A suicide bomber driving an ambulance killed at least 95 people and wounded 158 more in an attack claimed by the Taliban in the Afghan capital Kabul, authorities said. The bombing Saturday came just a week after Taliban militants killed…
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Bangladesh team leaves for Oman Saturday night
Dhaka- A-six member Bangladesh team are set to leave here for Oman tonight (Saturday night) to participate in the Davis Cup Asia/Occania Zone, Group-IV matches in Muscat on January 27-February 4.
2 motorcyclists killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as a bus knocked down their vehicle on Chittagong- Cox’s Bazar highway at Kagojipara in Patia upazila in Chittagong on Saturday morning.One of the deceased was identified as Mahbubul Alam, 26.
Shakib hospitalised with finger injury
Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s world famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been hospitalized with finger injury during bowling against Sri Lanka in Tri-series final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Fizz becomes Tigers’ fastest 50 wkts taker in ODI
Dhaka- Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman has become the 1st Bangladesh bowler to get fastest 50 wickets in ODI cricket and jointly 13th in the world along five others.He recorded the feat during the final of the seven-match Tri-nation series, bowling…
Dhaka 2nd Division Cricket League begins Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) – The 22-team Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division League begins on Sunday at BKSP ground in Savar with two matches billing for the opening day.Dhanmondi Progoti Sangha will take on Eskaton Sabuj Sangha at BKSP ground-4 while…
Tri-series-final: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Tigers
Dhaka -Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Bangladesh in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.
Sultana Kamal Taekwondo: Dhanmondi TA emerge men’s, women’s champions
Dhaka -Dhanmondi Taekwondo Association clinched both the men’s and women’s junior titles of the Sultana Kamal Taekwondo Competition that concluded on Friday at the Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex in Dhanmondi.
Minister’s remarks prove they know of Khaleda verdict: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 26 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday criticised the Home Minister for what he said issuing a threat to their party saying it was not his justified action before the announcement of the verdict…
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after one hour of disruption caused by fogon Saturdaymorning in Manikganj.
Joao Mario leaves Inter Milan for West Ham on loan
London,(AP/UNB) – Amid a crippling injury crisis, West Ham has signed Joao Mario on loan from Inter Milan after the Portugal international failed to live up to his promise in the Italian league.
South Africa-India test stopped because of dangerous pitch
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Match officials stopped play in the third cricket test between South Africa and India on Friday because of a dangerous pitch, an extremely rare decision taken after South African batsman Dean Elgar was hit in the grill of…
Atletico coach Simeone suspended for 3 games in Copa del Rey
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been banned from the touchline for three Copa del Rey matches for misconduct toward a referee in the competition. The Spanish football federation says the suspension will be served next season since…
JU wins debate contest against DU
Savar (Dhaka), The Jahangirnagar University (JU) became champion in an ‘Inter University Debate Championship’ winning over Dhaka University (DU).
‘Robber’ hurt by bullet in Laxmipur gunfight
Dhaka- A suspected robber sustained bullet injuries in a reported gunfight with police in Binodpur area of Sadar upazila in Laxmipur early Friday.
One held in Cox’s Bazar over Rohingya murder
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a Rohingya man from Jhumerchhora area in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Friday in connection with murder a Rohingya camp leader on January 20.
Woman run over by muggers’ car in city
A private hospital staff was run over by a muggers’ car who tried to snatch her handbag in city’s Dhanmondi area early Friday. The victim was identified as Helena Begum, a fourth-class employee of the Green Life Medical College Hospital…
‘Pir’ jailed for raping teenage girl in Chandpur
Dhaka – A court here on Thursday afternoon sent a ‘Pir’ to jail in a case over raping a teenage girl in Faridganj upazila in Chandpur.
Messi and Suarez strike again as Barcelona advances in Copa
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – With Philippe Coutinho making his debut and Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez adding to their scoring run, Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey semifinals for the eighth straight year on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho extends contract at United until at least 2020
Dhaka, (AP/UNB) – Jose Mourinho believes he is laying the foundations for a sustained period of success at Manchester United, and he now plans to stay even longer.The manager, who succeeded Louis van Gaal in 2016 on a three-year deal,…
BCB picks Nayeem in 14-man squad for 1st Test against Sari Lanka
Dhaka – Picking up Under19 side off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 14-man Test squad for the first match of the two-match series against Sri Lanka.Nayee, the 17-year old spinner and a boy from Chittagong,…
Tri-series final: Mash wants strong reply against Sri Lanka Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The final of the series will begin at 12pm (Bangladesh time).
ICC U19 CWC: BD exit from race as India storm to semis
Dhaka- Bangladesh made their exit from the race of last-four berth of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup losing to India by 131 runs in the 4th quarterfinal at Queenstown Events Centre in New Zealand on Friday.
Siddikur maintains lead in Dhaka Open after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s celebrity golfer Siddikur Rahman maintained the leadership in the City Bank American Express Dhaka Open after the 3rd round at Kurmitola Golf Club course on Friday.
6 accused ‘confess to raping and killing’ Ctg girl
Chittagong, Jan 26 – Six accused in a murder case on Thursday night reportedly confessed to police their involvement in killing a girl after rape in the port city on January 21.
Hospital fire kills dozens in Miryang, South Korea
At least 41 people have been killed and dozens injured in a fire at a hospital in Miryang, South Korea, said the Yonhap news agency.
Int’l congress on Bengal Studies begins at JU
Savar (Dhaka), 25 Jan – A 4-daylong international conference on Bengal Studies started at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Thursday.
2 held with 800 Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two suspected peddlers along with 800 pieces of Yaba tablet from Naf Panjapara in Sadar upazila on Thursday evening.
Youth’s body found floating in the Meghna
Dhaka – Police recovered the floating body of an unidentified young man from the Meghna River in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbadia district on Thursday evening.
Young Tigers in hot chase of 266 against nemesis India
Dhaka – A tenacious bowling and fielding performance has given the Bangladesh under-19 cricket team a fighting chance against India in their ICC U19 World Cup 2018 quarterfinal, taking place in Queenstown, New Zealand today.