Rajshahi, Jan 20 – A fifteen-member executive body of Rajshahi University Journalist Association has been formed with Suzon Ali of daily New Age as president and Saifullah Saif of NTV Online as general secretary respectively for the year of 2019-20.
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Bd anti-graft body demolishes four illegal brick kilns
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday demolished four illegal bricks kilns and freed 20 acres of farmer lands from the illegal occupants at Mujibnagar under Meherpur district.
2nd phase Dhaka-leg matches of BPL begins Monday
Dhaka- The 2nd phase Dhaka-leg matches of the 6th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket begins on Monday (Jan 21) at the home of Bangladesh Cricket-Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Former champions Comilla Victorians will play lowly Rajshahi Kings at…
1st Div Hockey: Dilkusha SC, PWD SC register win
Dhaka – Dilkusha Sporting Club and Public Works Department (PWD) Sporting Club made a good start in the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis First Division Hockey League winning their respective opening matches at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium here on Sunday.
BPL Football: Dhaka Mohammedan earn 2-1 victory over Team BJMC
Dhaka – A stoppage-time goal by Nigerian booter Nkwocha Kingsley enabled Dhaka Mohammedan SC to get off to a good start in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Team BJMC by 2-1 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here…
England U-19 Team in Cox’s Bazar for Bangladesh series
Dhaka – The England Under-19 Cricket team arrived in Bangladesh on Sunday noon on a month-long tour to Bangladesh to play one Youth T20I and three-match Youth ODI series against the Bangladesh Under -19 team in Cox’s Bazar.
5 DU students get Ataus Samad Trust scholarships
A total of five meritorious students of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday received Ataus Samad Trust scholarships for their excellent academic results in BSS examinations of 2018.
Tragic end of parents, daughter 6 as Natore Truck hits bike
Three members of a family were killed when a truck rammed a motorbike at Bashbaria in Bagatipara upazila on Sunday.
Keep coaching centres closed from Jan 27 to Feb 27: Minister
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Sunday said the coaching centers across the country will remain closed from January 27 to February 27 to facilitate the fair holding of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations without the incidents of any…
Mexican pipeline explosion kills 73, leaves nightmare of ash
Gerardo Perez returned Saturday to the scorched field in central Mexico where he’d seen an illegal pipeline tap burst into flames to see if he could recognize missing friends. He couldn’t. Only a handful of the remains still had skin.…
BAU Research System honours 11 researchers
Mymensingh, Jan 19 – The Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) honoured 11 top researchers on Saturday at Syed Nazrul Islam Bhavan of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh.
Model UN conference held in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Jan 19 – A Model UN Conference, organised by the Paramount School and College, was held in Rajshahi on Saturday. The conference was held with International Press (IP), United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) and…
Rangpur register record win over Sylhet
Dhaka – Rangpur Riders, the defending champions of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), beat Sylhet Sixers by four wickets on Saturday, chasing the highest total of the season.
BPL Football: Ctg Abahani, Saif SC make good start
Dhaka – Chattogram Abahani Limited and Saif Sporting Club made good start in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, beating their rivals in two separate venues on Saturday.
Vikings post record 214 against Titans
Dhaka – Chittagong Vikings posted 214/4 against Khulna Titans in their fifth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sylhet International Stadium on Saturday, which is the highest total of the season.
Laila Alam Int’l Rating Women’s Chess begins Jan 27
Dhaka -The Begum Lala Alam 10th International Rating Women’s Chess Tournament under the auspices of Bangladesh Chess Federation and sponsored by former national woman chess player Laila Alam will begin on January 27 at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room.
DU appoints 5 returning officers for Ducsu polls
The Dhaka University authorities on Saturday appointed five returning officers to help the chief returning officer for the election to its central students’ union Ducsu.
Shakib overshadows Warner as Dynamites decimate Sixers
Dhaka – Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten knock of 61 helped Dhaka Dynamites overpower Sylhet Sixers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday.
David Warner guides Sixers to 158 against Dynamites
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers captain David Warner starred with the bat again, hitting 63 off 43 balls, to guide his side post a challenging 158/8 against Dhaka Dynamites on Friday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Fire breaks out at closed jute mill in Chittagong
A fire broke out at a closed jute mill in the city’s AK Khan area on Friday afternoon.
5 DU teachers, 37 students get Dean’s Award
A total of 37 students of different departments under the Faculty of Sciences of Dhaka University (DU) have been given ‘Dean’s Award’ for their outstanding academic results in BS (Hons) examination of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
BPL: Sunny shines with ball as Dhaka taste first loss
Dhaka – Rajshahi Kings beat Dhaka Dynamites by 20 runs on Wednesday in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny helped Rajshahi defend a small total of 136, taking three scalps for eight runs.
Liton, Warner guide Sixers to 187/5 against Riders
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers posted a challenging total of 187/5 on Wednesday at their home venue Sylhet International Stadium against defending champions of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Rangpur Riders. Liton Das and David Warner hit fifties for the Sixers.
Eminent journalist Amanullah Kabir passes away
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Eminent journalist Amanullah Kabir passed away at a hospital here early Wednesday. He was 71.
Stocks go up on large-cap vibe
Stocks witnessed upward trend on Tuesday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising trend with higher activities of some large-cap securities.
Taijul, Junaid star with ball as Titans register first win in BPL
Dhaka – Khulna Titans’ losing streak finally ended on Tuesday after they beat Rajshahi Kings by 25 runs at Sylhet International Stadium in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
National Women’s Handball: Six matches decided on opening day
Dhaka – The Exim Bank 29th National Women’s Handball Championship began at the Shaheed Capt (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Tuesday with six matches decided on the opening day.
Bangamata U-19 Women’s Int’l Gold Cup in Apr; Sk Kamal Int’l Club Cup in Oct
Dhaka – The six-team Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup Football under the auspices of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and sponsored by K-Sports will be held in April next.
Mahedi helps Victorians restrict Sixers to 68
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers disappointed their home crowd with a poor batting show against Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday.
Delhi Chess: Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman maintains 3rd slot
Dhaka – Bangladesh Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC maintained his 3rd slot in the 17th Delhi International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament’2019 with 18 other players securing 6.5 points after the 9th and penultimate round held in the Indian…