Officials and farmers are expecting better jute yield as the target of producing 12.15-lakh tonnes jute has been fixed in the region including its vast Barind tract this season. Currently, the farmers were seen taking care of the jute plants…
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China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban
China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday. The meeting followed US…
Bharat continues to make big bucks at box-office
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s crackling pair is back in Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bharat. The film also stars Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff and Tabu in crucial parts. Bharat released on Eid – that is June 5, Wednesday and received a…
Prabhu Deva confirms sequel of Rowdy Rathore
Currently, Bollywood has tons of sequels in the pipeline. We recently saw the release of Student Of The Year 2 and now, we have sequels like Coolie No. 1, Kick 2, Housefull 4 and Dabangg 3 lined up. With already…
Rusty Tigers outplayed by England
Dhaka – After leaking a record 386 runs, Bangladesh tumbled for 280 all-out while chasing in their third game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against England at the Sophia Garden, Cardiff on Saturday. The rusty Tigers were outplayed…
Adam Scott relishes putting women first in ‘Big Little Lies’
Los Angeles, Jun 8 (AP/UNB) — Women dominate “Big Little Lies ,” both on the screen and in the behind-the-scenes power of Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, who are executive producers as well as stars of the HBO series. But…
2 suspected drug dealers killed in Feni ‘gunfight’
Chattogram, June 9 – Two suspected drug dealers were killed in an alleged gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Fatehpur in Feni Sadar Upazila on early Sunday. The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. Rab raided…
England beat Bangladesh by 106 runs
Dhaka, June 8 – After leaking a record 386 runs, Bangladesh tumbled for 280 all-out while chasing in their third game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against England at the Sophia Garden, Cardiff on Saturday. The rusty Tigers…
Tigers need record 387 to beat England
Dhaka – England posted a massive total of 386 for six in their 3rd World Cup game against Bangladesh at the Sophia Garden, Cardiff on Saturday. Bangladesh will have to set a new record to win this game as there…
Bangladesh getting ready for home match against Laos
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football Team started their training session at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday ahead of their upcoming home match for the joint pre-qualifications for FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 against Laos. After…
Google’s challenge to game consoles to kick off in November
New York, June 7 (AP/UNB) — Google will kick off its Stadia streaming service to challenge the video game industry in November — but initially only as part of a $130 bundle that includes hardware and a pass for a…
DU losing ‘academic standing as well as breathing spaces’
Dhaka, June 8 (UNB) – Once admired for its green ambience and cool atmosphere, Dhaka University is now losing its beauty fast with the fading greenery and untidy environment like other parts of the capital. Students of the university, once…
Four films released on Eid day
Entertainment Desk On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr this year, four films were released across the country. Those are Password , The Director, Nolok and Abar Bosonto Password: Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s anticipated film “Password” is being screened at 180 theatres…
NASA to open International Space Station to tourists from 2020
NASA said Friday it will open up the International Space Station for tourism and other business ventures as of next year, as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab. “NASA is opening the International Space Station to…
Recreational Eid atmosphere persists in Rangpur division
A recreational Eid atmosphere is persisting on the third day since the holy Eid-ul-Fitr day as thousands of people are rushing to the, entertainment and tourist spots for pleasure allover Rangpur division. The recreational, entertainment and tourist spots have been…
Tigers face off hosts England at CWC
Sports DeskHigh on confidence following their two contrasting but effective performance in the first two matches, Bangladesh will lock horns with tournament favourties and hosts England at the Cardiff today. The match starts at 3.30 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh…
Bangladesh are more experienced than us: Morgan
Dhaka – Bangladesh and England are gearing up for their battle in the ICC Men’s World Cup which is scheduled for Saturday. Before the match, England captain Eoin Morgan said this set-up of Bangladesh team is more experienced than the…
Persistent rain washes out Pakistan-Sri Lanka battle
Dhaka – Due to the persistent rain in Bristol, the ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was called off without a ball being bowled on Friday. Both the teams were awarded one point each. After this abandoned…
Bangladeshi footballers hold last training session in Laos
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football Team held their last training session on Friday morning in Vientiane, Laos. They also had swimming and recovery sessions at Landmark Hotel after training. The team will leave Laos for Thailand at 8:30pm on Friday…
Toxic gas in septic tank kills 2 workers
Magura, June 7 (UNB) – Two construction workers died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank at Tupipara in Sreepur upazila on Friday. The deceased were identified as Palash Roy, 27, son of Kumaresh Roy and Manirul Islam, 30,…
Storm kills one, injures around 40 in Nepal
Kathmandu, June 7 (Xinhua/UNB) – At least one person was killed and 37 others were injured when a strong storm hit several villages of Nepal’s Kailali and Kanchanpur districts on Thursday evening, authorities said here. Secretary at the Central Ministry…
3 Rohingyas one suspected drug peddler killed in ‘gunfights’
Cox’s Bazar, June 7 – Three Rohingya youths were killed in an alleged gunfight with police in connection with the kidnap of a minor girl in Teknaf Upazila while a suspected drug peddler was killed in Comilla on early Friday.…
Police say Oman-Dubai bus crashes, killing 17 in UAE
Dubai, June 7(AP/UNB) — Police in Dubai say 17 people were killed when bus from Oman crashed in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai police announced the death toll in tweets published early Friday. Police say the bus crashed into a…
2 brothers drown as one tries to rescue another in Netrokona
Netrokona, Jun 6 (UNB) – Two brothers drowned in a canal at Chanpur village of Mohanganj upazila on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Tamim, 5, and Shamim, 4, sons of Alam Miah of the village. Locals said the brothers were…
Australia beats West Indies by 15 runs at CWC
London (AP/UNB) – Australia made it two wins from two games at the start of its Cricket World Cup title defense by eking out a 15-run win over West Indies. Chasing 289 to win at Trent Bridge, West Indies had…
PSG says Neymar’s injury to be re-assessed in next 3 days
Paris (AP/UNB) – Neymar will be re-examined by Paris Saint-Germain’s medical staff within the next three days to determine how long the Brazil forward will need to be sidelined. PSG said Thursday that Neymar has “suffered a severe sprain of…
FIFA vice president Ahmad questioned by French authorities
Paris (AP/UNB) – FIFA vice president Ahmad was detained and questioned by French authorities on Thursday in the latest criminal investigation to hit officials in positions of power within the governing body of world soccer. Ahmad was in Paris for…
China conducts first sea-based space rocket launch
China launched a space rocket from sea for the first time yesterday, its space agency announced, the latest step in Beijing’s push to become a major space power. The Asian giant now spends more than Russia and Japan on its…
When to have thyroid test?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck below Adam’s apple. It is basically responsible for the secretion of thyroid hormones which regulates body processes such as respiration, body temperature, pulsation, digestion…
Madonna says Harvey Weinstein ‘crossed boundaries’
Madonna is the latest star to accuse disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of making unwanted sexual advances. Hollywood was rocked last year by allegations of sexual assault made against Weinstein, which he denies. The singer said Weinstein “crossed lines and…