The head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency, General Igor Korobov, has died aged 63, Russia’s defence ministry says. Gen Korobov, who took up the post in 2016, is said to have died after “a serious and long illness” on…
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Tennis star Venus Williams settles fatal crash lawsuit
West Palm Beach,(AP/UNB) – Tennis star Venus Williams has settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal car crash in Florida, court records show.
Neymar picks up apparent groin injury during Brazil friendly
London,(AP/UNB) – Striker Neymar was substituted with an apparent groin injury during the first half of Brazil’s friendly against Cameroon on Friday.
Bangladesh-West Indies first Test begins Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will take on visiting West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series beginning at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Thursday with Shakib Al Hasan expected to make his comeback to lead the Tigers.
Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in Yemen
An estimated 85,000 children under age 5 may have died of hunger and disease since the outbreak of Yemen’s civil war in 2015, an international aid group said Wednesday.
Don’t talk to press on election day: EC tells observers
Dhaka, Nov 20 – The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday asked the local election observers that they are not allowed to talk to the media about the election situation during their observation of 11th parliamentary polls.
Zabardast – Documentary at AF Dhaka Nov 23
by Jérôme Tanon Alliance Française de Dhaka and ‘Audree’ organise the screening of ‘Zabardast’, an adventure documentary French, with English subtitles film directed by Jérôme Toran on Friday, 23 November 2018 at 5.00 pm at ‘Auditorium Nouvelle Vague’, Alliance Française,…
Women footballers to get salaries from Jan
Dhaka – From January next, Bangladeshi women footballers will get salaries on a regular basis under a six-year contract signed between Dhaka Bank Limited and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
Spain wants 2030 World Cup bid with Morocco and Portugal
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Spain wants Morocco to join a three-country bid with Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup.
Bangladesh Cricket League begins on Wednesday
Dhaka- The four-day 7th Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) will begin on Wednesday at two different zonal venues across the country.
Fed Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings storm final eliminating Sheikh Russel
Dhaka – A late goal by substitute forward Towhiudul Alam Sobuj enabled newcomers Bashundhara Kings to reach the final of the Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament in their first appearance eliminating Sheikh Russel KC by 1-0 goal in the hard-fought…
437 Bd extrajudicial killings in 10 months: ASK
Some 437 people fell victims to extrajudicial killings across the country in 10 months from January this year, according to Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK).
BNP leader Rafiqul gets 3-yr jail in graft case
A Dhaka court on Tuesday sentenced BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah to three-year jail in a graft case filed for amassing illegal wealth.
Bd Industry Boiler blast kills worker in Thakurgaon
A worker was killed and another injured in a boiler explosion at a rice mill at Kushaldangi village in Baliadangi upazila on Monday evening.
Two suspected Bd drug traders killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight
Cox’s Bazar, Nov 20 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Keruntoli area of Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Tuesday.
Skype ‘blocked’ across Bangladesh ahead of election
Dhaka, Nov – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reportedly blocked telecommunication application Skype across the country.
11 years after Cyclone Sidr, a missing fisherman returns
Shahidul Molla, who had gone missing during Sidr, returned home at Amragacchia village in Sharankhola upazila on November 12, 11 years after the devastating cyclone.
Women’s World T20: Bangladesh complete dismal show
Dhaka – Asia Cup champions Bangladesh completed their Group A engagements of the 10-nation ICC Women’s World T20with empty hand losing all the matches following their 30-run defeat against South Africa in the last match at Darren Sammy National Cricket…
Premier Basketball League begins Tuesday
Dhaka – The UniMed UniHealth Metropolis Premier Division Basketball League under the auspices of Bangladesh Basketball Federation begins on Monday at the Dhanmondi wooden floor gymnasium. Managing Director of UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Mohammad Mosaddek Hossain will inaugurate the league in…
BCB XI-Windies match ends in draw
Dhaka – The two-day practice match between Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI and touring West Indies Test side ended in a draw at MA Aziz Stadium here on Monday.
Fed Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani reach final eliminating Sheikh Jamal
Dhaka – A brilliant hat-trick by Nigerian booter Sunday Chizuba guided holders Dhaka Abahani Limited to the final of the Walton Federation Cup Football eliminating three times champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 4-2 goals in the first semifinal at…
Khashoggi versus 50,000 Slaughtered Yemeni Children
By Peter Koenig The European Parliament has asked yesterday (25 October) for an immediate embargo on the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, hence sanctioning the Kingdom of rogue Saudi Arabia which is joining the United States and Israel as…
Gemcon Golf: Dulal Hossain dominates first day
Dhaka – Mohammad Dulal Hossain of Kurmitola Golf Club dominated the 3rd Gemcon Professional Golf Tournament with six-under par after the first round of the four-day meet at the Kurmitola Golf Course in Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday.
Soumya sets eyes on long innings against West Indies
Dhaka – Bangladesh top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar wants to play long innings if he gets a spot in the best eleven in the first Test against West Indies, which is scheduled to begin at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on…
Bangladesh Premier League Football now to begin in Jan
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, scheduled to begin on November 30, has been deferred by more than one month due to ensuing 11th parliamentary elections.
Windies 303/6* at stumps against BCB XI
Dhaka – West Indies scored 303 for six wickets in the first innings against Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI in a two-day warm-up match at MA Aziz Stadium here on Sunday.
9 injured in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp gas cylinder blast
At least nine Rohingya people sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder used for inflating balloons exploded at Madhuchhara Camp in Ukhia Upazila on Saturday afternoon.
EC invites applications from election observers
Dhaka, Nov 17 –The Election Commission has invited applications from both local and foreign observers to watch the upcoming national election slated for December 30.
Shakib to lead Tigers in 1st Test against West Indies
Dhaka – Test and T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan has returned to the national squad to lead Bangladesh in the first Test against touring West Indies after recovering from his figure injury. The world famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan joined…
West Indies to play BCB XI in two-dayer Sunday in Ctg
Dhaka – Touring West India team will start their campaign in Bangladesh taking on BCB Eleven in a two-day first warm-up match beginning on Sunday at MA Aziz Stadium in the port city.