Nation celebrating Eid-ul-Azha

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today (July 10, 2022).
10 July 2022, 04:41 AM

Nick Kyrgios: The latest 'bad boy' in tennis

Nick Kyrgios has lived up to his reputation as one of the bad boys of tennis at Wimbledon but he is just the latest in a long line of controversial characters. The Australian, who takes on Novak Djokovic in Sunday's men's final, has made waves at the All England Club this year with his antics, including spitting in the direction of fans and calling for third-round opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas to be disqualified.
10 July 2022, 04:31 AM

Mosharraf Karim to star in ‘Tin Shoroter Golpo’

Mosharraf Karim opens his magic box of acting in ‘Tin Shoroter Golpo’ this Eid-ul-Azha.
10 July 2022, 04:16 AM

Siddikur's Eid then and now

Golf may not be the most popular sport in Bangladesh, but Siddikur Rahman is one of the most recognisable sporting personalities of the country. Once a ball-boy at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, Siddikur is now the face of Bangladesh golf, having won two Asian Tour events apart from a numerous other titles. The 38-year-old spends a busy time around the year and hence doesn’t often get the opportunity to celebrate an occasion like Eid with his family and friends in the country. This time, though, Siddikur is in Dhaka, enjoying a break while waiting for the next event.
10 July 2022, 03:44 AM

Padma Bridge elevates Eid joy for Rahmat, Jewel  

Due to the domestic and international engagements at the clubs or national team level, top footballers hardly get the scope to enjoy the religious festivals and vacations with family members, relatives and friends. And for some booters who get to be on leave but have to head to the other side of Padma river from Dhaka, most of their time would be spent crossing the river via ferry.
9 July 2022, 15:22 PM

Mustafizur and Co send Eid greetings from the Caribbean

Bangladesh national cricket team currently touring the West Indies wished everyone back home on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in Guyana on Saturday.  
9 July 2022, 14:01 PM

Galle Test ‘evenly balanced’ as Lankan batters hold their nerve

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis hit gritty half-centuries on Saturday to lead a strong Sri Lankan reply on day two of the second Test against Australia.
9 July 2022, 13:20 PM

Tamim hopes for a better result in ODIs

Things have not gone Bangladesh’s way so far in the Caribbean. Shakib Al Hasan’s Test side were comprehensively whitewashed in the two-match Test series while T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad has come under heavy scrutiny for his style of captaincy after his side ended up losing the three-match series 2-0 with the first T20I getting washed out due to inclement weather.
9 July 2022, 08:05 AM

Bale joins MLS side, says LA 'felt like home'

Wales captain Gareth Bale said Friday the chance to bring his expertise and skills to a young Los Angeles FC squad prompted his jump to Major League Soccer.
9 July 2022, 07:01 AM

‘Lived my dream’: Former Arsenal captain retires at only 30.

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has retired at the age of just 30.
8 July 2022, 15:10 PM

'Smudge headspace' as Smith, Labuschagne hit tons

Marnus Labuschagne on Friday said he and fellow centurion Steve Smith had been due for big scores after the pair gave Australia opening day honours against a Covid-hit Sri Lanka in the second Test on Friday.
8 July 2022, 14:49 PM

Barishal Academy win Pioneer League title

Barishal Football Academy clinched the trophy of the Bashundhara Group Pioneer (U-15) Football League 2021-2022 after edging past Zara Green Voice Kishor Bangla Club in the title decider at the Kings Arena in Dhaka on Friday.
8 July 2022, 14:24 PM

Pvt university teacher arrested for molesting student at bbq party

Police have arrested a private university teacher for molesting a student at a barbecue party at the Uttara residence of the accused.
8 July 2022, 12:22 PM

7 Covid-19 deaths, 1,611 cases reported in 24 hours

Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
8 July 2022, 11:40 AM

Russia now India’s 2nd biggest crude oil supplier, replacing Saudi Arabia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the United States and its allies have leaned on countries to buy less Russian oil in a bid to punish Moscow for its aggression.
8 July 2022, 11:37 AM

With strict firearms regulation, Japan shocked at Abe's assassination

Japan struggled with shock and sadness on Friday, trying to come to terms with the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a nation where firearms are strictly regulated and political violence extremely rare.
8 July 2022, 10:49 AM

Over record Tk 3.4cr toll collected from Bangabandhu bridge

The Bangabandhu Bridge has set a new record in the amount of toll collected from vehicles in 24 hours till 6:00am today (July 8, 2022).
8 July 2022, 10:24 AM

Policeman among 4 arrested with yaba in Ctg

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested four persons including a police constable of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) with 5,260 yaba pills from the port city's Medical area last night (July 7, 2022).
8 July 2022, 09:33 AM

Who’s the man who shot Abe?

Shinzo Abe, the former Japanese prime minister, was shot today (July 8, 2022) while speaking at an election rally. Soon after, the man identified as the shooter was taken into custody.
8 July 2022, 08:55 AM

7.2m people affected in Bangladesh floods: UN

Around 7.2 million people have been severely affected following devastating flash floods that began in May with a second wave starting on June 15, in nine northeastern districts of Bangladesh, said a media statement from the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh.
8 July 2022, 08:09 AM