Dhaka – A motorcyclist was killed and another sustained injuries in a road accident near Jagannath Hall of the Dhaka University early Saturday.
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Housewife ‘commits suicide’ in Comilla
Dhaka – A housewife allegedly committed suicide by pouring kerosene over her body and set herself ablaze at Borodhushia village in Brahmanpara upazila in Comilla on Friday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Shahinur Akhter, 38, wife of Rafiqul Islam, a…
‘Drug peddler’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with B’baria cops
Dhaka- An alleged drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” between his associates and police at Nurpur village in Akhaura upazila in Brahmanbaria early Saturday.
3 shown arrested in domestic help’s murder case in city
Dhaka, – Three people, including a woman, have been shown arrested in a case filed over death of a domestic help in the city’s Banasree area.The arrestees are – Moin Uddin, owner of the house, his wife and caretaker Kamal.
Wembley test for Chelsea, Arsenal after tough offseason
London,(AP/UNB)- When Chelsea faces Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, the winner may be which team can best put a turbulent offseason behind them.The traditional season curtain raiser at Wembley Stadium features league champion Chelsea against FA Cup winner…
Slow start can’t stop Bolt in debut at last worlds
London,(AP/UNB)- It was classic Bolt. The World’s Fastest Man saved his best for last.Lumbering out of the starting blocks and closer to last than first for half the race, Usain Bolt sped away nonetheless to an easy victory in his…
Neymar says move not cash-driven; PSG expects financial lift
Paris, (AP/UNB)- Neymar opened a new extravagant chapter in soccer history Friday as the game’s costliest player by fending off questions about his financial motivations as deftly as he repels opponents on the pitch.
Monaco starts title defense with 3-2 win over Toulouse
Monaco, (AP/UNB)- Monaco lost key players during the offseason but not its fighting spirit as the French champion started its title defense with a 3-2 win over Toulouse on Friday after twice coming from behind.Kamil Glik scored the winner with…
Mitchell Swepson named in Australia test squad
Sydney,(AP/UNB)- Uncapped legspinner Mitchell Swepson has been added to Australia’s squad for the two-test tour to Bangladesh beginning later this month.Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn because of a foot injury and the Australia selectors have decided to add variety…
Pattinson out, Bird in Australia Test squad for Bangladesh tour
Dhaka- Cricket Australia (CA) on Saturday announced a 14-man squad for a two-match Test series tour to Bangladesh in August.Paceman James Pattinson has been ruled out of the Qantas Tour of Bangladesh due to inflammation in his back, said Cricket…
Mendis, Karunaratne battle to avoid innings defeat vs. India
Colombo,(AP/UNB) – Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne battled to save Sri Lanka from an innings defeat, both scoring half-centuries and sharing an unbroken 111-run partnership on the third day of the second test against India on Saturday.
Women’s Handball: Naogoan make flying start beating Jessore 26-6
Dhaka- Naogaon District made a flying start in the Walton 4th National Youth Women’s Handball Championship beating Jessore District by 26-6 goals in the opening match at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Saturday.
Solutions Masters: Siddikur moves up joint 34th on day 3
Dhaka- Prominent Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman moved up to joint 34th spot from joint 49th in the US$300,000 TAKE Solutions Masters after the 3rd round at Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) Golf Course in Bengaluru, India on Saturday.
Asian Chess: Saif SC beat China
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club team of Bangladesh beat China by 3.5-0.5 points in the Asian Chess Club Champions League now at Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday.
BPL: Saif SC taste maiden victory beating Arambagh KS 1-0
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club defeated Arambagh Krira Sangha 1-0 in their 2nd round encounter of the 10th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday.Saif SC forward Matin Miah scored the match winner in the 10th…
Mohanagari Football: Dr Wazed Miah KC, Shantinagar Club reach final
Dhaka – Dr Wazed Miah KC and Shantinagar Club advanced to the final of the Walton First Dhaka Mohanagari Football Tournament eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinals at the Kamalapur Stadium on Saturday.In the day’s first semifinal, Dr Wazed…
Mashrafe rushed to hospital with sickness
Dhaka- Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, the ODI captain of Bangladesh National Cricket team, rushed to Apollo Hospital in the capital on Saturday as he felt sick in the morning.
DSE, CSE have green week
Dhaka, Aug 4 – Share price index at the country’s both bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange – had a week in green on Thursday though last two trading days saw negative movement. The total turnover…
Three Chuadanga cops sued over fake FF certificate
Chuadanga, Aug 5 – Three police constables including a female one, have been sued on charge of joining government job showing fake freedom fighter certificates.
Two Rajshahi boat capsize victims bodies recovered
Rajshahi, Aug 4 – Bodies of two students, who went missing after a boat capsized in the Ganges River at Thanpur Kheyaghat in Bagha Upazila were recovered on Friday afternoon.
AL-BNP-JP one in opposing ‘no vote’ restoration
Dhaka, Aug 5 – Though Awami League and BNP are poles apart over almost all the election issues, they have at least one thing common – opposing the restoration of ‘no vote’ as suggested by civil society members.
Just going out of home could be deadly in South Asia
Venturing outdoors may become deadly across wide swaths of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh by the end of the century as climate change drives heat and humidity to new extremes, according to a new study. These conditions could affect up to…
‘Son’ kills father in Khulna
Dhaka – A sexagenarian man was hacked to death allegedly by ‘his deranged son’ at Bhabanipur village in Paikgachha upazila early Friday. Aminul Islam, officer-in-charge of Paikgachha Police Station, said Pallab Odhikari, 35, a mentally ill son of Nirmal Odhikari,…
Housewife killed over land dispute in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A housewife was stabbed to death allegedly by her siblings over a land dispute at Gopalpur village in Damurhuda upazila on Thursday.Husne Ara Chhabi, 42, wife of Hafizul Islam of Kushita and daughter of Manna Malitha had been…
Natore-Bogra bus strike continues
Dhaka – The movement of buses on Natore-Bogra route remained suspended for the second consecutive day in Natore on Friday, causing sufferings to thousands of passengers.District Bus Owners’ Association enforced the indefinite bus strike on Thursday in protest extortion of…
2 students go missing as a boat sinks in Padma River
Dhaka – Two students went missing as a boat sank in the Padma River at Thanpur Kheyaghat in Bagha upazila in Rajshahi on Friday.The deceased were identified as Sabuj Ali, 18, a class XI student of Durudia College and son…
Netherlands beats England to reach Women’s Euros final
Breda,(AP/UNB) – The Netherlands beat England 3-0 Thursday to advance to the final of the Women’s European Championship on home soil, where it will meet Denmark, which beat Austria in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.Cheered on by a…
Balotelli returns home as Nice faces Napoli in UCL playoffs
Nyon,(AP/UNB)- Mario Balotelli will return home to Italy in the pick of the UEFA Champions League playoffs after his Nice side drew Napoli in the final qualification round before the competition’s group stage.Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp will also see familiar…
Record-breaking Neymar jets into Paris for PSG presentation
Paris,(AP/UNB)- Whether to catch a glimpse of Neymar or just to buy jerseys displaying his name, Paris Saint-Germain fans were drawn to the streets of the French capital Friday by soccer’s most expensive signing.The 222 million-euro ($262-million) forward flew from…
India declares on 622-9 in 2nd test vs. Sri Lanka
Colombo,(AP/UNB)- Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane scored centuries and four other batsmen scored half-centuries as India declared its first innings on 622 for nine in the second test against Sri Lanka on Friday.