC examinee in the district town.Witnesses said they saw Sagor Karmakar Bijoy, 22, son of Krishna Karmakar of Goyalchamot area,…
Bauza fired as Argentina coach – AFA
BUENOS AIRES,(BSS/AFP) – Argentina’s football association fired Edgardo Bauza as coach of the crisis-hit national team as it struggles to qualify for next year’s World Cup, the head of the body said Monday.It was the first big move by the…
Football: US, Mexico, Canada in joint bid for 2026 World Cup
NEW YORK, (BSS/AFP) – The United States, Mexico and Canada on Monday announced a joint bid to stage the 2026 World Cup, aiming to become the first three-way co-hosts in the history of FIFA’s showpiece tournament. US Soccer Federation chief…
Liverpool to play Sydney FC in May
SYDNEY, (BSS/AFP) – English Premier League giants Liverpool will play leading Australian club Sydney FC in Sydney next month, the A-League team said Monday.Jurgen Klopp’s team will line-up at the Olympic stadium on May 24. “This is an incredible opportunity…
Pavlyuchenkova topples Kerber for fourth Monterrey crown
MEXICO CITY, (BSS/AFP) – Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova shocked world number one Angelique Kerber 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the WTA title at Monterrey, Mexico, for a fourth time.
Classmate sued on Maldivian student death
Dhaka- A case was lodged today against the classmate of Maldivian medical student Raudha Atif who was found dead at her dormitory of Islami Bank Medical College here on march 29.Dr Muhammad Atif, father of Raudha Atif, lodged the case…
21 shops gutted in Pirojpur
Dhaka – At least 21 shops were gutted as a fire broke out at Indurkani upazila bazaar here this morning.Fire service sources told BSS that the fire originated from a shop and soon engulfed the adjacent shops. Being informed, two…
Baishakh sell takes momentum in Rangpur
Dhaka – Baishakh-shopping has gained momentum in the region as the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, is knocking at the door. The buyers are crowding in the markets to buy clothes and other items for their…
Youth stabbed to death in Ctg
Dhaka – A youth was stabbed to death by some unidentified attackers in the city’s Agrabad commercial area today after being called out of his home. The deceased was identified as Saddam Hossain, 26, son of Khurshed Alam, hailed from…
Lionel Messi passes up 300th La Liga goal
The historic landmark will surely follow, but another record was set Sunday as Barcelona extended its 30-match unbeaten run and re-opened a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish standings, with a game in hand over second-placed Atletico Madrid.
TV anchor in India learns about husband’s death while reading out the news live
A TV anchor in India has been hailed for maintaining composure after learning about husband’s death while reading out the news aired live, according to local media.Chhattisgarh’s private IBC-24 channel news presenter Supreet Kaur “left her shell-shocked colleagues speechless by…
Tight security measures in Ctg ahead of Pahela Boishakh
Dhaka- The authorities of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and district police here have taken extra security measures to avert any untoward incident on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year.The authorities took decision…
Two killed in Bogra road accident
Dhaka – Two people were killed and two others injured as a truck hit a roadside tree in Erulia bazar area in the town this noon.The victims are truck helper Pavel, 25, son of Rajib Pramanik and sand worker Jahangir…