Dhaka, Jan 29 (UNB) – Rayer Bazar Athletic Club sprung a massive 290-run victory on Urban Sports & Cultural Development Academy in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League at the City Club ground on Monday.
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Novo Air adds aircraft to its fleet
Novoair, country’s leading private airline, has added another 68-seater ATR 72-500 model aircraft to its fleet, raising its aircraft number to five. The aircraft landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:50am on Monday, said a press release.
Federer beats Cilic in Aussie final; wins 20th major title
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – As Roger Federer cried while accepting his 20th Grand Slam title, Rod “Rocket” Laver took a chance to snap a picture for posterity.Federer has won more major singles titles than any man, including a record-equaling six on the…
Report on Gulshan café attack deferred
Dhaka, 28 Jan – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the submission of the investigation report in the case filed in connection with the attack on the Holey Atrisan Bakery at the city’s diplomatic zone…
RU Political Science dept chairman pressed to resign
Rajshahi, 28 Jan – Several hundred students and teachers of Political Science department (PS) of Rajshahi University (RU) on Sunday laid siege to the office of thier chairman Prof Dr Nasima Zaman for three hours pressing their demands including resignation from…
Manzoor murder investigation report deferred
Dhaka, 28 Jan – The First Additional District and Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the submission of the investigation report on the further investigation against 5 accused including Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad. The new date is…
New BD chief justice very soon, Law Minister
Dhaka 28 Jan – A new Chief Justice will be appointed soon, Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Sunday. “Some new appellate division judges will also be appointed after appointing the Chief Justice”, he said while talking to the reporter…
Bagerhat road crash leaves one dead
Dhaka – A man was killed and four others were injured in a road accident at Attraki on Dhaka-Mawa Highway in Fakirhat upazila in Bagerhat on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Bellal Hossian, 45, son of Nowsher Ali, a…
Bangladeshi beaten dead by BSF along Burimari border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi young man was allegedly beaten to death by members of Border Security Force of India (BSF) near Burimari border in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat early Sunday.
Robbers kill one, loot trawler in B’baria
Dhaka – A worker of a trawler was beaten to death and four others were injured by robbers in the Meghna River in Sarail upazila on Saturday midnight.
2 siblings burnt alive in Savar fire
Dhaka – Two siblings were burnt alive in a fire that broke out at their shanty at Hemayetpur in Savar, on the outskirts in Savar, on Saturday midnight.
2 held with 200 kg hemp in B’baria
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two people along with 200kg hemp on Dhaka-Sylhet highway near Khatihata in Sarail upazila on Sunday morning.
Missing man found dead in Comilla
Dhaka – Police recovered the throat-silt body of a missing fish trader from Panch Pukuria village in Paharpur union of Muradnagar upazila on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Mostak Mia, 38, son of late Resho Mia Bepary of the…
Federer beats Cilic in Aussie final; wins 20th major title
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Back where his career resurgence began with a drought-breaking triumph last year, Roger Federer cried as he lifted and kissed the Australian Open trophy for a sixth time and celebrated his 20th Grand Slam title.
Abdur Razzak likely to feature in Tigers’ Test squad
Dhaka – Veteran spinner Abdur Razzak is likely to be recalled in the Bangladesh Test squad after a three-year break to play the Test series against touring Sri Lanka beginning on Wednesday (January 31) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in…
3rd Div Football: Kadamtala beat Govt Printing Press
Dhaka – Kadamtala Sangsad defeated Govt Printing Press by 2-1 goals in the Dhaka Mahanagori Saif Power Tec 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
IC Football: Sabuj’s suicidal goal eliminate Farashganj SC
Dhaka – Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society, riding on a suicidal goal by an opponent player, moved into the semifinals of the Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament eliminating Farashganj Sporting Club by 1-0 goal in the quarterfinal at the Bangabandhu National…
Women’s Cricket: Sheikh Russel beat Indira Road by 10 wkts
Dhaka – Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy earned a convincing 10-wicket victory over Indira Road Krira Chakra in the Dhaka First Women’s Cricket League at Gulshan Youth Club ground here on Sunday.
Two dead, dozens saved in latest migrant boat rescue
Two women died and many others are presumed drowned after a migrant boat carrying dozens of people sank in the Mediterranean, rescue services in Italy said.
Padma Bridge 2nd span Installation again Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 26 – The 2nd span of the much-hyped Padma Bridge could not be installed between pillars 38 and 39 on Saturday.
Man sneaks off after being held with 2 kgs gold Joypurhat border
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a man along with 2kgs gold bars from Chechra border in Pachbibi upazila while he was trying to smuggle the gold to India on Saturday afternoon.
Drug peddler held in Jessore
Jessore, Jan 28 (UNB) – Police arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 200 grams of heroin from Chachra Check Post area in Sadar upazila on Friday night.
Juventus moves top of Serie A after beating 9-man Chievo 2-0
Milan,(AP/UNB) – Juventus moved to the top of Serie A after struggling to beat nine-man Chievo Verona 2-0 on Saturday.
Ronaldo nails 2 penalties as Real Madrid beats Valencia 4-1
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – A beleaguered Zinedine Zidane got the win he needed to take some pressure off as Real Madrid’s manager.
Bayern recovers to crush Hoffenheim 5-2, keeps 16-point lead
Berlin,(AP/UNB) – Sandro Wagner scored his first goal for Bayern Munich to wrap up a 5-2 win over his former team Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday.League top-scorer Robert Lewandowski scored one and set up another as Bayern stayed on…
Indian national found dead in Magura; 1 held
Dhaka – An Indian national was found dead in front of a five-storey building at Natun Bazar in the district town on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Gobinda Bhattacharja, 38, a resident of Madhyapara village in 24 Parganas district…
Independence Cup Football: Sheikh Jamal first to reach semis
Dhaka – Former Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club became the first team to reach the semifinals of this year’s Independence Cup, after eliminating Brothers Union 2-0 in the first quarterfinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here…
12 Bangla Academy Award winners declared
Twelve personalities have been declared as recipients of the Bangla Academy Sahitya Puraskar 2017.Director General of Bangla Academy Shamsuzzaman Khan announced the names at a press briefing at the Shamsur Rehman auditorium on Saturday.
Siddikur clinches City Bank American Express Dhaka Open crown
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman returned to the winning note clinching the inaugural US$60,000 City Bank American Express Dhaka Open Golf title carding two-under-par 70 in the 4th and final round at Kurmitola Golf Course here on Saturday.
Shakib ruled out of 1st Test against Sri Lanka
Dhaka -Bangladesh cricket Test side skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka due to finger injury, after missing out batting on the final of the Tri-nation ODI series…