KUWAIT CITY,(BSS/AFP) – Firas al-Khatib never imagined he would abandon Syria’s national colours for years only to return in search of World Cup glory for his war-battered country. The striker from the central city of Homs, regarded as a cradle of…
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Bangladesh U-19 team suffer 45-runs defeat to Afghanistan
Dhaka- Nayeem Hasan’s five-wicket went to vain as Bangladesh U-19 team showed again another dismal performance when they suffered a 45-run defeat to visiting Afghanistan team in the fourth youth ODI of the five-match series held today (Wednesday) at Sylhet…
It’ll be Johnson 2.0 in Ashes, warns Starc
SYDNEY,(BSS/AFP) – Fast bowler Mitchell Starc warned England to expect a repeat of the carnage caused by Mitchell Johnson four years ago when Australia unleash their pace attack in the upcoming Ashes Tests. A fully firing Australian attack looks formidable, with…
Gang member held with arms in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a listed member of inter-country (Bangladesh-Myanmar) criminal group along with arms and bullets from a remote hilly region of Puran Pollanpara area in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar…
Jamaat leader arrested in Sherpur
Dhaka – Police arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from new Bus Terminal area in Sherpur town Tuesday evening.
Teenager’s body recovered in Gazipur, 3 held
Dhaka – Police recovered a body of a teenager from a jungle in Kashimpur Bagbari area in Sadar upazila in Gazipur on Tuesday night, 26 days after his going missing.The deceased was identified as Shaidul Islam, 16, son of Sirajul…
2 bullet-hit drug traders held in city
Dhaka – Two suspected drug traders sustained bullet-hit injuries in a clash with police personnel in Kadamtali Pukurpar area of the city early Wednesday.The injured were identified as Shah Jalal, 19, and Noman, 18, of the area.
Youngman’s body recovered from Buriganga
Keraniganj, Oct 04 – Members of river police recovered decomposed body of an unidentified young man from the Buriganga river in South Keraniganj Upazila in Dhaka on Tuesday night.
‘Gunfight’ with cops kills one in Kishoreganj
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Syed Nazrul Islam road in Bhairab upazila in Kishoreganj early Wednesday.Md Moklesur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bhairab Police Station, said police arrested Sohag, 25, in several…
Putin mocks Russian team Zenit over foreign players
Moscow,(AP/UNB) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday mocked top club Zenit St. Petersburg for not fielding enough Russian players.With Russia hosting the World Cup next year, Putin told a meeting of sports officials that Zenit couldn’t claim to be…
Dementia concerns starting among academy players in soccer
London,(AP/UNB) – Earning a place in a Premier League club’s academy offers an irresistible path to fame, glory and wealth. Parents, though, are becoming increasingly aware of the potential health risks their children will be exposed to.At Manchester City, offering…
Lopetegui wants focus on soccer after Pique jeered by fans
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Spain coach Julen Lopetegui praised Gerard Pique’s commitment to the national team and called on the squad to be focused only on soccer despite the crisis involving Catalonia’s push for independence.A day after Pique was harassed by fans,…
3 Habiganj siblings among 4 to die for murder
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sentenced four people, including three siblings, to death and five others to different jail terms for killing a young man during a robbery.The condemned convicts are Dilip Das, Samir Das and Tapu Das,…
2 Indian Hundi traders held at Benapole Port
Dhaka – Customs officials arrested two suspected Indian female hundi traders along with Tk 24 lakh from Beanapole port on Tuesday noon.
Women’s Cricket: Abahani beat Khelaghar by 2 wkts
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited managed a two-wicket victory over Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Sangha in the Women’s Premier Division Cricket League at BKSP ground-4 in Savar on Tuesday.Sent in to bat first, Khelaghar SKS scored 150 for 7 in stipulated…
BPL Football: Muktijoddha draw with Farashganj
Dhaka – Two lowly teams — Muktijoddha Sangsad KC and Farashganj SC — shared points with each other as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National…
1st Div Kabaddi: Star SC beat Sunshine
Dhaka – Star Sporting Club managed a hard-fought 40-39 point victory over Sunshine Sporting Club in the opening match of the Metropolis First Division Kabaddi League that began at the Kabaddi Stadium here on Tuesday.In the day’s other match, Swornali…
Snake charmer hacked dead in Savar
Dhaka – A snake charmer was hacked to death by miscreants at a Bedey Palli in Porabari area in Savar on Monday night.Police said miscreants attacked Sohel Hossain, son of Nur Hossain, around 7pm and hacked him indiscriminately, leaving him…
Minor girl abducted from Dhamrai
Dhaka – A minor girl has been abducted allegedly by his cousin from Katabar area in Dhamrai upazila in Savar .
One killed as bus hits auto-rickshaw
Dhaka – A man was killed and five others injured as a bus hit an auto-rickshaw in the municipality area in Sadar upazila in Madaripur on Tuesday morning.
Barcelona to join Catalonia strike, Pique jeered in Madrid
Dhaka(AP/UNB) – Barcelona is joining a strike to protest against the Spanish government’s actions in Catalonia’s independence vote. Also, outspoken defender Gerard Pique was jeered by spectators at Spain’s training camp in Madrid on Monday.Barcelona said none of its professional…
Foxe takes over as interim coach at A-League’s Wanderers
Sydney, (AP/UNB) – Former Socceroos defender Hayden Foxe has been appointed caretaker coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers after Tony Popovic surprisingly quit a week from the start of the A-League season.
Chess player banned by Iran over hijab switches over to US
Tehran,(AP/UNB) – A young woman banned form the Iranian national chess team, allegedly for attending an international competition without wearing an Islamic headscarf, has joined the U.S. team, an Iranian news agency reported Monday.The semi-official ISNA reported that Dorsa Derakhshani…
Youth ODI: BD U-19 team to play Afghan U-19 side Wednesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team will play touring Afghanistan Under-19 side in the 4th match of the five-match Youth ODI series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.Hosts Bangladesh Under-19 team made a flying start in the series outplaying…
Assam Handball team arrives in city
Dhaka – The Assam State Handball team arrived in the capital on Tuesday afternoon to play a four-match Index Dhaka-Assam Friendly Handball series against the local selections.
New Bluetooth controller provides wireless, web-based access control
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – Oct 3, 2017 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology,…
Las Vegas gunman used ‘bump-stock’ device to speed fire
Las Vegas, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) -The gunman who unleashed hundreds of rounds of gunfire on a crowd of concertgoers in Las Vegas attached what is called a “bump-stock” to two of his weapons, in effect converting semi-automatic firearms into fully…
Minor siblings drown
Dhaka-Two minor siblings drowned in a canal at Choto Khurma village in Bishwanath upazila in Sylhet on Monday.The deceased were identified as Rohan Ahmed, 12 and Redwan Ahmed, 8, sons of Ezzad Ali of the village.
Pedestrian crushed under bus in Sylhet
Dhaka – A pedestrian was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Bhanudeb village in Nabiganj upazila in Sylhet on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Motai Miah, 55, resident of the village.
Septuagenarian killed by brother
Dhaka-A septuagenarian man was allegedly killed by his younger brother over a land related dispute at Labairkandhi village in Matlab Uttar upazila in Chandpur on Monday.The deceased was identified as Md Shafiullah Gazi, 70, a freedom fighter of our liberation…