Miami, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — Antonio Banderas waited 40 years to receive one of the most prestigious awards an actor can obtain: the best actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. And he says he prefers it that way. “When…
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BD Mother swept away after saving two kids from Padma River
Goalanda, May 31 (UNB)— A mother went missing and another woman drowned in Padma River after saving two children on Friday afternoon in Goalanda upazila’s Daulatdia. The missing woman was identified as Rebecca Khatun, 22, wife of Sujat Sheikh of…
Shab-e-Qadr observed across Bangladesh Saturday night
The holy Lailatul Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr, the holiest and most blessed nights for Muslims, will be observed across the country tonight with due solemnity and religious fervor. Muslim devotees will spend the night seeking divine blessings for peace and progress…
12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead
Virginia Beach, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said. Four…
Internet users in Bangladesh soar by 6 lakh in April
The number of country’s internet users soared by six lakh to reach 9.37 crore in April which is all time highest, according to the latest statistics of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Mobile phone-based connection has contributed the highest with…
Veteran actress Tanuja undergoes surgery
Bollywood actress Tanuja who got diagnosed with diverticulitis, finally underwent a surgery on Thursday . This week sure has been tough for both Ajay Devgn and Kajol as earlier this week, the family lost Veeru Devgan and now Tanuja’s surgery…
Shah Rukh Khan to star in Satte Pe Satta remake?
Post the debacle of his last release Zero, there have been various speculations about Shah Rukh Khan’s next. Even though the superstar has not announced any film yet, there are rumours doing rounds of him starring in the Satte Pe…
Salman Khan’s Bharat caught up in a legal hurdle
What’s a mega release without its share of controversies? Just like many other big-ticket films in the past, Bharat too has its own share of troubles before its release. While the buzz for Salman Khan’s Bharat is high, it has…
Organic diets significantly reduce pesticide exposure in humans
Diet is a primary source of pesticide exposure. 2016 data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program show that approximately 47% of domestic food and 49% of imported foods sampled had detectable pesticide residues. A…
West Indies beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
Dhaka – West Indies smashed Pakistan by seven wickets in their first World Cup game on Friday at the Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Pakistan batted first after losing the toss and were bundled for 105 in 21.4 overs. West Indies chased…
Tamim uncertain for Bangladesh’s first World Cup game
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s injury woes before the World Cup worsened with opener Tamim Iqbal suffering a fresh blow during net session at the Oval on Friday. “Tamim came out of the net right after the blow which was a sign…
Amateur Int’l Rating Chess: Three players share top slot
Dhaka – Three players secured maximum 4 points each in the ongoing Walton Amateur International Rating Chess Tournament (Open) 2019 at the National Sports Council old building on Friday. They are- CM Subrota Biswas, Jabed Al Azad and Sk Rashedul…
Gayle sets new record of 40 sixes in World Cup
Dhaka- West Indies batsman Chris Gayle started his final World Cup campaign with a fifty on Friday and set a new record of most number of sixes in ICC World Cup events. He has smashed 40 sixes so far.Among others…
Jumatul Wida observed across Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 31 (UNB) – Muslims across the country observed Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, with due religious zeal and reverence. A large number of fasting devotees attended the Jum’a prayers at mosques across the country with special…
Big win over South Africa justifies England’s favourites tag
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) — After posting a big total of 311 for eight, England packed up the South African innings for just 207 to register a thumping win by 104 runs in the first match of the ICC World…
Salah seeking redemption in Champions League final
New York (AP/UNB) – His left shoulder in a sling, Mohamed Salah stood in a line at the airport in Kiev with the rest of Liverpool’s disappointed players as they made their way back from the Champions League final last…
Cricket World Cup: England beat South Africa by 104 runs in opener
London (AP/UNB) – England comfortably handled South Africa and a lively Oval pitch to win the opening match of the Cricket World Cup by 104 runs with 10 overs to spare. It was the statement win sought by the hot…
Professor Dr Lutful Hassan New VC of BAU
Mymensingh, May 30 – Professor Dr Lutful Hassan of Genetics and Plant Breeding department has been appointed vice- chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) for next four years. He was appointed by honorable president Abdul Hamid, also chancellor of the…
Bangladesh team leave for Netherlands on June 7
Dhaka – A nine-member Bangladesh archery team will leave for the Netherlands to compete in the World Archery Championship, a OG QT World Ranking Event. It is scheduled to take place at s-Hertogenbosch in Netherlands from June 9 to 16.…
BFF to arrange Women’s Football League in Oct-Nov
Dhaka- Chairman of Women’s wing of Bangladesh Football Federation and FIFA council member Mahfuza Akter Kiron on Thursday said that they will arrange Women’s Football League in October-November this year. “We’ll arrange amateur football league for women’s booters either in…
Stokes propels England to 311 in World Cup opener
Dhaka – In the World Cup opener against South Africa at the Oval in London, hosts England on Thursday posted 311 for eight in 50 overs. Ben Stokes was the highest scorer for England hitting 89 off 79. Along with…
South Africa bowl first in World Cup game against England
Dhaka – South African captain Faf du Plessis on Thursday won the toss against England and decided to bowl at the Kennington Oval, London, in the first match of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2019 in England and Wales. The…
At least 21 dead, 30 injured after tour bus crash in Mexico
Xalapa, May 30 (AP/UNB) — A tour bus and a semi-trailer collided Wednesday on a mountain road in the Mexican state of Veracruz, and the bus rolled over and caught fire, killing at least 21 people and injuring 30, officials…
7 dead, 21 missing after sightseeing boat sinks in Hungary
Budapest, May 30 (AP/UNB) — Seven people were confirmed dead and 21 remained missing early Thursday after a sightseeing boat carrying 33 South Korean passengers and two crew members collided with another vessel and sank in the Danube River in…
Prizes of Walton Int’l Rating Chess distributed
Dhaka – Prizes of the Walton International Rating Chess Tournament 2019 were handed over at a function at the Chess Federation here on Wednesday. FM Iqbal Bin Anwar (Dawn), Executive Director and Head of Games and Sports of the meet’s…
Neymar leaves Brazil training with knee pain
May 29 (AP/UNB) – Neymar had to cut short his first full training session with Brazil ahead of the Copa America after the striker appeared to feel pain in his left knee. The 27-year-old Neymar left the field in the…
ICC World Cup kicks off Thursday
Dhaka – The wait is finally over. The 12th edition of ICC World Cricket World Cup is all set to begin in England and Wales on Thursday, with the opening match between the hosts England and South Africa at the…
ICC World Cup: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe suffers hamstring strain
Dhaka – It was a huge blow for Bangladesh when captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza suffered a hamstring strain on his left leg during the last warm-up match against India on Tuesday. But the skipper is expected to lead Tigers in…
Tollywood actors receive backlash after first day as MPs
Entertainment Desk Popular Tollywood actors-turned-politician Nusrat Jahan and Mimi Chakraborty shared photos of their first day at the Indian parliament on Twitter today. The Tollywood celebs and Trinamool Congress party members, were recently elected in West Bengal during the Lok…
Children better off today than 20 years ago
A report on the state of the world’s children released Tuesday notes major progress in health, education and safety in dozens of countries over the past two decades. Save the Children said in its global childhood report that conditions had…