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Sabbir, Taskin back in Tigers’ ODI squad
05:56 PM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayRight-hander Sabbir Rahman and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed have been included in Bangladesh One Day International (ODI) squad after a long break while youngster Naeem Hasan got a chance to make his ODI debut, for New Zealand series, scheduled to be held from February 13.
Biswa Ijtema to begin in Feb as two factions come to a decision
03:49 PM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayThe Biswa Ijtema is scheduled to be held in February as the two factions of Tabligh have come to a decision on the matter. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal came up with the remarks while talking to the reporters following a meeting with the two factions of Tabligh...
Priyanka Gandhi joins politics ahead of India’s national polls
02:54 PM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayAfter years of speculation, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the sister of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, has finally taken the plunge into politics, just months ahead of the national election due by May...
Ashraf’s brother buys AL nomination
02:29 PM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdaySyed Shafayetul Islam, younger brother of Syed Ashraful Islam, has collected the nomination form of Awami League (AL) to contest the re-election in Kishoreganj 1 parliamentary constituency...
Dispose Khaleda’s bail plea in arson case by Feb 4: HC
01:19 PM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayThe High Court on Wednesday asked a court of Cumilla to dispose of the petition filed seeking bail to jailed BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed for killing eight people in an arson attack on a bus in 2015...
Last respect paid to Bulbul
12:51 PM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayPeople from all walks of life thronged at the central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Wednesday to pay their last tributes to noted lyricist, composer and music director Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul. Hundreds of people, including politicians, cultural personalities and activists, students and teachers, flocked to the Shaheed Minar and bade farewell to the musician by placing wreathes on his coffin...
4 held over New York state ‘plot’ against Muslims
11:18 AM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayThree men and a teenage boy have been arrested and charged over an alleged plot against a small Islamic community in New York State...
7th Padma bridge span installed
10:55 AM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayThe seventh span of Padma Bridge was installed on Wednesday morning making 1,050 meters of the bridge visible. The span of the country’s longest bridge was set up at the Zajira point on 36th and 37th pillars at 9:40am. Deputy Assistant Engineer of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project Humayun Kabir confirmed the matter to Jago News...
Shami becomes fastest Indian to take 100 ODI wickets
10:20 AM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdayMohammed Shami on Wednesday became the fastest Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in One-day Internationals during the first match against New Zealand at McLean Park in Napier...
6 of a family killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw
08:29 AM, 23 Jan 2019 WednesdaySeven people including six of a family were killed as a truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Laxmipur early Wednesday. The incident took place on Dhaka-Raipura regional road at Mandareer Jadoia area in the district. Identities of the deceased could not be known immediately...
DNCC by-polls to be held on Feb 28
09:32 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayThe by-election to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral post will be held on February 28. Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed announced the election schedule at a press conference after the 43rd meeting of the Commission at Nirbachan Bhaban this evening.
India takes back 31 Rohingyas from Bangladesh borders
09:24 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayIndian authorities today took back 31 Rohingyas, who were stranded on the eastern borders with Bangladesh for four days, as Bangladeshi border guards declined to let them cross the zero lines, officials and witnesses said.
The full list of nominations for the Oscars 2019
08:17 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayAll the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards, which take place on 24 February at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood.
Openers shine as Rangpur secure 6-wicket win in BPL
07:14 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayA strong opening stand by Chris Gayle and Alex Hales saw defending champions Rangpur Riders to post an overwhelming six- wicket victory over Khulna Titans...
ECNEC approves Tk 369cr Jatrabari-Demra Highway 4-lane upgradation project
05:58 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved the upgradation of the Jatrabari (Mayor Hanif Flyover) – Demra (Sultana Kamal Bridge) highway in to four-lane project with Taka 368.87 crore in a bid to facilitate vehicular movement and reduce traffic congestion.
Ronaldo accepts fine for tax evasion, avoids jail
05:28 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayPortuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was fined almost 19 million euros ($21.6 million) for tax fraud on Tuesday but will avoid serving a 23-month prison sentence after agreeing a deal, reports Reuters.
Uphold dignity of people’s trust: PM
04:16 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed all concerned including ministers to uphold the dignity of the people’s confidence and trust that they reposed in the Awami League through the December 30 elections. “The people of the country have reposed confidence and trust in us as well given a great responsibility through the December 30 polls...
SC upholds ex-forest chief Gani’s 12-year jail term
03:50 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayThe Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday also upheld the lower court verdict that sentenced...
Virat Kohli creates history at ICC awards
01:12 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayIndian captain Virat Kohli reigned supreme as he swept all the awards on offer at the ICC awards 2018...
Mustafiz named for ICC ODI player of the year
12:36 PM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayBangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has won the ICC One Day International Player of the Year award announced on Tuesday. Mustafiz enjoyed good form in 2018, picking up 29 wickets at an average of 21.72...