Dhaka – A police official was suspended in connection with assault on two journalists in the city during the half-day hartal enforced by the National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas, Mineral Resources and Port-Power on Thursday.
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Morgan fifty gives England big win in 1st T20
Dhaka – Skipper Eoin Morgan’s sublime half-century and a disciplined bowling effort powered England to a seven-wicket win against India in the first Twenty20 international in Kanpur on Thursday.Chasing a modest 148 for victory, England rode on the third-wicket 83-run…
Fire guts factories in Chittagong
Dhaka – A candle factory and an auto-rickshaw workshop were gutted in a devastating fire in Nazumia hat and Alipur area under Hathazari upazila of the district in the early hours of today. Fire Service sources said the fire originated…
‘Drug peddler’ held with Yaba tablets in Barguna
Dhaka – Detectives arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 1400 Yaba tablets and three sharp weapons from Shingrabunia village in Sadar upazila in Barguna early Thursday.The arrestee was identified as Sumon Sikder, 30, son of late Majibar Rahman Hawlader…
B’desh girls off to good start in Japan
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 Football team beat local Academy Sakai team by 2-1 goals in a friendly match in Osaka Academy Sakai in a cool and chilly afternoon in Osaka on Thursday.Sirat Jahan Shopna put Bangladesh ahead in the 24th…
2 held with bombs in Chuadanga
Dhaka – Police arrested two alleged criminals along with three bombs at Ghoshbila village in Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga early Thursday.The arrestees were identified as Shaheen, son of Amin Sarkar of Pangsha village and Jubair, son of Ibrahim Ali of…
Int’l Lit Conf begins at Bangla Academy Feb 2
Dhaka – Three-day long ‘International Literature Conference’ will begin on the Bangla Academy Premises on February 2.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the conference along with the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair on February 1, said Bangla Academy Director General…
Uttara SC enjoy 174 runs victory against Kalindi KC
Dhaka – Uttara Sporting Club secured a colossal 174-run victory against Kalindi Krira Chakra in the Dhaka First Division Cricket League at Jahangirnagar University Ground on Thursday.Uttara SC batted first to collect 300 for 8 in 50 overs where Asiqul…
3 to die for killing child in Gaibandha
Dhaka – A tribunal here of Thursday convicted three young men and sentenced them to death for killing a minor boy in Sadar upazila in Gaibandha in 2010.The condemned convicts are—Jahidul Islam Jahid, 27, son of Billu Miah, Pabel Miah, 19,…
Sri Lanka beats South Africa by 5 wickets to win T20 series
Dhaka — Niroshan Dickwella struck a crucial 68 as Sri Lanka beat South Africa by five wickets in Wednesday’s Twenty20 international at Newlands to secure its first trophy on South African soil.Chasing a challenging 170 to win the decisive third…
Monaco reaches League Cup final after beating Nancy 1-0
Dhaka — Monaco scraped into the League Cup final on Wednesday, beating Nancy 1-0 after top scorer Radamel Falcao was gifted a goal in first-half stoppage time.Nancy goalkeeper Guy Roland Ndy Assembe rushed out to claim a ball in the…
One held with firearms in C’nawabganj
Dhaka– Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man along with two one-shooter guns and two rounds of bullets from Panditpara village in Chouka border area of Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Tuesday night.The arrestee was identified as Situ…
2 sentenced to die in absentia, on testimony of accomplice in 2012 schoolboy killing
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced two people to death and another one to seven years’ imprisonment for abducting and killing a schoolboy, after which they disposed of the body in a brick kiln fire.The convicts—Jakaria, 25, son…
PM blasts Dr Yunus in Jatiyo Shangsad
Dhaka – Without naming him, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told Parliament that former Grameen Bank Managing Director Dr Muhammad Yunus had lobbied World Bank with the help of Hillary Clinton to stop the funding for the Padma Bridge…
4 killed as picnic bus overturns in Jessore
Jessore – Four people, including two female students and a teacher, were killed and 18 others injured as a picnic bus overturned in Chougachha upazila on Wednesday night.
Verdict on airing of 3 Indian TV channels Jan 29
Dhaka- The High Court will deliver its verdict on January 29 on a writ petition filed seeking to stop the airing of three Indian TV channels — Star Jalsha, Star Plus and Zee Bangla — in Bangladesh.An HC bench comprising…
Two get life term for killing housewife in Lakshmipur
Dhaka – A court here today sentenced a man and his sister-in-law to life term imprisonment for killing his wife at Shampur village under Ramganj upazila in Lakshmipur in 2008.The convicts are Osman Gani, 45, son of Habibullah Munshi of the…
Fahad finishes 28th at Chennai Open Int’l Chess tournament
Dhaka, Jan 25 (UNB) – Bangladesh player FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman finished 28th in the 9th Chennai Open International Chess Tournament that ended on Wednesday.Fahad, a player of Access Chess Club, defeated FM Bala Kannamma of India in the final…
Bangladesh U-16 girls’ team’s Japan campaign begins tomorrow
Dhaka- The Bangladesh U-16 girls’ team will start their Japan tour with a Fifa tier 2 international friendly match against Academy Sakai scheduled to be held tomorrow in Osaka, Japan.The red and greens side will be featured three matches on…
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani to play Maziya SR of Maldives on March 14
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani will start their South Zone Group E campaign of the Asia Cup Football with home match taking on Maziya SR of Maldives on March 14 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here.
First division cricket league results
Dhaka – Four matches of the Dhaka First Division Cricket League were decided on Wednesday at four separate venues in the city and its adjoining area. At Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, Kakrail Boys Club (183 for 3…
Netrakona war crimes suspect Manju dies at DMCH
Dhaka – A war crimes suspect of Netrakona, Enayet Ullah Manju, died at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in the capital early Wednesday in police custody. He was 80.DMCH sources said Enayet Ullah Manju had been suffering from old-age…
9 held while returning to Bangladesh through Benapole border
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested nine people, including three women, while they were returning to Bangladesh from India through Raghunathpur border of Benapole on Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Jerina, Ejajul, Sumon, Selina, Kohinur, Sohel, Kazol,…
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, PV Sindhu set to be awarded Padma Bhushan
Dhaka – Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rio Olympics silver medallist, PV Sindhu, along with chief national badminton coach, Pullela Gopichand have been cleared by the government for the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honour, reports Hindustan Times.Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who…
20 Malaysian firms to invest in BD: BMCCI
Dhaka – President of Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) Md Alamgir Jalil on Tuesday said at least 20 Malaysian companies are going to invest in Bangladesh.
Three-day smartphone and tab expo to begin in city January 26
Dhaka – A three-day smartphone and tab expo is going to start at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) from January 26.
Walton to bring latest electronic devices in 2017
Dhaka – The country’s largest electronics giant Wanton is going to introduce latest technology based fridges, LED televisions, laptops and air conditioners this year.
HC rejects plea against holding office by AG
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Tuesday rejected a writ petition that challenged the legality of holding the office of attorney general by Advocate Mahbubey Alam. The HC bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Abu Taher Md Saifur…
Stay away from wrong path, PM asks students
Dhaka – Asking students to stay away from drugs, militancy and terrorism, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said those who will walk along this wrong path must face tough actions. UNB news agency reported
Fire guts factories in Chittagong
Dhaka – A mineral water factory and a mosquito coil factory were gutted in a devastating fire in Abdul Latif hat area under Boalkhali upazila of the district in the early hours of today. Fire Service sources said the fire…