1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, current positivity rate 4.34%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
9 August 2022, 10:44 AM

Birmingham gives Commonwealth Games a rousing send off and new relevance

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games reached a high-octane conclusion on Monday by celebrating 11 days of compelling competition and sending the multi-sport event back to Australia in 2026 with new relevance and purpose.
9 August 2022, 08:22 AM

No Warner but many stars sign up for new Emirati T20 league

Australian Chris Lynn will play Twenty20 cricket in the United Arab Emirates rather than his home Big Bash League (BBL) early next year, but David Warner was not included among the marquee players announced by the new International League T20 (ILT20).
9 August 2022, 08:10 AM

Giggs accused of 'litany of abuse' at assault trial

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a "litany of abuse" during a coercive and "toxic" relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career.
9 August 2022, 02:44 AM

SA prioritise getting Rabada fit for England Tests

South Africa could be without fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for their final warm-up match ahead of next week's first Test against England at Lord's.
9 August 2022, 02:36 AM

Sanchez leaves Inter

Alexis Sanchez is no longer an Inter Milan player after the Serie A club announced on Monday an agreement to terminate the Chile forward's contract.
9 August 2022, 02:28 AM

'Always believe, never give up'

Real Madrid are determined not to be knocked off their perch at the summit of European football this season as they prepare to start their campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday.
9 August 2022, 01:49 AM

Sprinter Imranur in 100m semifinals

Bangladesh's fastest man Imranur Rahman produced his personal best to move into the semifinals of 100m sprint at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkey today.
8 August 2022, 16:07 PM

Aussie cricketer allowed to play despite testing Covid-positive before final

Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play in the gold medal win over India in the Commonwealth Games women's T20 cricket final on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19 only hours before the toss.
8 August 2022, 14:06 PM

9 injured in US gun violence in Cincinnati

At least nine people were wounded — none critically — in a shooting outside a Cincinnati bar early Sunday, police said.
8 August 2022, 12:27 PM

Bangladesh 'A' eager to adjust to ‘unfavourable’ conditions next match

The first four-day “Test” of the two-match series between Bangladesh A and hosts West Indies A team ended in a draw at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia as bad weather prevented play on day four today.
8 August 2022, 12:07 PM

7-yr-old runs to rail tracks while playing, train runs over

A seven-year-old boy was killed after a train ran over him in Dhaka’s Moghbazar Wireless area this afternoon (August 8, 2022).
8 August 2022, 11:21 AM

Masud Rana Series: SC stays order of copyright to Sheikh Abdul Hakim

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has stayed an order of Bangladesh Copyright Office that granted copyright of 260 boos of "Masud Rana" and 50 of "Kuasha” series to ghostwriter Sheikh Abdul Hakim.
8 August 2022, 11:01 AM

New political alliance formed with goal of “anti-govt movement”

An anti-government alliance comprising of seven political parties has been formed with a specific goal of “anti-government movement”.
8 August 2022, 10:50 AM

Proposal to double launch fare unreasonable: Shipping secretary

Owners’ proposal to double launch fare is unreasonable, Shipping Secretary Md Mostafa Kamal said today.
8 August 2022, 10:08 AM

Transshipment of Goods to Northeast: First Indian shipment reaches Mongla port

A cargo ship carrying Indian goods reached the Mongla seaport today (August 8, 2022), the first such arrival to the port under the trial run of transshipment of products destined for the north-eastern states.
8 August 2022, 09:15 AM

Man Utd begin new season with loss at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag's reign as Manchester United manager got off to a nightmare start as Brighton registered their first ever victory at Old Trafford with a 2-1 win on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
7 August 2022, 15:37 PM

Bangladesh women’s chess team beat Iraq

Bangladesh women’s team registered their fifth victory in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad but their male teammates suffered their third defeat in the ninth round held in Chennai, India yesterday.
7 August 2022, 15:22 PM

Zimbabwe clinch first ODI series against Tigers since 2013

Sikandar Raza’s second ton in consecutive matches and skipper Regis Chakabva’s 75-ball 102, saw Zimbabwe clinch the second ODI by five wickets to clinch their first ODI series against Bangladesh since 2013.
7 August 2022, 12:34 PM

Asian countries should work together to face Russian-Ukraine war fallout

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 7, 2022) said that South Asia, Southeast Asia and China could work together for economic progress by facing challenges caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.
7 August 2022, 12:03 PM