New Delhi, Jan 10: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said its judgement pertaining to Cauvery water dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and others would be delivered within four weeks.
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Mediterranean migrant arrivals 1072, deaths 81 in first week
By International Organization for Migration Geneva, Jan 9 (IOM) – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, reports that 1,072 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea during the first week of 2018, with around 450 each landing in Italy and Greece…
Baltimore could host matches during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Baltimore,(AP/UNB) – Baltimore could play host to 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer matches if the sport’s international governing body selects a joint North American bid.
Atletico and Valencia cruise into Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Victor “Vitolo” Machin and Luciano Vietto scored on their starting debuts as Atletico Madrid and Valencia cruised into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Tuesday.Vietto scored three times – including one from near midfield – to help…
Man City grabs 2-1 lead vs Bristol City in League Cup semis
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero netted in stoppage time to give quadruple-chasing Manchester City a 2-1 victory over Bristol City in the first leg of their English League Cup semifinal on Tuesday.Despite leading the Premier League by 15 points, Man City…
Monaco wins 2-1 at Nice to reach League Cup semifinals
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Striker Keita Balde set up both goals as Monaco won at local rival Nice 2-1 to reach the French League Cup semifinals on Tuesday.Both sides were missing their top scorers: Mario Balotelli for Nice and Radamel Falcao for…
Argentina to play Spain, Italy in March in World Cup buildup
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Argentina will play Italy and Spain in March as part of its World Cup preparations.The Argentine Football Association says on Tuesday the team will face the Italians on March 23 in Basel, Switzerland, then Spain four days…
’28 children killed, 49 raped monthly in Bangladesh’
As many as 28 children are murdered and 49 raped in Bangladesh every month, according to a report by Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF), a network of non-government organisations.
Trump gives 200,000 Salvadoreans deadline to leave US
Donald Trump’s administration has decided to cancel permits that allow nearly 200,000 people from El Salvador to live and work in the US. They were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after earthquakes rocked the Central American country in 2001.
Penalty set for illegal human organ transplantation
Dhaka, Jan 9 – The Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday passed the “Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Bill, 2018” aimed at providing with better health services riding on the improvement in technology and medical science in the country.
New Judges to Appellate Division of SC soon: Law Minister
Dhaka, Jan 9 – Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said said on Tuesday new judges will be appointed to both the Appellate Division and High Court Division of the Supreme Court soon.
BNP to select Dhaka North Mayor candidate Saturday
Dhaka, 09 Jan – The BNP will finalise its candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral by-poll at party standing committee meeting on Saturday.
RU Information Cell in a chaos
Rajshahi, 09 Jan – The Information Cell of Rajshahi University (RU) is passing through a chaotic situation though 8 years have passed after the enactment of Information and Communication Act (ICT). Information sharing activities are not being smoothly done due…
2 killed as 2 buses collide in Rangpur
Dhaka – Two people, including a bus helper, were killed and five others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Bairagiganj on Rangpur-Bogra highway in Mithapukur upazila in Rangpur on Tuesday.
Murray undergoes hip surgery, hopes to be back for Wimbledon
Melbourne, (AP/UNB) – Andy Murray underwent surgery on his right hip on Monday and said he hopes to be back playing in time for Wimbledon.The former No. 1-ranked Murray, a three-time major winner, has not played a competitive match since…
Rusty Nadal struggles in loss to Gasquet in exhibition match
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Rafael Nadal struggled with his timing and normally potent shot-making as he started his delayed preparations for the Australian Open with an error-filled 6-4, 7-5 loss to Richard Gasquet in the Kooyong Classic exhibition event Tuesday.
Zimbabwe due Thursday to play tri-nation ODI series
Dhaka- A 15-member Zimbabwean Cricket team will arrive here on Thursday night to play the tri-nation ODI series also involving Sri Lanka and hosts Bangladesh beginning on January 15 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.An Emirates Airlines flight…
BCL: 1slami Bank East Zone scored 340 for 5 against Prime Bank South Zone
Dhaka – A brilliant century by Mominul Haque enabled 1slami Bank East Zone to score a comfortable 340 for 5 in 83 overs in the first innings against Prime Bank South Zone on the first day of the four-day first…
ITF Tennis: Rakib, Mashfia, Jolly, Jui reach pre-quarterfinals
Dhaka – Bangladeshi player Rakib Hossain, Mashfia Afrin, Jerin Sultana Jolly and Sraboni Biswas Jui reached the pre-quarterfinals in Division-2 of the ITF Asain Under-14 Tournament held in the Ho Che Minh city of Vietnam on Tuesday.
Karachi Media conference pledges to uphold ethics of journalism
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, Karachi A 4-day international conference held at Karachi, the main commercial hub of Pakistan ended on Monday with a call to uphold the ethics of journalism. This pledge was made on the concluding day of the conference.
Auto-rickshaw driver jailed 5 months
Dhaka- A mobile court on Monday sentenced a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver to five-month jail for making attempt to abduct a teenage girl in Shyamgram Bazar in Nabinagar upazila.
Indian cloths worth Tk 25 lakh seized
Dhaka – Customs officials seized Indian goods worth Tk 25 lakh from a Dhaka-bound Indian bus in Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria on Monday afternoon.
Pakistan score 246-9 batting first against New Zealand
NELSON, New Zealand, Jan 9, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan made 246 for nine batting first in the second one-day international against New Zealand at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Tuesday.
Late 50s by Hasan and Shadab boost Pakistan
NELSON, New Zealand,(BSS/AFP) – Three half-centuries including a late charge by Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan carried Pakistan to 246 for nine batting first against New Zealand in the second one-day international in Nelson on Tuesday.Mohammad Hafeez hit a solid…
People can avoid paralysis if they are conscious’
Savar, Dhaka – The Creator’s love is attained thru service to the paralyzed. Joys lie in service, said Valery A Taylor, the founder and coordinator of ‘Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP)’.
Writ for mandatory observance 8 national days rejected
Dhaka, 08 Jan – The High Court of the Supreme Court on Monday rejected the writ petition seeking an order for making mandatory observance of eight national days.
SC upholds Apan Jewellers’ bail
Dhaka, 08 Jan – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld a High Court order that granted bail to the owners of city’s Apan Jewellers.
Classes exams halted at 2 Sylhet Colleges for BCL strike
Dhaka -Academic activities at MC College and Govt College in the district came to a halt as a faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) enforced an indefinite strike on Monday protesting the murder of a fellow activist.Due to the strike,…
Blind World Cup: Bangladesh concede 9-wicket defeat against Pakistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh made a frustrating start in the six-nation Blind Cricket World Cup with a nine-wicket defeat against hosts Pakistan in the opening match at the famous Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday.Sent in to bat first, Bangladesh scored…
U19 WC warm-up: Bangladesh loss in all 3 ODIs
Dhaka – Bangladesh conceded three successive losses in their Pre-Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018 practice matches after losing the 3rd game against Afghanistan by 56 runs at Christs College, Christchurch, in New Zealand on Monday.Bangladesh lost their 2nd practice…