Dhaka- New Zealand has named an unchanged squad for the third cricket test against South Africa, confirming batsman Ross Taylor will not play because of a calf injury while ignoring public calls for change.South Africa crushed New Zealand by eight…
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BSF returns Bangladeshi youth
Dhaka – Indian Border Security Force (BSF) returned a Bangladeshi national in Kolaroa upazila after a flag meeting with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Satkhira on Sunday.
3 members of fake passport racket held
Dhaka – Three suspected members of a fake passport racket from Sayedabad in the city on Monday.-agency
Six ‘militants’ held in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested six suspected militants along with two Rohingyas from a guesthouse in the district town in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday. UNB agency
Robbers loot 25 vehicles in Chuadanga
Dhaka – Robbers looted valuables from the passengers of 25 vehicles, including three night coaches near Ghoramara Bridge in Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Sunday night.UNB agency
Mismanagement bedevils JU Mir Mosharraf Hall
Anas Uddin Ovi Dhaka – Residents of Mir Mosharraf Hossain (MMH) Hall, the largest student-dormitory in Jahangirnagar University (JU) are facing various problems like shortage of accommodation, serving of unhygienic food and unhealthy living environment. Accommodation crisis has hit the…
Manzoor murder case, supplementary report June 18
Dhaka – The First Additional District and Session’s Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Sunday fixed June 18 for submission of the further investigation report in Major General Abul Manzoor murder case.
Myanmar hard-line Buddhists protest citizenship for Rohingya
Dhaka — Hundreds of hard-line Buddhists in a Myanmar state wracked by religious violence protested Sunday against the government’s plan to give citizenship to some members of the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority community.Rakhine state’s dominant Arakan National Party led the…
Tonu’s murder marks 1 yr Monday; family cries for justice
Dhaka – Although one year has elapsed since the tragedy, the killers of college girl Sohagi Jahan Tonu still remain traceless with family members expressing frustration over the investigation into the sensational killing.Tonu, a 2nd-year student of the History department…
T20 Deaf Asia Cup Cricket begins Tuesday
Dhaka–The five-nationT20 Deaf Asia Cup Cricket Championship, organized by Bangladesh Deaf Sports Association (BDSA), will begin at Mirpur City Club ground here on Tuesday.Some 100 deaf cricketers from five countries –India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and hosts Bangladesh — will…
Premier Basketball: The Gregs earn 90-39 win over Bakshi Bazar
Dhaka – The Gregs earned a comfortable 90-39 points victory over Bakshi Bazar Club in the Uni Med Uni Health Premier Division Basketball League at Dhanmondi Wooden Floor gymnasium here on Sunday.The first half score was 36-13 points in favour…
Bangladesh 4th country to win 100th Test
Dhaka – Bangladesh made their 100th Test memorable in a stylish fashion handing hosts Sri Lanka over a four-wicket defeat in the 2nd match of the two-match Joy Bangla Cup Test Series at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Sunday,…
Radisson Blu Dhaka inaugurates Australian Food Festival
Dhaka – “Taste of Australia” has been launched on March 17 at the already renowned Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant, Radisson Blu Dhaka. The Australian Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon has meticulously planned the event in order to give the guest a…
SC upholds death for Mufti Hannan, 2 others
Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Sunday upheld the death sentence of Mufti Hannan and two others in a case filed over a grenade attack on former British High Commissioner Anwar Chowdhury in Sylhet.
Six Myanmar citizens held in Ctg with large Yaba haul
Chittagong, Mar 19 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested eight people, including six Myanmar nationals, along with six lakh pieces of Yaba tablets at Patenga in the city on Saturday night.
7th Bangladesh Brand Forum Seminar 2017 held
Dhaka, March 19 – The seventh Bangladesh Brand Forum Seminar 2017 was held on Saturday at Hotel Le Méridien Dhaka, under the theme of “Branding in Digital Age.”
Federer reaches Indian Wells final against Wawrinka
Dhaka — Roger Federer might soon have to reset his goals for the year, seeing how well things are going for him.Having won his record 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, Federer will pursue a record-tying…
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
Dhaka — Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music’s joy and rebellion in such classics as “Johnny B. Goode,” ”Sweet Little Sixteen” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” died Saturday at his home west of…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai dead
Dhaka – In an unfortunate development, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father, Krishnaraj Rai passed away earlier on Saturday at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The actor’s spokesperson confirmed to indianexpress.com, “Yes, it is true that Mr Krishnaraj Rai has passed away.” He was…
Modeste scores hat trick as Cologne beats Hertha 4-2
Dhaka — Anthony Modeste boosted his appeal among suitors with a hat trick for Cologne to end its six-game winless run by beating Hertha Berlin 4-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.The 28-year-old Modeste took his season tally to 22 goals,…
Wintry breeze rules BD after winter officially ends
GW news desk with Abdur Rahman Jahangir, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Mar 19 – When the residents in the capital are feeling the pinch of summer heat and pleasant cold coming in a rotation for several weeks people in the…
Andy Murray out of Miami Open with right elbow injury
Dhaka -Andy Murray has pulled out of the Miami Open with a right elbow injury.The world’s top-ranked player and part-time South Florida resident made the announcement in a tweet on Saturday, saying he will turn his focus to the upcoming…
Sri Lanka to resume 2nd innings on Day 5
Dhaka– Sri Lanka will resume their second innings on day five with a lead of 139 runs with two wickets in hand in the second and last Test of Joy Bangla Cup series at P Sara Oval, Colombo on Sunday.Overnight…
Ronaldo turns playmaker to lead Madrid past Bilbao 2-1
Dhaka — Cristiano Ronaldo turned into Real Madrid’s playmaker by setting up two goals to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 on Saturday and keep on track to reclaim the Spanish league title.Ronaldo passed for Karim Benzema to open the scoring at…
Youth held with 300 pieces of Yaba pills in Jessore
Dhaka – Detectives arrested an alleged drug peddler with 300 pieces of Yaba pills from Bagachra area under Sharsha Upazila on Saturday night.The detainee is Imran Hossain Imu, son of late Ramzan Ali, of Navaran area under the Upazila.Sub-inspector Lutfur…
Youth hacked to death in Keraniganj
Dhaka – A young man was hacked to death by some unidentified miscreants at Pohorivita Agrokhola area under the upazila in Keraniganj on Saturday.The deceased is Jahirul Mia, 28, son of Khaleq Mia, of Choto Belna area under the upazila.…
41 held in Jhenaidah on various charges
Dhaka – Police in a special drive, arrested a total of 41 people, including a Jamaat leader, from different parts in Jhenaidah.UNB agency
Five killed in Gaibandha bus plunge
Dhaka, Mar 19 – Five people, including a child, were killed and 16 injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Jumarghar on Dhaka-Rangpur Highway in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha early Sunday.
Woman kills herself along with baby girl
Dhaka – A woman allegedly committed suicide with a two-year-old baby girl, who is presumed to be her daughter, by jumping under a running train at Teghor- Kumarpara railway area in the Sadar Upazila on Saturday afternoon.The identities of the…
3 Jamaat men held with arms, explosives in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Police arrested three activists of Jamaat-e-Islami along with arms and explosives from a house at Baluchar village in Shibganj upazila early Saturday.UNB agency