Dhaka – Mahmudullah Riyad will captain Bangladesh team in the first match of the Rocket two-match Twenty20I series against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
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Women’s Cricket: Shishu Palli beat Urban Sports by 21 runs
Dhaka – Shishu Palli Plus managed a 21-run victory over Urban Sports and Cultural Development Academy in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Tuesday.
Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud ‘killed in drone attack’
The Pakistani Taliban say a senior militant, Khalid Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone attack.
US teacher dies after opting out of ‘costly’ flu medicine
A US school teacher has died from flu complications after deciding to forgo anti-viral medication because it “costs too much”, her husband tells US media.
JaPa leader arrested over torturing female teacher
Dhaka – Police on Monday arrested a local leader of Jatiya Party (JaPa) from Hajiganj area under Fatullah Police Station of the city for allegedly torturing and physically assaulting a female school teacher of the area.
Garments warehouse catches fire in Gazipur
Dhaka – A fire broke out in a warehouse of a garment in Zirani area of the city on Tuesday morning.
6 BNP men held from Laxmipur human chain
Laxmipur – Police arrested six leaders and activists of BNP from a human chain in front of Laxmipur Press Club on Monday morning. As part of its countrywide demonstration programme, BNP leaders and activists of the district formed a human…
Humayun Faridi’s 6th death anniversary Tuesday
Dhaka – The 6th death anniversary of renowned actor Humayun Faridi will be observed on Tuesday.Different television channels will air films performed by him, and events on his life and works.
4 to die for killing Rupa after rape
Dhaka- A court here on Monday sentenced four people to death and another person to seven years’ imprisonment for killing law student Zakia Sultana Rupa after gang rape in a running bus on August 25 last year in Tangail.
3rd round of Premier Cricket kicks off Tuesday
Dhaka – The 1st phase of the 3rd round of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League will be held at three separate venues on Tuesday. The top slot holders of List ‘A’ league table Abahani Ltd will play against Kalabangla Krira…
Women’s Cricket: Indira Road CA crushes Azad SC by 132 runs
Dhaka – Indira Road Cricket Academy earned a convincing 132 runs victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Monday.
‘Robber’ lynched in Munshiganj
Dhaka- A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Velua village in Tongibari upazila early Monday.The deceased was identified as Babul Hossain, 47, a resident of Velua village of the upazila in Munshiganj.
Two killed in Chittagong road accident
Dhaka – Two people were killed and three others suffered injuries in a road accident as a truck hit a CNG-run autorickshaw at Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar road of Patia in the district on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Ridwan, 40…
Champions League: Ronaldo-Neymar showdown with jobs at stake
London,(AP/UNB) – The Champions League resumes with a mouthwatering meeting of the aristocrats and the disruptors of European soccer.
Serena Williams loses in doubles, US advances in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – The first step in Serena Williams’ comeback underscored how far she has to go after spending over a year away from the game.
Saturday Olympic ratings strong; NBC sorry for Japan remark
New York (AP/UNB) – Highlights from media coverage of the Pyeongchang Olympics: RATINGS: An estimated 21.4 million viewers watched NBC’s prime-time coverage on Saturday night, with the number increasing to 24.2 million when consumption on the digital live stream and…
Aguero scores 4 as leader Man City thrashes Leicester 5-1
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero scored four goals as English Premier League leader Manchester City showed Riyad Mahrez what he was missing in a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester on Saturday.
Venus Williams, Vandeweghe give US 2-0 lead in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – Venus Williams used her 1,000th career singles match to get the United States off to a strong start in its Fed Cup title defense.
Injured Shakib to miss first T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket Test and T20I sides skipper Shakib Al Hasan will remain out of the squad in the first match of a two-match T20I series against Sri Lanka due to finger injury which he suffered during fielding against…
Premier Cricket: Sheikh Jamal DC register 2nd successive win
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeated Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 28 runs in the second round match of the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) ground-5 in Savar on Sunday.
3rd Div Football: Araf SC beat ZA Sohel KC 1-0
Dhaka – Araf Sporting Club secured a solitary goal victory against Zabid Ahsan Sohel Krira Chakra in the match of the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
1st Div Women’s Cricket: City Club emerge group champions
Dhaka – City Club emerged Group B champions in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League after a four-wicket victory against Rayer Bazar Athletic Club in the first phase match at Kalabagan Krira Chakra Ground on Sunday.
Indian speeding train kills 4 elephants
At least four elephants were killed and two others injured in Assam after a train hit a herd trying to cross railway tracks, officials said.
Jet crashes with 71 passengers just after take-off in Moscow
A Russian passenger plane has crashed after leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport with 71 people on board.The Saratov Airlines jet vanished minutes after take-off and crashed near the village of Argunovo, about 80km (50 miles) south-east of Moscow.
Cattrall blasts ‘cruel’ Parker after brother’s death
Kim Cattrall has criticised fellow Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker after she sent condolences following the death of Cattrall’s brother. Cattrall wrote on Instagram: “Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you really…
Wenger fears Arsenal’s top four chances are in peril
LONDON, (BSS/AFP) – Arsene Wenger conceded Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Champions League exile are in severe danger after Harry Kane condemned them to a damaging 1-0 defeat against bitter rivals Tottenham.
Arbitration results in Keraniganj man’s death over 2nd marriage
Dhaka -A young man was beaten to death allegedly by a mob at Bottoli area of the upazila on Saturday.
Women’s Cricket: Sheikh Russel earn 321-run victory over Azad SC
Dhaka – A brilliant century by Pinki Akter enabled Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy to earn a massive 321-run victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan KC ground here on…
RU teacher passes away
Rajshahi, Feb 10 – Professor Shamsuddin former professor of Philosophy Department of Rajshahi University (RU) and also the founder of “Renu Memorial Trust” a scholarship for meritorious student of Philosophy died for his cardiac attack at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital…
18 killed in Hong Kong double-decker bus crash
Hong Kong, Feb 10 (AP/UNB) — A double-decker bus crashed in a Hong Kong suburb on Saturday evening, killing 18 people and injuring dozens more, authorities in the southern Chinese city said.