MAGURA- Two sisters were killed and two others including a van driver were injured in a road accident in Jogodal area under Magura Sadar upazila of the district this afternoon.Police said the accident took place when a mechanized trolley hit…
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2 boys killed, woman injured in Ctg road accident
CHITTAGONG – Two teenage boys were killed and a woman was injured in a road accident in city’s Bahaddar Pukurparh area under Chandgaon thana in the early hours of today.One of the boys was identified as Mohammad Abdullah-Al-Mannan, 16, but…
Suarez strikes as Uruguay hold Brazil
Dhaka – Luis Suarez scored on his return from a worldwide ban for biting as Uruguay fought back from 2-0 down to grab a 2-2 draw with Brazil in a pulsating World Cup qualifying battle here Friday.Barcelona star Suarez —…
“I don’t think it’s a setback,” BCB president Papon
DHAKA – Bangladesh think tankers were present in India when the Tigers lost to host by a single which included Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon. While talking to Indian print and electronic media on Friday, BCB President…
No. 1 Djokovic beats Britain’s Edmund in Miami opener
Dhaka- World number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the ATP and WTA Miami Open on Friday by defeating Britain’s 87th-ranked Kyle Edmund 6-3, 6-3.The 28-year-old Serbian star, seeking his third Miami crown in a row and…
1,050 kg jatka seized in Chandpur
Dhaka- Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard seized 1,050 kg jatka (hilsha fry less than 10 inch in length) from two passenger launches in the Meghna river in Chandpur early Friday and sentenced two fishermen to one year’s jail each in…
6 killed in road crashes in 3 dists
Dhaka – Six people, including an elderly woman, were killed and five others injured in separate road accidents in Comilla, Cox’s Bazar and Habiganj districts on Friday.In Comilla, a truck driver and a helper were killed as the gas cylinder…
ICC fines BD team for slow over-rate against India
Dhaka- Bangladesh has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Super 10 Group 2 match against India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.Chris Broad of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC…
Australia eliminates Pakistan with 21-run win at WT20
Mohali — Australia eliminated 2009 champion Pakistan in a 21-run group-stage win on Friday and kept alive its own hopes of a first World Twenty20 title.Captain Steven Smith smashed seven fours in an unbeaten 61 off 43 balls to help…
8 held with 30,200 pieces of Yaba tablets in city
Dhaka – Detectives in three separate drives in the city from Thursday night to early Friday recovered around 30,200 pieces of yaba tablets and arrested eight alleged drug dealers.A special team of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police…
4 Bagerhat houses vandalised in post-polls violence
Bagerhat – Four houses were vandalised allegedly by the supporters of a newly elected Union Parishad member at Mohanpur village of Banagram union in Morelganj upazila on Thursday night.Tarak Biswas, officer-in-charge of Chitalmari Police Station, said the supporters of Billal…
Taskin returns home
Dhaka– Bangladesh pace bowler Taskin Ahmed who was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from the international cricket for illegal bowling action returned home on Friday.He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from India around 9am.Taskin was officially banned…
Motorcyclist killed, 2 hurt in Barisal road accident
BARISAL- A motorcyclist was killed and two others were seriously injured in a road accident on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Berthi Bus Stand area under Gaurnadi upazila in the district this afternoon.The deceased was identified as M Rafiq, 22, son of…
Independence Day Cup Golf Tournament begins in Rangpur
RANGPUR- The four-day “Prime Medical College Independence Day Cup Golf Tournament- 2016′ kicked-off at a colourful inaugural ceremony held at Rangpur Golf Club ground in Rangpur Cantonment today.More than 100 contestants of different Golf Clubs from allover the country have…
Gram police strangled to death in Mymensingh
MYMENSINGH- A Gram Police (Chowkidar) was strangled to death in Phulpur upazila of the district early today (Friday), after three days of union parishad election, allegedly by the supporters of a defeated candidate.The deceased Idris Ali, 50, is a resident…
World Twenty20: Tigers aim to restore some pride
DHAKA- After a shocking defeat against India, Bangladesh aiming to restore some lost pride as they face New Zealand in their last group 2 super 10 match of the World Twenty20 scheduled to be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the Eden…
Serena withstands fightback to advance at Miami
Dhaka – World number one Serena Williams was forced to regroup but launched her bid for a ninth Miami Open crown Thursday by defeating US compatriot Christina McHale 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.Three-time defending champion Williams had the match on her racquet…
Body recovered in Natore
NATORE – Police recovered the body of an unidentified young man from Cheetolgari field under Natore Sadar Upazila of the district today.Being informed, a police team from Natore Thana rushed to the spot and recovered the body.ASP of Natore Circle…
Tennis: Del Potro to face Federer on comeback trail for both
Dhaka – Juan Martin Del Potro, only three events into his comeback from left wrist surgery, has booked a second-round date Friday with fellow on-the-mend star Roger Federer at the Miami Open.Argentina’s Del Potro defeated countryman Guido Pella 6-0, 7-6…
Singapore’s German coach bows out after poor stint
Dhaka – Singapore’s German coach Bernd Stange has confirmed he will be stepping down after a lacklustre stint that leaves the football-mad city-state at 148th in the world rankings.The 68-year-old said the World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan next week will…
2 found dead in truck’s driver cabin in Rangpur
Rangpur – A driver and his helper were found dead inside a truck parked beside Rangpur-Kurigram road in the city’s Tajhat area on Thursday.The family members identified the bodies of truck driver Koraish Khan, 35, son of late Sonaullah of…
Mushfiqur takes blame, says sorry
Dhaka – “I know yesterday’s loss was very painful for you all… But everyone in the team always give all that they have in each match… hence the loss was painful for me and everybody in the team,” a humble…
BD to play dead-rubber against NZ Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play their Group-2 dead-rubber against New Zealand in the Super-10 stage of the ICC World Twenty20 at iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday.The Tigers last battle in the 6th edition scheduled to start at 3:30 Bangladesh…
A special SME economic zone urged in Bogra: CPD pre-budget dialogue
Bogra – A specialised economic zone is needed in Bogra exclusively for the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), speakers said in a pre-budget dialogue in Bogra on Thursday.Besides, they said, appropriate infrastructure and communication development is must to support and…
Youth killed in Gopalganj road mishap
GOPALGANJ – A youth was killed and three others were injured in a road mishap at Vatipara on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Sadar upazila this morning.The deceased was Ratan Gyine, 20, of Zoaria village under Tungipara upazila of the district.Officer-in-charge…
Two held with heroin in C’nawabganj
CHAPAINAWABGANJ – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 arrested two alleged drug peddlers with 200 grams of heroin from Achua village under Godagari upazila in Rajshahi district today.The arrested were M Mikail, 22, son of M Intaj Ali and M…
Housewife commits suicide in Dinajpur
DINAJPUR – A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her house at Baniapara village of Sundarban union in Sadar upazila this morning.The deceased was identified as Bindu Rani Roy, 50, wife of Dilip Kumar Roy of the same…
Messi, Suarez return for S. American qualifiers
MONTEVIDEO – Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will make a long-awaited return to World Cup duty this week when South America’s marathon qualifying competition for the 2018 finals in Russia resumes.Suarez has not kicked a ball for Uruguay…
FIFA WC Qualifiers: Bangladesh to play Jordan on Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football Team will play their last Group-B match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Jordan National team at the Amman International Stadium on Thursday (March 24).Table topper Australia will face Tajikistan in their home match…
Bagerhat gets 5 female UP chairmen
Bagerhat – Five female chairman candidates won elections in five union parishads of Bagerhat district.Among the five, Taslima Begum won the chairman race in Raripara union parishad of Kachua upazila battling against her son.