Dhaka – A couple who were allegedly involved in an extramarital relationship was found hanging at a house in Kamarjuri area of the city early Wednesday.The victims are Sajedul Islam, 28, son of Golam Bari of Ulipur upazila in Kurigram…
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Central Zone tastes maiden victory in BCL 5th edition
Dhaka – Defending champion Walton Central Zone tasted its maiden victory in the fifth edition of the four-day-match Bangladesh Cricket League with a huge 227-run margin against Islami Bank East Zone in the fourth round match that ended on day…
New Zealand beats South Africa in 2nd ODI, levels series
– Ross Taylor set a national record for most centuries in one-day international cricket with an unbeaten 102 that guided New Zealand to a tense, series-leveling six-run win over South Africa on Wednesday.Taylor reached his 17th one-day international century from…
PRAN Bubble Gum Inter-School Basketball begins Thursday.
Dhaka – The PRAN Bubble Gum Inter-School Basketball Tournament will begin at Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium here on Thursday.A total of 20 school teams will participate in the tournament, sponsored by PRAN Bubble Gum and organized by Bangladesh Basketball Federation (BBF).
Hawker stabbed dead in city
Dhaka – A hawker was stabbed to death and another injured in an attack allegedly by one of their fellows in the city’s New Market area on Wednesday over a trifling matter.Police said Khokon Mollah, 30, and Shahabuddin had an…
Airing of 3 Indian channels in BD to continue
Dhaka– The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed a ‘no order’ on a High Court order that allowed three Indian TV channels — Star Jalsha, Star Plus and Zee Bangla — to continue their telecast in Bangladesh.Appellate Division Chamber Judge Justice…
Rollball WC: BD eliminated from semifinal losing to Iran 3-11
Dhaka – Highflying Bangladesh men’s team completed their dream 4th Rollball World Cup campaign losing to last time runners-up Iran by 3-11 goals in the semifinal at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday. Holders India retained…
Girl’s body recovered from Meghna River
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of an unidentified young girl from the Meghna River at Horishova in Chandpur town on Wednesday.
2 ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with N’ganj DB
Dhaka – Two alleged drug traders were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with detectives at Fatullah here on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Manik alias Killer Manik, 42, and Muktar Hossain alias Mukta, 40, of Pagla Shahi Bazar in the city.…
Football: Mourinho eying changes for St Etienne 2nd leg
Dhaka – Jose Mourinho will likely ring the changes again as Manchester United look to wrap up their progress to the Europa League last 16 away to Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. A Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat-trick led them to a 3-0 victory…
Mustafizur, Rubel retuns in squad for Test series against Sri Lanka
Dhaka -Bangladesh Cricket Board today announced a 16-member squad for the Test series in the tour of Sri Lanka starting next month.Pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman who was not part of the one-off Test against India, backed in the side for…
Pakistan Super League final stays in Lahore, says Sethi
Dhaka — The Pakistan Super League final will be played in the city of Lahore next month despite a recent attack there which killed at least 13 people.”PSL management and franchisees resolve By to hold final in Lahore,” PSL chairman…
No. 3 Pablo Cuevas beaten in first round of Rio Open
Dhaka — Third-seeded Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay was knocked out in the first round of the Rio Open by Arthur de Greef of Belgium 6-3, 3-6, 7-5.In another first-round match on Monday on outdoor clay, Dusan Lajovic of Serbia won…
Neymar loses appeal, will stand trial for Barcelona transfer
Dhaka — Neymar has lost his final appeal and will stand trial on corruption charges related to his transfer to Barcelona four years ago. Barcelona, Brazilian club Santos, and the company run by his parents also lost their appeals and…
‘Drug trader’ killed in Jessore gunfight
Dhaka – A suspected drug trader was killed in a gunfight between two rival groups at Shikri Battala at Benapole in Jessore here early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Selim, 45, son of Taher of Bhaberber area in Benapole.
College student killed in Magura road accident
Dhaka – A college student was killed as a speeding truck hit his bicycle on Magura-Jhenaidah highway in Magura on Tuesday Morning.The deceased was identified as Biswajit Biswas, 20, a student of 1st year (hons) of Magura Govt College and…
Fugitive in Kibria murder case held in Habiganj
Dhaka – Police arrested Abdul Jalil, a fugitive accused in the former Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria murder case, from Mahmudpur village of Sadar upazila in Habiganj early Tuesday.Tipped off, a team of Sadar Police Station launched a drive at…
Man held with 15 gold bars at Ctg Airport
Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials arrested a man along with 15 gold bars, weighing 1.45 kg, at Shah Amanat International Airport here in Chittagong on Tuesday.The arrestee was identified as Shahadat Hossain, 28, of Anwara upazila of the district.
6 outlaws get life term for murder in Jessore
Dhaka – A court here on Monday convicted six members of an outlawed party and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for killing a man in 2003.The convicts are—Haider Ali, Tushar Mandal, Hiramon Mali, Sukti Mandal, Pritish Mandal and Prashanto…
College student found dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A college student was found dead at Mirzapur in Dumuria upazila in Khulna on Tuesday.Being informed by local people, police recovered the body of Sudarshan, 22, a 3rd year (Honours) student of Khulna Government Sundarbans College and son…
2 held with 3 pistols in city
Dhaka – Police arrested two alleged criminals along with three firearms and 33 bullets from the city’s Motijheel area on Tuesday.The arrestees are Nahidul Islam, 30, and Nazmul Hossain Noman, 29.Officer-in-charge of Motijheel Police Station Omar Faruque said a special…
Sri Lanka Tour: Bangladesh squad for Test series announced
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced the squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in March.
Youth held with 1.39kg gold in rectum at Dhaka airport
Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials arrested a young man along with 12 gold bars, weighing 1.39 kg, in his rectum at Shahjalal International Airport here on Monday.The arrestee was identified as Russel Khan, 32, son of Ashraf Khan of Rauzan…
3 women killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – Three women were crushed under an unknown vehicle on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Sonapahar area of Mirsarai upazila in Chittagong early Monday.The deceased were identified as Peyara Akhter, 37, wife of Ohidul Haque, Sajeda Begum, 55, wife of Dudu…
Dhaka Abahani keep semifinal hope alive
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League champions Dhaka Abahani Limited keep their semifinal hope alive in the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football 2017 after playing goalless draw against stronger Pocheon Citizen FC of South Korea at MA Aziz Stadium here…
2nd Div Football: Little Friends beat Shantinagar Club 2-1
Dhaka– Little Friends Club beat Shantinagar Club by 2-1 goals in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Football League at Kamalpur Stadium here on Monday.Mustakin scored both the goals for the winners while Rifat netted the one goal…
BD Women eliminated from Rollball World Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s team were eliminated from the 4th Rollball World Cup conceding a 3-6 defeat against Senegal in the knockout stage match at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium (SSIS) in Mirpur of the city on Monday.In the group stage,…
SUST students fight with locals; 7 injured
Dhaka – Seven students of Sylhet Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) were injured in a clash with local people on Sunday evening.Witnesses said the trouble ensued when two students, including a female one, went to a local restaurant…
Man gets life term for killing wife in Gazipur
Dhaka– A court here on Monday convicted a man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for killing his wife in 2010.The convict is Mainuddin, 65, a resident of Gobinda Kalinagar in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district. He used to…
BCL: Tushar’s double ton propels South Zone to 501 vs North Zone
Dhaka – Tushar Imran hammered a double century of 220 runs in Prime Bank South Zone’s 1st innings collection of 501/10 on day-2 against BCB North Zone in the 4th round of the four-day-match Bangladesh Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira…