Dhaka – A pet elephant, who suffered injuries in her waist seven days back, died at Bridge No. 5 of Moulvibazar Road in Sreemangal Upazila in Moulvibazar on Friday morning.Sirajul Islam, owner of the elephant, said a resident of Brahmanbaria…
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2 held with 2000 Yaba in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two alleged Yaba traders along with 2000 Yaba tablets from Kolatoli hotel motel zone area in sadar upazila on Thursday night.
Bus-truck collision kills 3 in Bogra
Dhaka – Three people were killed and 14 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Dhonkundi Food village area of Sherpur upazila on Friday morning.One of the deceased was identified as Abdul Jalil, 65,…
Biting criticism for El Salvador players for gnawing on US
Philadelphia,(AP/UNB)- Pushing and shoving? Of course. Pinching? Borderline. But biting? Retired stars Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas and Steve McManaman said lengthy suspensions are needed to stop players from sinking their teeth into opponents, as El Salvadorans did against Americans Jozy…
AP Interview: Barcelona says Neymar will not be sold
New York, (AP/UNB)- Neymar is not for sale, according to Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu.Speaking Thursday during an interview at The Associated Press, Bartomeu said: “He is not on the market.”The 25-year-old Brazilian striker joined Barcelona for the 2013-14 season, and…
Pizarro’s goal gives Mexico 1-0 win over Honduras
Glendale, (AP/UNB)- A goal by Rodolfo Pizarro just over three minutes into the game was all the offense Mexico could muster but it was enough for a 1-0 victory over Honduras on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF…
Stuart MacGill settles dispute with Cricket Australia
Melbourne,(AP/UNB)- Cricket Australia has settled a dispute with former test spin bowler Stuart MacGill over more than AU$800,000 (US$635,000) in salary and match payments he claimed he was owed after injury forced his retirement in 2008.
BGB arrests a man with Tk 4.5 lakhs
Dhaka- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a suspected hundi trader with Tk 4.5 lakhs at Putkhali Mosjidbari area in Jessore on Thursday evening.The arrested was identified as Firoz Ahmed, 19, son of Abdul Lotif, a resident of Putkhali area of…
Apollo 11 bag laced with moon dust sells for $1.8 million
New York, Jul 21 (AP/UNB)- A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle.
Barcelona says Neymar will not be sold
New York, Jul 21 (AP/UNB)- Neymar is not for sale, according to Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu. Speaking Thursday during an interview at The Associated Press, Bartomeu said: “He is not on the market.”
6 get life imprisonment for murder in Gaibandha
Gaibandha, July 21 – A court here on Thursday convicted six people and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for killing a businessman in 2012.
Fire at DU VC’s residence
Dhaka, Jul 21 – A fire broke out at the residence of Dhaka University Vice Chancellor AAMS Arefin Siddique on Friday morning.
Researchers in Cambodia find rare riverine bird in its nest
Phnom Penh, Jul 21 (AP/UNB)- Wildlife researchers in Cambodia have found a breeding location for the masked finfoot, one of the world’s most endangered birds, raising hopes of its continuing survival.
Five members of a family killed in killed in ctg landslide
Dhaka – Five members of a family including three children were killed in a landslide at hilly Jangal Salimpur area under Sitakunda Upazila in Chittagong early Friday.
Speaker meets Vietnam Nat’l Assembly President
Dhaka, Jul 20 – Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Thursday met Chairperson of Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
Reporter defies White House rules of not recording briefings
A White House reporter violated the Trump administration’s ban on recording press briefings. Ksenija Pavlovic of The Pavolovic Today broadcast a live-streaming audio record from the Wednesday press briefing with Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
29 cobras captured alive in Munshiganj
Dhaka, July 20 – At least 29 cobras were recovered from a Kanakcharcobras in Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj, about 20 kilometres South of Dhaka on Wednesday night.
DU VC inaugurates inter-hall swimming competition
Dhaka – Dhaka University (DU) Vice-chancellor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique inaugurated the Inter-Hall Students Swimming Competition as the chief guest on Thursday.
AFC U-23 Champs: Bangladesh to play Tajikistan Friday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-23 Football team will play Tajikistan in their 2nd Group E match of the AFC U23 Championship Qualifiers on Friday at Dura Stadium, in Hebron, Palestine.In the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Bangladesh National team conceded 0-5 goals…
2 fishermen killed in Meghna trawler capsize
Dhaka- Two fishermen were killed as a trawler capsized in the Meghna River in Lalmohan upazila in Bhola early Thursday.The deceased were identified as Kabir, 35, son of Md Hossain, and Rasel, 20, son of Foyezullah of Fatemabad in the…
Fake doctor held in C’nawabganj over death of patient
Dhaka- Police arrested a fake doctor from a clinic in bus stand area of Nachole upazila in Chapainawabganj on Wednesday night following death of a patient.The arrestee was identified as Mahfuzur Rahman, son of Abu Bakkar Siddique, a resident of…
Murder after rape: 5 accused held
Dhaka – Police arrested five people from different parts of the capital, Savar and Fatulla of Narayanganj district on Wednesday night in two cases filed with Kadamtoli Police Station for killing two women after rape.The arrestees were identified as Jamal…
Van helper killed in Sylhet road crash
Dhaka- A covered van helper was killed and another injured when a covered van hit a stationary truck from behind on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at North Goalabazar in Osmaninagar upazila in Sylhet on Thursday.
Youth gets life term for killing aunt in Chandpur
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced a youth to life term imprisonment for killing his aunt in 2014.The court also fined the convict Tk 10,000.
29 cobras held in Munshiganj
Dhaka- At least 29 cobras were recovered from a Kanakchar house in Louhajang upazila in Munshiganj on Wednesday night.
Comilla beat Narayanganj in 2nd Div Kabaddi
Dhaka, Jul 20 (UNB) – Comilla Sporting Club defeated Narayanganj Club by 49-24 points in the 2nd Division Kabaddi League at Kabaddi Stadium on Thursday.
Comilla couple electrocuted
Dhaka – A couple died from electrocution at Shreepur village in Homna upazila in Comilla on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Mujib Vandari and his wife Jakia Begum of the village. They left behind a son and a daughter.
Mexico coach Osorio says clubs blocked top players
Glendale, (AP/UNB) – Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio says he was denied top players for the CONCACAF Gold Cup’s knockout rounds because “our bosses and the clubs themselves” had other ideas.Seeking to win the Gold Cup for the fourth time…
Godoy’s own goal gives Costa Rica 1-0 win over Panama
Philadelphia, (AP/UNB) – Anibal Godoy headed David Guzman’s free kick into his own net in the 77th minute, giving Costa Rica a 1-0 victory over Panama on Wednesday night and a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals.Guzman took a…
Pliskova, Murray lead direct-entry fields for US Open
White Plains,(AP/UNB) – New WTA No. 1 Karolina Pliskova and top-ranked man Andy Murray headline the direct entry lists for the U.S. Open.