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Lewis hits century as Comilla post 237
03:40 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayComilla Victorians’ left-hander Evin Lewis smashed a brilliant ton against the Titans as the men in red and black post a mammoth total of 237 runs as the BPL has seen the second- highest total...
Khulna Titans bowl against Cumilla Victorians
01:47 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayKhulna Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against Cumilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday...
Pilot smoking in cockpit caused US-Bangla plane crash
01:20 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayThe US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year, took place as the pilot, who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday...
Bangladesh ranked 121st freest economy in the world
12:45 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayBangladesh has been ranked the 121st freest economy in the world, according to the Economic Freedom Index-2019 released by the Heritage Foundation, a US-based conservative. This year, Bangladesh moves up seven notches from last year’s ranking that was 128th...
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Ishita Vishwakarma lifts the trophy
10:26 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayIshita Vishwakarma on Sunday emerged as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2018. The 16-year-old beat Sahil Solanki, Tanmay Chaturvedi, Aishwarya Pandit, Sonu Gill and Aslam Abdul Majeed to win the singing reality show...
Lowest 3-day for any mobile package: BTRC
09:37 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayBangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has fixed minimum three-day duration for any package or offer or bundle for mobile phone users...
Peru mudslide kills 15 at wedding celebration
09:13 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayAn avalanche of mud and rocks has crashed into a hotel during a wedding celebration in southeastern Peru, killing at least 15 people, authorities say. Civil defence chief Jorge Chavez said that dozens of people who had been dancing were caught under the collapsing wall and a roof early on Sunday...
Maduro rejects EU ultimatum on fresh elections
08:34 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected calls by European nations to hold early elections, calling the opposition leader's self-declaration as president constitutionally null...
AL candidate wins in Gaibandha-3 polls
08:18 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayAwami League nominated candidate Younus Ali Sarker has been elected in the Jatiya Sangsad elections of Gaibandha-3 (Sadullahpur-Palashbari) seat by defeating his nearest candidate Dilara Khandoker...
Sarfaraz gets 4-match suspension for breach of Anti-Racism Code
06:08 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayPakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was handed a four-match suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday for breaching its Anti-Racism Code last week during a One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa...
New navy chief adorned with Vice Admiral rank
04:56 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayNewly appointed Chief of Bangladesh Naval Staff Abu Mozaffar Mohiuddin Mohammad Aurangzeb Chowdhury was adorned with the rank of Vice Admiral today...
Govt to permit new medical college as per public needs: PM
04:34 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the health ministry officials to ensure healthcare service for every citizen and said permit of new medical colleges and hospitals in different parts of the country would be given according to the needs of the people...
‘Khirshapat mango’ gets GI status
03:32 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayThe Khirsapat mango of Chapainawabganj has got the Geographical Indication (GI) certification. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday formally handed over the certificate to Dr Md Shafiqul Islam, Chief Scientific Officer of Chapainawabganj Regional Horticulture Research Center under the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)...
Bomb attacks on MP’s house, AL leaders’ establishments
02:16 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayMiscreants carried out bomb attacks on four houses and two business establishments of Awami League leaders including a lawmaker’s house in Jashore in the wee hours of Sunday. No one was injured in the bomb attacks...
AL leader former MP Nurul Alam Chy passes away
12:38 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayElderly politician, former Member of Parliament and President of Chattogram north district Awami League (AL) Nurul Alam Chowdhury died of complicated diseases at Parkview Hospital on Sunday morning...
Kohli reveals what he discussed with Federer
12:19 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayVirat Kohli has made a perfect start to 2019. Skipper Virat Kohli's year started with leading India to a One-day International (ODI) series triumph over Australia...
Trudeau fires Canada’s ambassador to China
11:43 AM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has fired Canada's ambassador to China, John McCallum. It follows controversial comments Mr McCallum made about an extradition case involving a senior executive from the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei...
Voting in Gaibandha-3 by-polls underway
11:32 AM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayVoting in the by-election to Gaibandha-3 (Sadullapur-Palashbari) constituency is underway peacefully. The balloting started at 8 am and will continue till 4 pm on Sunday...
Twin bombings at church kill 21 in Philippines
11:17 AM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayTwin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 21 people and wounded 71, security officials said, days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming “yes” vote...
AL names Atiqul as mayoral candidate for DNCC
09:26 PM, 26 Jan 2019 SaturdayThe Awami League has nominated Md Atiqul Islam, former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), as mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-election.