Bangladesh has sought to reassure the international community despite admitting that in some ways, things will never be the same again – much like the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, forever changed the American psyche. Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali,…
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Terrorists, extremists can’t stop Bangladesh: FM
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Saturday said terrorists and violent extremists cannot stop Bangladesh from its charted course of development. The Foreign Minister also urged parents, teachers and youths to work together in materialising the dream of Sonar Bangla…
Fakhrul, Khasru, Salahuddin in BNP standing committee
BNP finally announced its full-fledged executive and standing committees on Saturday, over four and a half months after its national council held on March 19. On behalf of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced…
Canada women’s basketball on rise, have medal aspirations
Dhaka – Kim Gaucher has seen the growth of women’s basketball in Canada over her 16 years with the program.She started with the junior national team as a 16-year old and there wasn’t much interest in the sport in Canada.”Hockey…
Sri Lanka beats Australia by 229 runs and take series 2-0
Dhaka – Dilruwan Perera took a career-best 10-wicket haul on Saturday to hand Sri Lanka a crushing 229-run win over Australia in the second test and an unassailable 2-0 series lead over the world’s top-ranked team.Chasing 413 to win, Australia…
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome
Dhaka- What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling.With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting recession that roiled preparations for South America’s first Olympics, Brazil laced its high-energy opening party for the games of the…
Minor drowns in Sirajganj floodwater
Dhaka – A minor girl drowned in floodwater at Sthalachar village in Enayetpur upazila in Sirajganj on Friday.The deceased was identified as Rajia Khatun,6, daughter of Abdul Karim of the village,UNB news agency reported.
BJMC to play Mohammedan Monday in BPL
Dhaka – Team BJMC will face traditional giant Mohammedan Sporting Club in the 4th round of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football match at Beer Muktijoddha Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Sunday.The 25th match of the country’s 9th…
Shibir leader killed in Comilla road crash
Dhaka – City unit president of Islami Chhatra Shibir Dr Mojammel Haque was killed as an unidentified vehicle hit him in Mainamati-Najira area in Comilla on Friday night.Shahadat Hossain, secretary of the city unit of Shibir, said an unidentified vehicle ran…
BPL: Sk Russel in doldrums with fourth successive defeat
Dhaka – Previous edition runners-up Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra failed to get back their form in the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) conceding fourth successive defeat after a 2-0 loss against Soccer Club Feni in the 4th round match at Beer…
C’wealth Chess: Bangladeshi IM Shakil finishes 22nd
Dhaka – Bangladesh International Master Abu Sufian Shakil of Golden SC finished 22nd in the Commonwealth Chess Championships securing six points from nine matches held at Waskaduwa in Sri Lanka on Saturday.His position was decided through tie-breaker system,AP/UNB news reported.
Brazil held to 0-0 draw by South Africa in men’s soccer
Dhaka – Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa, a result that prompted loud jeers by some of the home fans.Despite an attack led by Barcelona striker…
3 electrocuted in 2 districts
Dhaka – Three boys died from electrocution in separate incidents in Joypuhat and Sirajganj districts on Friday.In Joypurhat, two minor children — Mahin, 9, son of Mahmud Hossain,and Sohag, 10, son of Aminul Islam of Sonapara village in Panchbibi upazila,…
5 ‘militants’ held in Satkhira
Dhaka- Police arrested five suspected militants from a madrasah at remote Khaliya village in Ashashuni upazila in Satkhira on Friday afternoon.The arrestees were identified as Mehedi Hasan Imran, 23, son of Anwar Hossain, hailing from Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga district;Rafiqul…
15 students arrested in B’baria for suspicious movement
Dhaka – Fifteen university and college students,who were detained by Boarder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) from Bijoynagar upazila in Brahmanbaria on Thursday afternoon for suspicious movement, were shown arrested on Friday.The arrestees are: Zayim Khan, Md Mahedi Hasan, Ashik Mia, Tarek…
BPL: Soccer Club Feni to play dispirited Russel Saturday
Dhaka – Soccer Club Feni will face bottom-run Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra in the 4th round match of the 12-team JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Beer Muktijoddha Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium on Saturday.The 20th match of the country’s prestigious…
C’wealth Chess: Shakil shares 3rd slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi International Master Abu Suafian Shakil of Golden SC shared the 3rd slot along with nine other players securing six points from eight matches in the in the Commonwealth Chess Championships’2016 at Waskaduwa in Sri Lanka on Friday.
Youth’s slaughtered body found in Bagerhat
Dhaka – A young man was found slaughtered in a canal at Panchakaran union parishad of Morrelganj upazila on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Sheikh Riyad Hossain, 30, a local fish trader and son of Siddikur Rahman, a…
6 Shibir leaders held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested six leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from a madrasah in Kashba area of Nachole upazila in Chapainawabganj on Thursday night.The arrestees were identified as Mobarok Hossain Mitul, 19, secretary of Kashba…
Tennis training camp begins in city
Dhaka – A tennis training camp for the talented players from the grassroots began on Friday at National Tennis Complex in the city’s Ramna area Bangladesh Tennis Federation (BTF) vice pesident Mohammad Ali Din, its ral secretary Mir Khurshid Anwar,…
Body recovered from river in Barguna
Dhaka – The body of an unidentified man was recovered from Khakdan river in Barguna on Friday.
30,000 Yaba pills seized in Teknaf
Dhaka -Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 30,000 pieces of Yaba tablet worth Tk90 lakh from the Naf River at Sabrang in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Friday.
FIFA ethics court drops investigation of President Infantino
Dhaka – FIFA President Gianni Infantino broke no rules by taking offers of private flights to visit Pope Francis at the Vatican, Vladimir Putin in Moscow and the Emir of Qatar.Infantino was cleared of suspicion Friday by FIFA’s ethics court…
Electrician falls off pole, dies in Rajshahi
Dhaka -An electrician died after falling from an electric pole at Ujanpara in Godagari upazilain Rajshahi on Thursday.Locals said Shahin Alam,35, son of Jamshed Ali of Ramnagar area, used to work with the local power office on a casual basis,UNB News…
Sholakia attacker Shafiul among 2 killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab
Dhaka – Two alleged militants, who were accused in a case over the terrorist attack on police near Sholakia Eid congregation ground in Kishoreganj district, were killed in a reported gunfight between their cohorts and members of Rapid Action Battalion…
Rio Olympics: Archer Shymoly to compete in individual ranking round Friday
Dhaka – Bangladeshi lone archer Shymoly Roy will start campaign in the 31st Olympic Games in Rio, the biggest show on earth, on the opening day (Friday), competing in women’s individual ranking round of Archery at Sambadrome.A 16-member contingent, including seven…
Mymensingh leg of BPL begins Friday
Dhaka – The two-round Mymensingh leg of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football begins on Friday with holders Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club taking on joint league leader Chittagong Abahani Ltd in the 4th round opening match at Mymensigh Stadium.Former champions and…
Tamim Iqbal to play for World Stars in Norway
Dhaka -Left-handed dashing opening batsman of Bangladesh national cricket team Tamim Iqbal will play for the World Stars against Pakistan Stars in ‘Play for Peace’ Twenty20 Cricket in Norway on August 19.Tamim will reach the Norway capital Oslo on August 17…
Volleyball training camp begins Friday in Pabna, Narail
Dhaka – The volleyball training camp for the talented players selected from grassroots level, begins on Friday.The boys’ camp will begin in Pabna District and the girls’ camp in Narail District.
Chase seals draw for West Indies against India on final day
Dhaka- An unbeaten century from Roston Chase helped West Indies fight back for an unlikely draw against India on the final day of the second test on Wednesday.After a top order collapse on a rain-interrupted fourth day, West Indies had…