MOSCOW,(BSS/AFP) – The United States, Mexico and Canada won the right to host the 2026 World Cup after easily beating Morocco in a vote by FIFA member nations on Wednesday.
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New book: Can democracy survive global capitalism
Social Europe has introduced a new book by Robert Kuttner published by W.W. Norton & Company Ltd. Brilliantly brings together two strands of thought: explaining both the economics and politics of global capitalism and how our society has abandoned core principles…
11 killed in Rangamati, Cox’s Bazar landslides
Dhaka – At least 11 people, including four of a family, were killed while another remained missing in separate incidents of landslide in different areas of Naniarchar upazila in Rangamati and Cox’s Bazar districts early Tuesday amid heavy rains in…
2 boys drown in C’nawabganj river
Dhaka – Two children have drowned in the Pagla River at Narayanpur in Shibganj upazila.
3 killed as lightning strikes boat on Meghna
Dhaka – Three people including two women were killed and 10 others injured as a thunderbolt struck the boat carrying them on the Meghna River near Sreenagar village in Narsingdi on Tuesday afternoon.
Two bodies recovered from Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach
Dhaka – Police on Tuesday recovered two bodies from Sea-in point and Inani beach of Bay of Bengal sea beach in Cox’s Bazar.
FIFA F4F Competition: Rafi’s Galapagos Sea Lions out in league phase
Dhaka – Bangladeshi budding footballer Rafi’s Galapagos Sea Lions team exited the FIFA Football 4 Friendship Program with one win and two defeats held at Spartak Stadium – Sapsan Arena Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya in Moscow on Tuesday,ahead of the FIFA World…
Rating Chess: Prizes of FIDE Rating Chess distributed
Dhaka – The prize-giving ceremony of the Walton International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament was held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Tuesday.
Speakers laud universal, humanist message of Baul
Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Tuesday said although Bangladesh is progressing as an economy, it is facing the threat of communalism which needs to be addressed involving youths with the spirit of social harmony.
37th BCS final results published
Dhaka– The final results of the 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination were published on Tuesday.
Landslides in BD’s hilly Rangamati kill 8; three missing
Rangamati, June 12– At least eight people were killed while three others remained missing in separate incidents of landslides in Boro Pool, Shikolpara and Hatimara areas of Naniarchar Upazila early Tuesday amid heavy rains in the district.
‘Bangi’ curry is favourite menu in rural Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 11 – Melon is a fruit of the country which is cooked as a raw curry and can be eaten like other normal fruits. The people of the village are quite familiar with it as “Bangi”. Green Bangi curry…
Neymar shines as Brazil beats Austria in World Cup warmup
Vienna,(AP/UNB) – Neymar scored his second goal in two matches since returning from injury on Sunday, netting with a superb second-half strike as Brazil defeated Austria 3-0 in its final
WORLD CUP: Portugal’s hopes aided by extra rest for Ronaldo
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -Portugal has received assistance from Real Madrid in its quest for a first World Cup title, even though it plays Spain in the opening game.
BCB announces Tk 2 crore for Tigresses
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a Tk 2-crore bonus for the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup champions Bangladesh women’s cricket team.
Mild tremor jolts Sylhet
A mild earthquake jolted different parts of Sylhet on Monday morning.
7 DB men among 10 sued for extortion of dairy farm owner
Narayanganj, Jun 10 – A case was filed against 10 police officers including 7 members of the Detective Branch on Sunday, on charges of extorting a dairy farm owner by trapping him at the district DB office for four consecutive…
Youth killed in capital Dhaka ‘gunfight’ with DB – 3 murdered
Dhaka, June 11 – A youth was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in Bhatara area in the capital early Monday. The deceased was identified as Shariful Islam, 28.
Bus friction victim student Rajib’s case report deferred
Dhaka, June 10 – The submission of the investigation report of Titumir College student Rajib Hossain’s case was yesterday (Sunday) deferred to July 16.
Singer Asif withdraws bail petition
Dhaka, June 11 – Singer Asif Akbar yesterday withdrew the bail petition that he filed on Thursday with a Dhaka court in the case lyricist and composer Shafiq Tuhin lodged against him under the ICT Act. Shafiq Tuhin filed the…
First spell of Monsoon shower causes landslide on Ukhia highway
Dhaka, June 10 – A low over the Bay of Bengal whipped up widespread rainfall across Bangladesh on Sunday ending several days of sweltering heat that caused much discomfort to devotees who are fasting the holy month of Ramadan. The…
Siddikur finish joint 55th in Thai Open
Dhaka – Bangladesh trailblazing golfer Siddikur Rahman finished joint 55th in the $300,000 Thailand Open, which ended with final round at Thai Country Club course on Sunday.
Mumbai Mayor Chess: Shakil finishes 32nd, Zia 34th
Dhaka – Bangladeshi International Master Abu Sufian Shakil finished 32nd and Grand Master Ziaur Rahman became 34thin the 11th Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International Chess Tournament securing 6.5 points after the 10th and last round matches held in the Indian city…
Teenage girl found dead in Laxmipur
Dhaka- Police recovered the body of a teenage girl from Shakchar village in sadar upazila on Saturday night.
10 killed in road crashes across country
Dhaka – At least 10 people were killed and 17 others injured on Saturday in separate road accidents in Chattogram, Narayanganj, Chapainawabganj, Bogura, Panchagarh, Sirajganj and Moulvibazar districts.
Mumbai Chess: Bangladeshi GM Zia shares 3rd slot
Dhaka- Bangladesh Grand Master Ziaur Rahman shared the 3rd slot in the 11th Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International Chess Tournament with 17 other players securing 5.5 points after the 8th round matches in the Indian city of Mumbai on Friday.
Rafi carries Bangladesh flag in of FIFA F4F program opener in Moscow
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-12 footballer Rafi carried the Bangladesh national flag in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Football for Friendship (F4F) Program in Moscow on Saturday, ahead of the FIFA World Cup’2018.
4th time’s the charm: Halep tops Stephens to win French Open
Paris, (AP/UNB) – Simona Halep kept telling everybody who would listen: She was a different player. She was stronger mentally. She wanted so much to finally win a Grand Slam title and was sure that, one day, she would.
Bangladesh storm into final of Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Dhaka- Bangladesh women’s cricket team stormed into the final of the six-nation Women’s T20 Asia Cup for the first time after a huge 70-run victory against host Malaysia at Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
Maritime ports asked to hoist signal no 3
Dhaka – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no three as the well-marked low over North Bay and adjoining area lies over Northeast Bay and adjoining coastal areas…