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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...
Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
11:39 AM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayA powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck south of the city of Raba on Indonesia's central island of Sumbawa, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage...
PM mourns death of musician Ahmed Imtiaz
11:26 AM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of noted musician and valiant freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul...
RAB raid 15 houses, detain militant suspect
10:51 AM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayMembers of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raided 15 houses in Chapainawabganj to detain the militants involved with the Holy Artisan bakery attack in Gulshan area of the capital early Tuesday...
Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi charged for allegedly abusing
09:56 AM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayA non-cognisable offence has been registered against Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi for allegedly abusing and threatening a car mechanic over the issue of bill payment, the police said on Monday...
Noted music director Ahmed Imtiaz dies
08:21 AM, 22 Jan 2019 TuesdayNoted lyricist, composer and music director Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul died of a heart attack early Tuesday. He breathed his last around 4am at his residence at Aftab Nagar area in the capital. His son Samir Ahmed confirmed the death to the journalists...
Taliban attack kills more than 100 Afghan security force members
09:26 PM, 21 Jan 2019 MondayThe Taliban killed more than 100 members of the Afghan security forces inside a military compound in central Maidan Wardak province today, a senior defence official said. “We have information that 126 people have been killed in the explosion inside the military training center, eight special commandoes are among the dead...
Dhaka Dynamites post 139
08:38 PM, 21 Jan 2019 MondayDhaka Dynamites posted 139 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their stipulated 20 overs against Chittagong Vikings in Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.
David Warner to undergo surgery on injured elbow
07:47 PM, 21 Jan 2019 MondayBanned former Australian vice-captain David Warner is expected to undergo minor surgery on his elbow Tuesday after returning home from the Bangladesh Premier League with an injury.