Stocks can’t stop falling

The stock market in Bangladesh opened lower today as well, extending the losses it incurred in the last several days.
14 June 2022, 08:14 AM

Only Shakib's availability can shield Liton, opines Ashraful

’It’s not because of the runs he [Liton Das] has under his belt but his style of batting attracts me the most like many other fans. It’s eye-soothing, it’s pure entertainment,” said former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful, who also enthralled the cricket fans all over the world despite being inconsistent during a topsy-turvy international career.
13 June 2022, 19:09 PM

Tearful Marcelo wants to keep playing after leaving Real Madrid

Marcelo said an emotional goodbye to Real Madrid on Monday as the most decorated player in the club’s history but insisted he has no plans to retire.
13 June 2022, 18:38 PM

New Zealand collapse gives England hope in tense second Test

New Zealand collapsed to 224-7 as England gave themselves a chance to chase a dramatic series victory by close of play on the fourth day of the second Test.
13 June 2022, 18:13 PM

Covid-19 on the rise: 128 infections recorded in a day, positivity rate 1.91%

At least 128 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).
13 June 2022, 11:48 AM

Col Kamrul Hasan new Rab ADG (operations)

Col Md Kamrul Hasan has joined as additional director general (operations) of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) today.
13 June 2022, 11:28 AM

AL leader Tipu murder: 3 accused placed on remand

A Dhaka court today (June 13, 2022) placed an Awami League leader and two other accused on a two-day fresh remand each in the case filed over the murders of Dhaka AL leader Jahidul Islam Tipu, and college student Samia Afran Jamal Prity in Dhaka's Shahjahanpur on March 24.
13 June 2022, 11:20 AM

EC has inherent power to take action against those who “dishonour” directives: Shujan

There is no scope to express “helplessness” by the Election Commission, but they have an “inherent power” to take action against those who “dishonours” the commission’s directives, said Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan).
13 June 2022, 10:29 AM

Haaland fever heightens as City announce signing

After five goals in four Nations League games for Norway interest in striker Erling Haaland is at fever pitch as he was unveiled as a Manchester City player in what will be one of the biggest transfers of the English close season.
13 June 2022, 09:48 AM

SC stays case against Prof Yunus

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (June 13, 2022) stayed for two months the proceedings of a case filed against Nobel laureate and Grameen Telecom Chairman Dr Muhammad Yunus on charge of violating labour law.
13 June 2022, 07:06 AM

Russian worker of Rooppur Power Plant found dead

A Russian worker of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was found dead in Green City, the residential area of the under-construction project, in Pabna’s Ishwardi.   
13 June 2022, 06:39 AM

Dustbuster Shadab stars as Pakistan clinch clean-sweep of West Indies

Allrounder Shadab Khan hit a fighting half century before taking four wickets to anchor Pakistan's 53-run win over the West Indies in the third and final day-night international in Multan which was interrupted by a dust storm.
12 June 2022, 19:35 PM

Zadran stars as Afghanistan win T20 series in Zimbabwe

Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi steered Afghanistan to a 21-run win over Zimbabwe on Sunday to claim a winning 2-0 lead in their Twenty20 international series in Harare.
12 June 2022, 19:09 PM

‘Brazil, Argentina are favourites to win 2022 World Cup’ 

Spain coach Luis Enrique said he considers Argentina and Brazil the favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
12 June 2022, 12:20 PM

Ctg Depot fire: Another victim dies, death toll now 47

Another victim of the fire at BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila succumbed to his injuries in a private hospital today (June 12, 2022).
12 June 2022, 11:11 AM

Neutral govt must for an int’l-standard election: Mahbub Talukder

Former Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar has said that a neutral government is needed to hold an international-standard election in Bangladesh.
12 June 2022, 10:03 AM

Bahrain to resume issuing visas for Bangladeshis after 4 years

The government of Bahrain will soon resume issuing visas to Bangladeshis after a gap of nearly four years.
12 June 2022, 08:40 AM

Topu hails positive performance

Bangladesh centre-back Topu Barman, who is missing the Asian Cup Qualifiers due to a long-term injury, was impressed with the positive performance of the team against Turkmenistan in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
12 June 2022, 08:20 AM

Semi-automated offside ruling on the cards for World Cup

A semi-automated offside system could be used at this year's World Cup with the International Football Association Board, the guardian of the laws of the game, set to discuss the introduction of the technology in Doha on Monday.
12 June 2022, 07:29 AM

SC clears way to run trial of graft case against Khaleda’s brother

The Supreme Court today (June 12, 2022) cleared the way for the lower court concerned to run the trial proceedings in a corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's younger brother Shamim Iskander.
12 June 2022, 07:22 AM