India's Agnipath protests: Deliberations on to pacify those wanting permanent military jobs

Amidst escalating arson and violent protests over the Indian government’s move to go for short-term military recruitment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today met the three service chiefs.
19 June 2022, 09:40 AM

“Death row fugitive worked as Imam; ran fake cancer cure centre”

Sheikh Enamul Haque – sentenced to death for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – moved to Gazipur from Gopalganj in 2001, changed his name, and had a National ID card made with fake information later on.
19 June 2022, 09:13 AM

10 best Father’s Day gift ideas in a budget

It's Father's Day today. If you are yet to buy a gift for your father, there’s still time for some last-minute shopping. The most important thing is to figure out how you want to express your feelings for your father on this special day. Any gift, regardless of price, will make your father happy.
19 June 2022, 08:11 AM

Khaled gets three quick wickets but Windies still likely to win Antigua Test

Things changed dramatically when Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed got three wickets in quick succession to have the Tigers dreaming of an incredible comeback late on Day 3 of their first Test against West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday.
18 June 2022, 21:46 PM

Roach bags 10th Test fifer as Tigers set a meagre 84-run target

Almost immediately after taking the second new ball, West Indies were able to break the resistance put up by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan Sohan and bundle the Tigers out in the final session of the third day of their first Test in Antigua today. 
18 June 2022, 20:20 PM

Shakib leads the way as Tigers keep fighting

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan Sohan keep Bangladesh’s hopes alive as the duo strung together a century stand to help the Tigers avoid an innings defeat in their first Test against West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua today. 
18 June 2022, 18:56 PM

Bangladesh avoid innings defeat

Bangladesh were staring at an innings defeat as the Tigers lost four wickets in the third morning and were reduced to 115 for six at Lunch in their first Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua today. 
18 June 2022, 17:47 PM

Tamim, Miraz depart as Windies end Day 2 on a high

With two crucial wickets in the final session of the day's play, West Indies ended the second day of their first Test against Bangladesh on a high note at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua today.
17 June 2022, 21:44 PM

Miraz bags four as Tigers bundle out Windies for 265

Bangladesh were able to capitalise on the momentum gained late in the afternoon session as the Tigers bundled out West Indies soon after tea on the second day of their first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua today.
17 June 2022, 19:56 PM

Miraz strikes help Tigers assume control for first time in Antigua

Off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz struck twice in quick succession while pacer Khaled Ahmed got the prized wicket of West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite as Bangladesh swayed the momentum towards them for the first time in their first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
17 June 2022, 18:57 PM

Windies frustrate wasteful Tigers

West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite brought up his 26th Test fifty as the hosts frustrated Bangladesh in yet another session of their first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua today.
17 June 2022, 16:21 PM

No appeal from Tigers; Bonner survives 

Bangladesh's poor judgement in making appeals continued as the Tigers failed to even realise they had their man in the first session on the second day of their first Test against West Indies in Antigua today.
17 June 2022, 14:58 PM

England hit world record ODI score 

England hit a world record one-day international score of 498-4 against the Netherlands in Amstelveen on Friday, with three men scoring centuries in the run blitz.
17 June 2022, 13:31 PM

Tipu, Prity murders: Key suspect on fresh remand

Key suspect Sumon Shikder alias Musa has been placed on a four-day fresh remand in a case filed over the murders of Dhaka Awami League leader Jahidul Islam Tipu, and college student Samia Afran Jamal Prity in Dhaka's Shahjahanpur on March 24, 2022.
17 June 2022, 13:02 PM

After 5 days of life support, shipbreaking yard worker dies

A shipbreaking yard worker, who was on life support for five days after being hit by steel wire, died yesterday.
17 June 2022, 12:08 PM

Man beaten to death on “theft suspicion” in Dhaka’s Demra

A man was beaten to death, reportedly on theft suspicion, in Dhaka’s Demra area early today.
17 June 2022, 10:50 AM

433 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, positivity rate now 6.27%

At least 433 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 June 2022, 10:31 AM

21 DU students, stranded in Sunamganj flood, being moved to police lines

A group of 21 students of Dhaka University, who went to Sunamganj on a tour, were stranded there due to the sudden flood.
17 June 2022, 10:14 AM

Fire doused at under-construction building in N'ganj EPZ

A fire that broke out at an under-construction factory building in Adamji EPZ in Narayanganj’s Sadar upazila was doused after five hours today (June 17, 2022).
17 June 2022, 09:10 AM

State minister regrets power cut in Sunamganj

Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has regretted suspending power supply to Sunamganj district and adjoining areas.
17 June 2022, 08:11 AM