Dhaka, Feb 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Rome on Sunday morning on a four-day official visit to join the upcoming meeting of Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as one of its keynote speakers at…
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Demand for gold jewellery in UAE hits 20-year low
Demand for gold jewellery in the UAE has hit a 20-year low, the World Gold Council said in its 2017 report. Jewellery purchases in the country fell 2 per cent from 43.4 tonnes in 2016 to 42.8 tonnes last year,…
City high-rise catches fire
Dhaka – A fire broke out at a 20-storey building in Purana Paltan area of the capital on Saturday morning.
Serena Williams returns, Fed Cup ‘start of a long process’
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – Tennis fans anxiously awaiting Serena Williams’ return to competitive tennis will have to wait one more day.
Bus torched in Satkhira
Dhaka – Miscreants torched a bus at Bankal in the district town in Satkhira on Thursday evening.Merina Akhter, additional superintendent of Satkhira Sadar Circle, said that a gang of miscreants set fire to the stationary bus of ‘ A K…
3 BNP men held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested three leaders and activists of BNP and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal from Kanaighat thana area on Thursday.
Korea gets flexible with N. Korea sanctions for Olympics
Seoul, (AP/UNB) – From smartphones to ship fuel, South Korea is wrestling how to balance international sanctions on North Korea with its desire to show the Olympic spirit as it welcomes hundreds of North Koreans for the Winter Games.
Court rejects appeals by 47 Russians against Olympic bans
Pyeongchang,(AP/UNB) – Sports’ highest court rejected appeals by all 45 Russian athletes plus two coaches who were banned from the Pyeongchang Olympics over doping concerns in a decision announced Friday less than nine hours before the opening ceremony.
Khaleda Zia verdict protested at JU
Dhaka, 08 Feb – Denouncing the verdict awarded on BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, a human chain was formed on Jahangirnagar University (JU) Thursday.
3 killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – At least three people were killed and seven others injured as a bus hit three human-haulers after knocking down two pedestrians at Kathi on Gopalganj-Kotalipara road in Sadar upazila on Thursday noon.
42 crude bombs seized in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered 42 crude bombs from Fatehpur border area in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Thursday morning.
BGB man hurt in Dinajpur smugglers’ attack
Dhaka – A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was injured as smugglers launched an attack on a BGB team during a drive in Birampur bordering area in the district early Thursday.
Razzak-Taijul share 8-wkt to diminish Lankans supremacy
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s spin strength diminished the visiting Sri Lankans batting supremacy claiming all wickets for 222 in 65.3 overs in the middle of the 1st day’s 3rd session in the 1st innings of the decider match of a two-Test…
BD Women’s Volleyball team to take part in Nepal PM Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Volleyball team will participate in the five-day PM Cup Women’s Invitational Volleyball Championship’2018 in Nepal beginning on February 15.
Tigers score 56/4, trail by 166 runs against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh were trailing by 166 runs with six wickets in hand as they scored 56 for 4 in 22 overs in the first innings on the first day of the series-deciding Mirpur Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
3rd Div Football: Lalbagh SC beat Tangail FA 2-0
Dhaka – Lalbagh Sporting Club beat Tangail Football Academy by 2-0 goal in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Thursday.
Women’s Cricket: Indira Road CA earn massive 196-run victory
Dhaka – Indira Road Cricket Academy earned a massive 196-run victory over Sarkari Shisu Paribar in Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Thursday.
TK 20 lakh Indian products seized at Benapole
Dhaka – Benapole customs intelligence seized Indian Jardaa, Skin cream, jewelry and fire crackers worth Tk 20 lakh from Benapole-Khulna commuter train on Thursday.
Mirpur Test: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the s2nd match of a two-Test series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
6 dead, 88 missing after strong quake hits Taiwan
Hualien, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers were working Wednesday to try to reach people who were trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously. At least six people were killed…
Zia Orphanage Trust graft case verdict Thursday
Dhaka, 07 Feb – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka is expected to deliver its verdict in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and five others today (Thursday).
222 BNP-Jamaat men held in 7 dists
Dhaka – Police in drives arrested at least 222 leaders and activists of BNP-Jamaat from seven districts.
Man dies in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka – A man was killed and 10 others were injured in a road accident at Chhayghoria on Satkhira-Jessore road in Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
BGB deployed in capital, different dists
Dhaka – Paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) forces are deployed in different districts of the country including Dhaka on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday’s verdict in a graft case against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Prime Bank makes good start beating Kalabagan KC by 7 wkts
Dhaka – Prime Bank Cricket Club made a good start in the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League beating Kalabagan Krira Chakra by seven wickets in their first match at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Wednesday.
2nd Test: Bangladesh-Sri Lanka series decider kicks off Thursday
Dhaka- Bangladesh will take on visiting Sri Lanka at Mirpur in the decider of a two-Test series after a run-feast draw in Chittagong.The 2nd and last match will kick off at 9:30 am(Bangladesh time) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on…
Premier Cricket: Sheikh Jamal pull off 3-run heist over Legends of Rupganj
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club earned an exciting three-run victory over Legends of Rupganj in their first engagement of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League despite a century by Naeem Islam at BKSP ground-4 in Savar on…
Five killed in Faridpur as bus hits easy bike
Dhaka, Feb 7 – At least five people were killed in a road accident in front of Brac office at Bhanga intersection in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur on Wednesday morning.
Women’s Cricket: East End beat Indira Road by 6 wkts
Dhaka- East End Cricket Academy beat Indira Road Krira Chakra by six wickets in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at Gulshan Youth Club ground here on Tuesday.
Di Maria scores hat trick, Alves in goal in PSG cup win
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Angel Di Maria scored a hat trick and teammate Dani Alves had a short stint in goal as French Cup holder Paris Saint-Germain eased into the quarterfinals with a 4-1 win away to Sochaux on Tuesday.