Dhaka – Bangladesh National Women’s Cricket team left here for the Netherlands on Thursday to take part in a 10-day training camp as part of their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier’2019 in Scotland. Bangladesh will take…
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Tamim Iqbal granted break from cricket
Dhaka – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal will not play in the Bangladesh’s lone home Test against Afghanistan and also in the Tri-Nation T20 Series involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in September next.
Pakistan says 5 killed by Indian fire in Kashmir
New Delhi (AP/UNB) — Pakistan’s military and police say “unprovoked firing” by India across the heavily militarized Line of Control in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir has killed three soldiers and two civilians in separate incidents.
Captain hailed hero after bird strike disables Russian plane
Moscow, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — The captain of a Russian passenger jet was hailed as a hero Thursday for landing his plane in a cornfield after it collided with a flock of gulls seconds after takeoff, causing both engines to…
Islami Bank organizes discussion on National Mourning Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized discussion and doa program observing the National Mourning Day and the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Islami Bank Tower on 14 August 2019, Wednesday. Professor Dr. Qazi…
Bangladesh women to fly for WC qualifier on Thursday
Dhaka — Bangladesh national women team is all set to fly for the Netherlands on Thursday to conduct a practice camp before their assault in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 in Scotland.
Start of 2nd Ashes test delayed by rain
London,(AP/UNB) — The start of play in the second Ashes test between England and Australia at Lord’s has been delayed by rain.
BD to warm up for qualifier playing Indian team
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Hockey team will play some six preparatory matches against the touring Sports Authority of India (SAI) team in the 3rd and 4th week of this month, ahead of their maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey Qualifiers…
Australia leaves bowler Pattinson out for 2nd Ashes test
London (AP/UNB) — Australia has left fast bowler James Pattinson out of its 12-man squad for the second Ashes test against England, giving Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood the chance of a recall at Lord’s. Pattinson made his return to…
Liverpool returns to Istanbul for Super Cup against Chelsea
Liverpool returns to the scene of its most dramatic European triumph when it faces Chelsea in Istanbul for the Super Cup on Wednesday, the first major men’s European final to be refereed by a woman.
Three died of dengue across the country
Dhaka- Three persons, including two children, reportedly died of dengue in Dhaka, Khulna and Laxmipur on Monday night and early Tuesday.
Asaduzzaman Mia reappointed DMP commissioner on contract
Dhaka – Asaduzzaman Miah, the outgoing DMP Commissioner, has been reappointed on contractual basis for the next thirty days.
Dortmund primed to challenge Bayern’s Bundesliga dominance
Berlin (AP/UNB) — Borussia Dortmund has declared a challenge to end Bayern Munich’s seven-year domination of the Bundesliga and is encouraged by signs of disharmony and unrest from the defending champion. After pushing Bayern to the final day last season,…
Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters to increase
Alaska (AP/UNB) — Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.
Springboks captain Kolisi to return against Argentina
Johannesburg (AP/UNB) — Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will play some part in the Rugby World Cup warmup test against Argentina this weekend, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday, with little time left for the flanker to prove his fitness.
England leaves Ben Te’o out of RWC squad, springs surprises
London, Aug 12 (AP/UNB) — England left center Ben Te’o out of its Rugby World Cup squad on Monday after he was involved in a scuffle with a teammate at a training camp in Italy.
Neymar to miss start of French league amid transfer talk
Paris, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Neymar will miss the start of the French league season as Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Saturday that the Brazil star could leave the club this summer.
Serena Williams tops Naomi Osaka in rematch at Rogers Cup
Toronto (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams advanced to the Rogers Cup semifinals, beating soon-to-be-top-ranked Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-3, 6-4 Friday night in a rematch of their U.S. Open final.
Nadal, Medvedev advance to Rogers Cup final
Montreal (AP/UNB) — Top-seeded defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain advanced to the Rogers Cup final Saturday night when Gael Monfils of France withdrew before their semifinal.
Spice prices in Bangladesh up ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Dhaka – The demand for spices, mainly used in meat dishes, usually soars during religious festivals like Eid-ul-Azha when Muslims across the country sacrifice millions of animals. And there is no exception this time. The prices are high even though…
Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh on Monday
DHAKA – The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on Monday with due solemnity and religious fervour.
National Summer Athletics on Aug 30: GS Montu
Dhaka – Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) will arrange a two-day National Summer Athletics Competition at Bangabandhu National Stadium on August 30-31.
Tamim wants to skip Afghanistan Test, tri-series
Dhaka – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal wants to skip the first two international events of the Tigers through which their home season will start.
3 Indian clubs to take part in Sheikh Kamal Int’l Club Cup
Dhaka – Three Indian football clubs — East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan AC and Kolkata Mohammedan SC — will participate in the upcoming Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup 2019 to be held at MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram in October.…
Zimbabwe cricket board reinstated, team still suspended
Harare (AP/UNB) — The Zimbabwe cricket board has been reinstated by a government body in what could be the first step to ending a suspension by the International Cricket Council.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh to fly for India on August 19
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-15 football team will fly for India on August 19 (Monday) to participate in the SAFF Under-15 Championship 2019.
100-km tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway annoy home-goers
Tangail – A 100-km tailback was created on Dhaka-Tangail highway on Friday, inflicting sufferings on thousands of homebound Eid holidaymakers.
Huge home bound Eid traffic jam on Dhaka-Paturia Highway
Manikganj – Hundreds of buses that left the capital for their destinations were stuck in a long tailback at Paturia ferry terminal, causing immense suffering to the home-bound Eid holidaymakers.
IBBL distributes relief among flood affected people
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited distributed relief among 700 families of flood affected area at Chander Hat Degree College playground in Sadar Upazila, Nilphamari on 6 August 2019, Tuesday.
Eid passengers start leaving Dhaka braving bad weathe
Dhaka – People, in their thousands, started leaving the capital on Thursday for their ancestral homes braving the bad weather to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha with their near and dear ones.