Dhaka – A 10-year-old domestic help was found dead at the residence of a lawyer at Islambagh in the district town on Monday.Quoting locals, police said Nur Nehar Nuri, 10, had been working as a domestic help at the house…
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Man stabbed dead in Keraniganj
Dhaka – A man was stabbed to death by miscreants here in Keraniganj on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as M Hamidul Islam Gazi, 40, of Tarikullah Road in Aganagar of South Keraniganj.Quoting locals, officer-in-charge of South Keraniganj Police Station M…
Discussion over child marriage act ‘futile’: Law Minister
Dhaka – Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the discussion about the special provision of the Child Marriage Restraint Act is futile.”It has been clearly said in the Act that a girl under 18 years age and a boy under…
Mustafiz off to India to play IPL
Dhaka – Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman left here for India on Tuesday afternoon to play the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad.He is likely to play the team’s 3rd match against Mumbai Indian on Wednesday at…
Tri-nation physically challenged cricket kicks-off on Sunday
Dhaka – A Tri-nation Physically Challenged T20 Cricket Tournament involving hosts Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will begin on Sunday at Jagannath Hall ground of Dhaka University.
Miraz to play in Caribbean Premier League
Dhaka – Bangladeshi promising all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz will play in the ensuing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the Trinbago Knight Riders as a replacement for Australian Brad Hogg.The 19-year-old talented cricketer from Khulna is the 3rd Bangladeshi cricketer to…
First Div Football: Wari Club beat Bangladesh Boys 2-0
Dhaka – Old Horse Wari Club earned a facile 2-0 goals victory over Bangladesh Boys Club in Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.Arafat Hossain scored both…
U-16 Women’s Football: BD team to leave for China April 19
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team will leave the capital for China on April 19 to play some friendly matches in Xian South West City of China from April 20-25 as part of their preparation for AFC U-16 Women’s…
Kings XI demolish Royal Challengers by 8 wickets in IPL
Indore, (AP/UNB) – Kings XI Punjab demolished Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets for their second successive victory in the Indian Premier League on Monday.An unbeaten 58 from Hashim Amla and a belligerent 43 off just 22 balls by captain…
2 get life term jail in Khulna for possessing illegal drugs
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday convicted two people and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for possessing illegal drugs.The court also fined the convicts — Ariful Islam Titu and Sohel Reza Babul, both residents of Purbo Banikhamar area of…
Four shops burnt in Thakurgaon fire
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Four shops were gutted in a fire at a market in Thakurgaon district town on Monday evening.
5 held over City University student murder near Dhaka
Savar, Dhaka Apr 11 – Police in an overnight drive arrested five people from Birulia and Ashulia areas early Tuesday in connection with the murder of a City University student.
2 get life term jail in Khulna in illegal drugs case
Dhaka, Apr 11 – A court in Khulna on Tuesday convicted two people and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for possessing illegal drugs.
Youth jailed for stalking HSC examinee
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Monday sentenced a young man to one year’s jail for stalking a female HSC examinee in the district town.Witnesses said they saw Sagor Karmakar Bijoy, 22, son of Krishna Karmakar of Goyalchamot area,…
Ex-Chief Editor of BSS Hussain-uz-Zaman dies
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Veteran journalist Hussain-uz-Zaman, former Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sanstha (BSS), passed away at city’s Anwar Khan Modern Hospital early Tuesday due to respiratory and cardiovascular complications. He was 83.
Bauza fired as Argentina coach – AFA
BUENOS AIRES,(BSS/AFP) – Argentina’s football association fired Edgardo Bauza as coach of the crisis-hit national team as it struggles to qualify for next year’s World Cup, the head of the body said Monday.It was the first big move by the…
Football: US, Mexico, Canada in joint bid for 2026 World Cup
NEW YORK, (BSS/AFP) – The United States, Mexico and Canada on Monday announced a joint bid to stage the 2026 World Cup, aiming to become the first three-way co-hosts in the history of FIFA’s showpiece tournament. US Soccer Federation chief…
Liverpool to play Sydney FC in May
SYDNEY, (BSS/AFP) – English Premier League giants Liverpool will play leading Australian club Sydney FC in Sydney next month, the A-League team said Monday.Jurgen Klopp’s team will line-up at the Olympic stadium on May 24. “This is an incredible opportunity…
Pavlyuchenkova topples Kerber for fourth Monterrey crown
MEXICO CITY, (BSS/AFP) – Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova shocked world number one Angelique Kerber 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the WTA title at Monterrey, Mexico, for a fourth time.
Classmate sued on Maldivian student death
Dhaka- A case was lodged today against the classmate of Maldivian medical student Raudha Atif who was found dead at her dormitory of Islami Bank Medical College here on march 29.Dr Muhammad Atif, father of Raudha Atif, lodged the case…
21 shops gutted in Pirojpur
Dhaka – At least 21 shops were gutted as a fire broke out at Indurkani upazila bazaar here this morning.Fire service sources told BSS that the fire originated from a shop and soon engulfed the adjacent shops. Being informed, two…
Baishakh sell takes momentum in Rangpur
Dhaka – Baishakh-shopping has gained momentum in the region as the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, is knocking at the door. The buyers are crowding in the markets to buy clothes and other items for their…
Youth stabbed to death in Ctg
Dhaka – A youth was stabbed to death by some unidentified attackers in the city’s Agrabad commercial area today after being called out of his home. The deceased was identified as Saddam Hossain, 26, son of Khurshed Alam, hailed from…
Lionel Messi passes up 300th La Liga goal
The historic landmark will surely follow, but another record was set Sunday as Barcelona extended its 30-match unbeaten run and re-opened a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish standings, with a game in hand over second-placed Atletico Madrid.
TV anchor in India learns about husband’s death while reading out the news live
A TV anchor in India has been hailed for maintaining composure after learning about husband’s death while reading out the news aired live, according to local media.Chhattisgarh’s private IBC-24 channel news presenter Supreet Kaur “left her shell-shocked colleagues speechless by…
Tight security measures in Ctg ahead of Pahela Boishakh
Dhaka- The authorities of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and district police here have taken extra security measures to avert any untoward incident on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year.The authorities took decision…
Two killed in Bogra road accident
Dhaka – Two people were killed and two others injured as a truck hit a roadside tree in Erulia bazar area in the town this noon.The victims are truck helper Pavel, 25, son of Rajib Pramanik and sand worker Jahangir…
C’nawabganj mayor sent to jail
Dhaka – A court here today sent the mayor of Chapainawabganj municipality Md Nazrul Islam to jail after canceling his bail as he surrendered to the court in an explosive case. Public prosecutor Advocate Md Zobdul Haque said police arrested…
Road crash kills journalist in Mymensingh
Dhaka- A journalist of a local daily was killed in a road accident in Laxmipur area on Mymensingh-Phulbaria road under Phulbaria upazila of Mymensingh district tonight.The victim was Shamsul Haque Sarker, 52, son of late Rustom Ali, Phulbaria correspondent of…
DC United turn tables on New York City FC
WASHINGTON,(BSS/AFP) – Luciano Acosta scored his second goal of the Major League Soccer season as DC United avenged their worst defeat since 2015 with a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.Lloyd Sam added his first goal of…