One person was killed and over 200 people were injured in a series of clashes between two factions of Tabligh Jamaat for establishing control over Ijtema Maidan on the bank of the Turag River in Tongi on Saturday.
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Celebrated photographer Anwar found dead at hotel
Police recovered the body of eminent photographer Anwar Hossain from a residential hotel in the city’s Panthapath area on Saturday morning.
Listed Bd ‘drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, Dec 1 – A-listed drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Shaplapur Puranpara area of Teknaf upazila earlu Saturday.
RU allows Jaaz Maltimedia to hold 6-day show of Dohon
Rajshahi, Nov 30 – The Rajshahi University authority has allowed a film producing company to hold a week-long show of its commercial production at the university Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium from December 1, drawing a huge criticism among the teachers…
RU Nabajagoron Foundation observes Universal Children’s Day
Rajshahi, Nov 30 – The Nobojagoron Foundation, a voluntary organization of Rajshahi University (RU) celebrated the Universal Children’s Day named ‘Ekdin Shopner Din’ at Rajshahi University, to decrease ‘social gap’ between the deprived children and the mainstream citizen.
Intention to steady on basics helps Shadman flourish
Dhaka – Shadman Islam, the southpaw newcomer of Bangladesh, hit a fifty on debut against West Indies on the first day of the second Test of the two-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Prithvi Shaw out of 1st test for India with ankle injury
Sydney, (AP/UNB) -Teenage star Prithvi Shaw will miss the first test against Australia after sustaining a serious ankle injury while fielding for India against a Cricket Australia XI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Shadman, Shakib hit fifties as Bangladesh end Day-1 on 259/5
Dhaka – Bangladesh finished the first day of the 2nd and final game of the two-match Test series scoring 259 for five in the first innings against West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
West Indies seek early breakthrough on Day-2
Dhaka – Devendra Bishoo, the West Indian spinner, on Friday expressed the hope that they will be able to put pressure on the hosts if they can manage two early wickets in the second day of the second Test at…
5th Graduation Ceremony of IBA, RU Dec 8
Rajshahi, Nov 29 – The 5th Graduation Ceremony of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of Rajshahi University (RU) is going to be held on December 08.
Liton Das recalled in Bangladesh squad as backup keeper
Dhaka-Right-handed top-order batsman Liton Das has been recalled to the Bangladesh squad as a backup wicket-keeper for the 2nd and final Test of ongoing West Indies series which will begin at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Bangladesh eye clean sweep of West Indies
Dhaka – Having won the first Test of the series against the visitors, Bangladesh will seek to complete a clean sweep when they meet West Indies in the 2nd and final Test beginning on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium…
Shakib welcomes new caps
Dhaka – Bangladesh Test captain and the number-one all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has welcomed the newcomers of the Tigers set-up.
BCL: South Zone trail by 384 runs against East Zone on Day-2
Dhaka – Prime Bank South Zone were trailing by 384 runs in the first innings with six wickets in hand against Islami Bank East Zone on the 2nd day of the four-day 2nd round match of the Bangladesh Cricket League…
BCB announces 15-member squad for ACC Emerging teams Asia Cup 2018
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Teams Asia Cup’ 2018, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, beginning on December 6 in Karachi.
RU Consumer Youths from new executive committee
Rajshahi, Nov 28 – Securing the slogan ‘Be aware for a better life’ the Consumer Youth-Rajshahi University (CY-RU) formed a new 33-member executive committee for the first time at RU campus on Tuesday evening. The inauguration ceremony was held around 5.30pm…
Mushfiqur escapes injury scare ahead of final Test against Windies
Dhaka – Mushqiur Rahim, the linchpin of Bangladesh batting-line, escaped an injury scare after getting his hand hurt during the practice session at the Indoor Practice Ground in Mirpur.
East Zone score 314/4 against South Zone on Day-1
Dhaka – Islami Bank East Zone, riding on a century by national coloured batsman Shamsur Rahman, scored 314 runs for 4 in 90 overs in the first innings on the first day of the four-day 2nd round match of the…
Premier Basketball: Hornets SC emerge unbeaten champions
Dhaka – Hornets Sporting Club clinched the UniMed UniHealth Metropolis Premier Division Basketball League title with unbeaten record beating Rangers Club by 63-50 points in the last match at the Dhanmondi wooden floor gymnasium here on Wednesday.
Why I became a disaster expert
By Armen Grigoryan Nov 26 2018 (IPS) – Thirty years ago, a powerful earthquake ripped through my home country of Armenia, leaving 25,000 dead, 500,000 homeless and annihilating an estimated 40 percent of the national economy.
Imrul Kayes dropped from second Test
Dhaka- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 13-men squad for the second and final Test of ongoing West Indies series which will begin here on November 30 atShere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand loses Taylor, Latham; trails Pakistan by 106
United Arab Emirates,(AP/UNB) – New Zealand lost established Ross Taylor and Tom Latham before reaching 222-4 at lunch on the fourth day of the second test against Pakistan.
Tamim may join Tigers in ODI series against Windies, hopes Akram
Dhaka – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal, who is currently recovering from a side strain, may make his return to international cricket with the one-day series against West Indies, expects Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Akram Khan. “Tamim is trying his…
V-Day Hockey: Navy makes flying start crushing Police by 13-0 goals
Dhaka – Defendeing champions and national star-studded Bangladesh Navy made a flying start in the SIBL Victory Day Hockey Tournament crushing Bangladesh Police by 13-0 goals in the opening match at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Imrul Kayes dropped from second Test
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 13-men squad for the second and final Test of ongoing West Indies series which will begin here on November 30 at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Ex-AL MPs: Golam Maula Rony joins BNP, Abu Sayeed joins GF
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Former Awami League MP Golam Maula Rony formally joined BNP on Monday.
Prof Asadul appointed new warden of RU Int’l Dormitory
Rajshahi, Nov 26 – Professor Dr Asadul Islam of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Department of Rajshahi University has been appointed as the new warden of Shaheed Mir Abdul Kayum International Dormitory of the university.
Eight ‘militants’ indicted in Holey Artisan café attack case
The trial in the sensational Holey Artisan café attack case is set to begin on December 3 as a tribunal here on Monday framed charges against eight ‘militants’ in the case.
Premier Basketball: Gregarious beat Dhumketu Club by 87-66 points
Dhaka-The Gregarious Club earned a facile 87-66 point victory over Dhumketu Club in the UniMed and UniHealth Metropolis Premier Division Basketball League at Dhanmondi Wooden floor gymnasium here on Monday. The winners led the first half by 51-22 points.Mithun caged…
Mithun hopes to play better cricket at Mirpur, if selected
Dhaka -Top-order batsman Mohammad Mithun on Monday insisted that Bangladesh need to play their best cricket to register a positive result at the Test against West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National Crocket Stadium, beginning on November 30.