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

Bhullar wins Indonesia Open as Siddikur finishes 34th

India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar claimed the US$500,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open on Tuesday at Pondok Indah Golf Course to make history by becoming the first player to win the tournament on three occasions.
7 August 2022, 10:26 AM

Trial of Covid-19 jabs for children aged 5-11 years on Aug 11

Children aged between 5-11 will get vaccines against Covid-19 on a trial basis on August 11, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today (August 7, 2022).
7 August 2022, 10:02 AM

Man in jail for 6 years even after acquittal: HC orders judicial probe

The High court today (August 7, 2022) directed its registrar to conduct a judicial enquiry into a reported incident of detaining Abul Kashem, a man from Lohagara in Chattogram, in the prison even after the court had acquitted him from a murder case six years ago.
7 August 2022, 09:43 AM

1.90 lakh yaba pills smuggled in truck’s fuel tank, 3 arrested in Jatrabari  

Rapid Action Battalion seized 1.90 lakh yaba pills from a truck’s fuel tank and arrested three persons in this connection.
7 August 2022, 08:48 AM

“Beijing to support Dhaka on all issues at international forums”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today (August 7, 2022) said his country will continue supporting Bangladesh’s development journey, describing Dhaka as their “strategic development partner”.
7 August 2022, 07:43 AM

Monitoring cell formed to stop travelling on train roof Railway Ministry tells High Court

The Railway Ministry today (August 7, 2022) informed the High Court that a monitoring cell has been formed to stop passengers from travelling on train roof and ticket scalping.
7 August 2022, 07:07 AM

India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle mission suffers setback, no longer usable

The Indian Space Research Organization today made history by launching its maiden Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) mission which was transporting an earth observation satellite and a student satellite.
7 August 2022, 06:37 AM