Dhaka, Nov 25 – Commuters in Dhaka will soon have a new experience of getting both car and motorbike ride services on call through a new mobile app called ‘EZZYR.’
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Tauquir’s Oggatonama wins ‘Best Screenplay’ Film Festival
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Tauquir Ahmed achieved the best screenplay award for the film ‘The Unnamed’ (Oggatonama) in the SAARC Film Festival 2017, held in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo from 21 to 25 November.
Youth held with arms in Jessore
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested a young man along with a pistol, one bullet and two magazines from Chanchra in the district town on Saturday night.
Hazlewood removes Root before lunch, England slump to 119-5
Brisbane,(AP/UNB) – Josh Hazlewood trapped Joe Root lbw with the ball after the England captain posted his half century Sunday, giving Australia the ascendency in the Ashes series opener as the tourists slumped to 119-5 at lunch on day four.At…
Ronaldo scores for Real Madrid to beat Malaga 3-2 in La Liga
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Real Madrid from another stumble at home when he scored after his penalty kick was saved to secure a 3-2 win over Malaga in the Spanish league on Saturday.Ronaldo got the 75th-minute winner by knocking…
Sydney FC stays atop A-League with 3-1 win over Brisbane
Sydney, (AP/UNB) – Defending champion Sydney FC ended a highly successful week atop the A-League after beating Brisbane 3-1 in the eighth round.
Messi staying with Barcelona to 2021 after new contract
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – Barcelona enjoyed a big win on Saturday without even playing.Lionel Messi finally put Barcelona and its fans at ease by signing a new contract that will keep the Argentine forward at the Spanish club through 2021 when he…
Egypt raises death toll in Sinai mosque attack to 305
Ismailia, Nov 25 (AP/UNB) — Egypt on Saturday said an attack on a mosque by militants in the country’s troubled region of northern Sinai has killed 305 worshippers, including 27 children, a dramatic increase in the death toll previously announced,…
Female police SI found hanging in Savar staff quarters
Savar, Nov 25 – A female sub-inspector of police of Savar Model Police Station was found hanging at her staff quarters on Saturday night.
BAU observes March 7 speech recognition
Mymensingh – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) celebrated UNESCO declaration of the historic 7 th march speech as part of the world’s documentary heritage of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with much enthusiasm and in a befitting…
Ex-UP member shot dead in Pabna
Dhaka – A former union parisad (UP) member was shot to death in Khanka Sharif Bazar area at Boro Durgapur village of Bera upazila in Pabna on Friday night.
Ex-Cuet student killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – A former student of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) was killed in a road accident at New Monsurabad under Pahartoli thana in the city on Friday night.
85 killed in Egypt mosque attack
Egyptian state news agency MENA reports that 85 people have been killed in a bombing and shooting attack on a mosque in the volatile northern Sinai Peninsula, in what appeared to be the latest attack by the area’s local Islamic…
‘Explosion’ dashes Argentine sub crew survival hope
Hopes that the 44 crew of a missing Argentine submarine might still be alive have been dashed after the navy said an event consistent with an explosion had been detected.
One killed in Khilgaon police firing
Dhaka, Nov 24 – A man was killed in police firing in the city’s Khilgaon area early Friday.
9 held while giving proxy in PSC exams in Sherpur
Dhaka – Detectives arrested nine students from a center during Primary School Certificate (PSC) examination in Shribardi upazila while providing proxy for nine examinees on Thursday.The arrestees were identified as Fazlul Haque, Lipi, Sajib, Lavlu, Swapan Miah, Sabuj, Apon, Sabbir…
Asst train driver killed in Gazipur train-truck collision
Dhaka- An assistant train driver was killed and 50 passengers were injured as a train hit a truck at Bokterpur level-crossing on Dhaka-Rajshahi route in Kaliakoir upazila early Friday.The deceased was identified as Nur Alam Sharif, son of Momin Sharif…
RugbyU: Montpellier hoping not to fall in Racing test
PARIS,(BSS/AFP) – Montpellier face a test of their title credentials this weekend against 2016 champions Racing 92, according to wing Benjamin Fall.The France international will be back playing at his old stomping ground to the west of Paris for the…
Blues legend Fittler new NSW Origin coach
SYDNEY, (BSS/AFP) – Blues legend Brad Fittler has been chosen as the new coach of New South Wales for the next two years’ State of Origin rugby league series, the NSW Rugby League said Friday.Fittler, the head coach of representative…
Madrasa student murder accused Bakr confesses
Dhaka – Suspected killer of Madrasa student Zidan yesterday made confessional before a Dhaka court admitting his involvement in the murder.
Man to die for murder in NetrakonaMan to die for murder in Netrakona
Dhaka – A court here on Thursday sentenced a man to death and fined Tk 20,000 for killing a man in 2012.The condemned convict is Rubel Mia, son of Mohammad Halim alias Sindha Mia of Mogalhatta village in Atpara upazila.
4 fishermen held in Laxmipur for netting Hilsa fry
Dhaka – As part of drive to conserve Hilsa fish, the coast guard members detained four fishermen along with 10 mounds of Hilsa fry from Meghna River.Laxmipur, Nov 23 (UNB) – As part of drive to conserve Hilsa fish, the…
Man to die for killing wife in Gazipur
Dhaka – A court here on Thursday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife in the city in 2015.The court also fined condemned convict Aynal Haque, son of Abdul Mannan, TK 5,000, in default, he has to suffer…
Abdul Goni Cricket Tournament final Friday
Dhaka – The final of the Abdul Goni Cricket Tournament will be held on Friday at Jamtala ground in Kulaura upazila of the district. Saimum Sporting Club will face Eleven Starts Jamtala in the final which will kick off at…
Rakib Hossain of Bangladesh reach boys’ singles final
Dhaka – Rakib Hossain of Bangladesh advanced to the boys’ singles final of the Bengal Plastic Asian 14/U Series Tennis Tournament eliminating his compatriot Emon Islam by 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 games in the event’s semifinal at the Raman National Tennis…
Premier Volleyball: Titas Club beat Bangladesh Jail by 3-0 sets
Dhaka – Titas Club earned a straight 25-17, 25-20, 25-11 points (3-0 sets) victory over lowly Bangladesh Jail in the Crony Group Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Volleyball League at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Thursday.Water Development Board beat Dhaka Sabuj by…
BPL Football: Sheikh Jamal DC beat Sheikh Russel KC 2-1
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club registered the 10th win in their 14th match of Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 2-1 goals at the Bangabandu National Stadium here on Thursday.Raphael put…
Gremio beats Lanus in first leg of Copa Libertadores final
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Midfielder Cicero came off the bench to score in the 83rd minute and Brazil’s Gremio beat Argentina’s Lanus 1-0 on Wednesday night in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final in Porto Alegre.If the Southern Brazilian…
Atletico beats Roma 2-0 to stay alive in Champions League
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Antoine Griezmann ended his scoreless streak in style on Wednesday, finding the net with a stunning overhead kick to keep alive Atletico Madrid’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League.Griezmann, who hadn’t scored in eight matches with Atletico,…
Barcelona, Chelsea advance to Champions League last 16
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Chelsea advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League with a game to spare after beating 10-man Qarabag 4-0 on Wednesday, securing manager Antonio Conte’s 50th victory in all competitions with the Blues.Barcelona needed only a point…