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Khaleda’s adviser Muktadir sent to jail
A court here on Thursday sent BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and three other BNP men to jail in a sabotage case.
RMG workers go on rampage in Narayanganj
Narayanganj, Oct 24 – Workers of a ferment factory went on a rampage following the death of a fellow worker in the factory in Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation( BSCIC) industrial area of Fatullah.
Banks and FIs more than needed in number: Muhith
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday admitted that the number of banks and financial institutions has been much higher than the need.
Bill curtailing power of Bangladesh’s anti-graft watchdog passed
Dhaka, Oct 24 – The Sarkari Chakori Ain Bill 2018 was passed in Parliament on Wednesday with a provision for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take prior permission of the authorities concerned for arresting any public servant.
Tigers clinch ODI series vs Zimbabwe with one match to spare
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Bangladesh clinched the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match to spare as they routed visiting Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the second day-night game at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Soumya gets call for 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe
Dhaka- Bangladesh squad against visiting Zimbabwe has been expanded to 16-man from 15-man ahead of the 3rd and last ODI of the series as top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar got a call on Wednesday.
AFC U-19 Women’s: Bangladesh suffer 0-7 goal defeat against South Korea
Dhaka- Bangladesh Women’s Football team suffered 0-7 goal defeat against Asian giant South Korea in the opening match of the four-team Group D of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe on Wednesday.
2nd ODI: Zimbabwe set 248-run target for Bangladesh
Dhaka- Bangladesh will need to chase a moderate target of 248 runs for the victory in the second ODI of a three-match series against visiting Zimbabwe at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday
NCL: Barishal needs 159 on final day against Rangpur
Dhaka- Barishal Division will need to score 159 runs in the second innings on fourth and final day for the victory against Rangpur Division in the fourth round Tier1 match of the National Cricket League (NCL) at Cricket Ground in…
When Sridevi called her hit film Himmatwala ‘bad luck’
The 1980s smashing hit Himmatwala might have turned Sridevi into an overnight star in Bollywood, but according to a new book, the actor considered the film a “bad luck” for her.
AL associate BCL men attack quota reformists at DU: 3 hurt
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists allegedly attacked the quota reformists on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Tuesday, leaving three injured.
RU BCL brings out procession on campus defying ban
Rajshahi, Oct 23 – Spreading panic over the campus and defying a ban on political demonstration, human chain and hunger strike during the entrance examinations of the Rajshahi University, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) brought out a procession on campus on…
Bolt excluded from Mariners practice until contract resolved
Gosford, Australia,(AP/UNB) – Usain Bolt has been excluded from team practice with the Central Coast Mariners after his management rejected a contract offer.
Salim Osman discharged from teacher humiliation case
Dhaka, Oct 23 – A Dhaka court acquitted Jatiya Party lawmaker AKM Salim Osman of all charges in a case filed over the public humiliation of Narayanganj school teacher Shyamal Kanti Bhakta.
2nd ODI: Bangladesh to play Zimbabwe Wednesday eying series win
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh will take on visiting Zimbabwe in the 2nd game of the three-match day-night basis ODI series on Wednesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the port city of Chattogram with a hope to seal the series…
Bangladesh team reaches Kathmandu to play SAFF U-15 Championship
Dhaka – A 32-member Bangladesh Football team reached at the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Tuesday to participate in the six-nation SAFF U-15 Championship which will begin from Thursday at ANFA Complex with an initial target of reaching to the semifinals.…
Dhaka University to take ‘Gha’ unit admission test afresh
Dhaka – Amid widespread protests over the alleged question paper leakage, Dhaka University authorities have decided to take the ‘Gha’ unit admission test under Social Sciences faculty afresh.
Google Doodle celebrates poet Shamsur Rahman’s birthday
Search engine giant Google has created a new Doodle on its homepage celebrating the life of Bangladeshi poet, columnist and journalist Shamsur Rahman on the occasion of his 89th birth anniversary.
Qatar Airways flight emergency landing for Gearbox failure
Dhaka, Oct 22 – A Qatar Airways flight made an emergency landing with about three hundred passengers on board at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here on Monday night after one of its landing gear failed.
Two students’ death in rash driving: Charge hearing Oct 25
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The Metropolitan Sessions Judges Court of Dhaka set October 25 for hearing on charge framing in the case filed over road crash death of two Shaheed Ramiz UddinCantonment College students on Airport Road on July 29.
Sheikh Kamal U-20 Football Tournament likely in February
Dhaka- The home and away basis Sheikh Kamal Under-20 Football Tournament with participation of all the eight divisional teams of the country, organized by Bangladesh District & Divisional Football Association (BDDFA), is likely to be held in February 2019.
Messi injury means Coutinho, Dembele must step up for Barca
Barcelona(AP/UNB) – With Lionel Messi out with a broken arm, the two most expensive signings in Barcelona’s history have a perfect opportunity to step up and show their value.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh booters to fly Nepal Tuesday
Dhaka – The 32-member Bangladesh Football team will fly for Nepal Tuesday morning to participate in the six-nation SAFF U-15 Championship beginning on Thursday at ANFA Complex in Kathmandu with an initial target of reaching semifinals.
Top-order batsmen boost Khulna’s day1 total 281/7* vs Rajshahi
Dhaka – Defending champions Khulna Division scored 281* for 7 at stumps in the 1st innings against Rajshahi Division after the first day’s play in their Tier1 4th round first-class match of the 20th National Cricket League (NCL) at Sheikh…
Jagpa president Rehana Prodhan passes away
Professor Rehana Prodhan, president of Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (Jagpa), passed away at a city hospital on Monday. She was 63.
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi’s son
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included a member of the royal’s entourage.
Mother commits suicide after ‘killing’ daughter in Satkhira
A woman committed ‘suicide’ by taking poison after killing her mentally and physically challenged daughter in the same way at Goaldanga village in Ashashuni upazila on Monday.
Father, son among 3 killed in Chandpur road crash
Chandpur, Oct 22 – At least three people, including a man and his son, were killed as a covered van hit an auto-rickshaw on Chandpur-Comilla road near Bakila Bazar in Hajiganj Upazila early Monday. The deceased were identified as LM…
Ambassador Bernicat receives US Service Award
Dhaka, Oct 21 – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat has received the US Secretary’s ‘Distinguished Service Award’, the highest honour award by the US Department of State.