Dhaka- Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan scored a goal in each half as the U.S. women’s soccer team defeated New Zealand 2-0 in its debut at the Rio Games on Wednesday, getting off to a solid start in its attempt…
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Madrasah girl raped in Laxmipur
Dhaka – A madrasah girl was raped allegedly by four youths in Sadar upazila in Laxmipur on Wednesday night.Police rescued the victim in a critical condition from a house in Hogol Dahri area of Bashikpur union parishad in the upazila…
1 gets life in jail for killing AL leader in Jessore
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday convicted a man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for killing an Awami League leader of Jhikargachha upazila in Jessore in 2000.The court also fined the convict, Ali Ahemmed, son of Mosharraf…
Another SUST student held over militant link
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested another student of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet on Wednesday for his suspected link to militancy.The arrestee was identified as Jewel Ahmad, member of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir…
Bogra Jamaat leader held over sabotage
Dhaka- Police arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami on sabotage charge from in front of Central Mosque in Gabtoli upazila in Bogra on Wednesday.The arrestee was identified as Masudur Rahman, ameer of the upaziunit of Jamaat and son of late Abdus…
2 Jamaat leaders held in Jessore
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested two leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami from different places in Keshabpur upazila of Jessore district on Wednesday night on charge of subversion.Shahidul Islam Shahid, officer-in-charge of Keshabpur Police Station, said police in a drive arrested…
2 jailed for drug peddling in Jessore
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Wednesday sentenced two people to six months’ imprisonment for drug peddling.The convicts were identified as Swapan Kumar Mitra,52, son of late Rampado Mitra, and Babulal Biswas alias Kangal,38, son of Amulyo Biswas, both of…
‘Terrorist’ held with firearm, bullets in Rajbari
Dhaka – Police arrested an alleged terrorist along with a revolver and three rounds of bullet from Kachrondopur in Sadar upazila in Rajbari on Wednesday.The arrestee was identified as Jonny Molla,26, son of Kamal Molla, a resident of Char Kachrondopur…
NU 1st yr hons results published
Dhaka – The results of first year honours examinations-2015 under National University were published on Thursday, showing a 90.11 percent pass rate.Some 2,77,296 students from 619 colleges of 29 disciplines took part in the examinations,UNB news agency reported.
India to host Bangladesh in February next
Dhaka -Bangladesh will play their first-ever historic one-off Test match against India in India from February 8-12 next year at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.This is the first time that India will host Bangladesh to play a…
9 Jamaat-Shibir men among 45 held in Satkhira
Dhaka -Police in a special drive arrested 45 people,including nine activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir, from different areas in Satkhira from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning on various charges.Satkhira Special Branch (SB) police inspector Mizanur…
14 Shibir men held in city
Dhaka – Police in a block raid arrested 14 leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Madhubagh area in the city early Wednesday, as part of the government’s crackdown against militancy.Identities of the arrestees could not be known immediately,UNB news…
9 jailed for illegal sand lifting from Jamuna
Dhaka- A mobile court here sentenced nine individuals to different terms of imprisonment for lifting sand illegally from the Jamuna River in Sadar upazila in Sirajganj on Tuesday.
JCD leader held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested a former organising secretary in Sylhet unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) from Chowkidekhi area of the city early Wednesday.The arrestee was identified as Sahed Ahmad Chamon,UNB news agency reported.
11 madrasah teachers suspended in Jessore
Dhaka – Some 11 teachers of nine madrasahs in Keshabpur upazilas in Benapole of Jessore districts have been suspended on charge of drawing salaries despite being in detention in several sabotage cases.Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education issued the suspension…
Nonanagerian man commits suicide in Jessore
Dhaka- A 92-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Birampur village at Benapole in Jessore town on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Ajit Debnath, a resident of the village,UNB news agency reported.
Fake army man arrested in Jessore
Dhaka – Members of Bangladesh Army arrested a fake member of the army from Shahartoli in Jessore town on Tuesday night.The arrestee was identified as Shah Alam, son of Nazrul Islam, a resident of Haji Kandi village in Sakhipur upazila…
India controls rain-hit 2nd test, leads WIndies by 304
Dhaka – India declared at 500-9 on Monday after slowly building a first-innings lead of 304 runs in the rain-hit second test, and gambling on getting enough play in the final two days to beat West Indies.India added 67 in…
Australian swimming pioneer Forbes Carlile dies at 95
Dhaka – Forbes Carlile, a pioneering influence in the sport of swimming and the only person to have represented Australia at an Olympics first as a coach and then as an athlete, has died. He was 95.The Australian Olympic Committee…
Brazil looks for its first Olympic gold in football
Dhaka – Playing at home, with its biggest star onboard and an unexpected last-minute change at the helm, Brazil is looking to win its first Olympic men’s soccer gold medal in Rio de Janeiro.No pressure, right?Coach Dunga opted to include…
Boy missing for 15 days in Sylhet
Dhaka – A teenage boy has reportedly remained missing from Machhimpur area in Sylhet since July 15.The missing teenager was identified as Arif Hossain,13, son of Kabul Miah, a resident of Khasar Miah Colony of the area,UNB News Agency Reported.
Kurigram: Flood water receding, not pains
Dhaka -The flood situation in Kurigram has shown an improving trend with the river waters receding; yet people have to grapple with newer forms of problems.Acute crisis of food, drinking water and outbreak of waterborne diseases are the post-flood agonies the…
21 Jamaat-Shibir men held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested 21 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir along with 30 crude bombs and gun powder from Chamagram in sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj on Monday night.
‘7 robbers’ held in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested seven alleged members of an inter-district robber gang from Tejgaon area of the city early Tuesday.Identities of the arrestees, also believed to be belonging to a carjacker gang, could not be…
150 sued over Comilla University BCL leader killing
Dhaka -A case has been filed against 150 people for their alleged involvement in the killing of a leader of the Comilla University (CU) unit Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in an intra-party clash on the campus in Comilla on Monday.Security…
Ctg Abahani take solo lead in BPL beating Sheikh Russel 2-1
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Ltd took the solo lead in the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football forcing former champions Sheikh Russel KC to concede their 3rd consecutive defeat by 2-1 goals at the MA Aziz Stadium here in Chittagong on…
Bangladesh to participate in Kabaddi World Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh will participate in the 12-team Kabaddi World Cup to be held India in October next.The participating countries are hosts India, Bangladesh, South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Iran, Poland, Pakistan, Korea, Japan and Kenya, according to…
C’wealth Chess: Shakil shares top slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi International Master Abu Sufian Shakil of Golden SC shared the top slot in the Commonwealth Chess Championship along with 38 other players securing full two points after the 2nd round matches held at Waskaduwa in Sri Lanka…
Mohyuddin selected as Rio Olympics technical official
Dhaka – Former Bangladesh Weightlifting Federation general secretary Wing Commander (retd) Mohyuddin Ahmed will fly for Brazil on Tuesday evening to conduct weightlifting events as technical official in the 31st Olympic Games beginning in Rio de Janeiro on Friday,UNB News…
7 firearms, 82 bullets seized in Noakhali
Dhaka – Police recovered seven firearms, 82 bullets, and sharp weapons and cartridges from under the earth at Hasina Bazar in Keringchar area of Hatiya upazila in Noakhali on Monday.Being informed by locals, police launched a drive in the area…