HC directs probe into allegation of students "harassed for wearing burqa"

The High Court today (June 2, 2022) directed the government to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of harassing Muslim female students for wearing burqa at eight academic institutions.
2 June 2022, 11:42 AM

Shakib becomes Test captain, Liton his deputy

Bangladesh star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is back to being the captain of the Bangladesh Test side while the in-form wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das is set to be the vice-captain, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan made the announcement during a press conference following a board meeting today.  
2 June 2022, 10:23 AM

Abdur Rob Rajshahi's best school teacher for third time

Abdur Rob Siddiqui has been adjudged as the best school teacher in Rajshahi division for a third time.
2 June 2022, 05:27 AM

Football legend Pele tells Putin: 'stop the invasion'

Brazilian football legend Pele called Wednesday for Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his army's invasion of Ukraine, as the war-torn country's national team was set to vie for a World Cup spot.
1 June 2022, 21:13 PM

War-hit Ukraine keep World Cup dream alive

Ukraine are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup after beating Scotland 3-1 in a play-off semi-final in Glasgow on Wednesday in their first competitive match since the country was invaded by Russia.
1 June 2022, 21:04 PM

Messi stars as Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as they outclassed Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.
1 June 2022, 20:39 PM

Took up challenge as my purpose was honest: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed satisfaction that the Awami League has been able to fulfil its election pledges to the people.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Seeing Padma bridge: Father fulfils bedridden son’s wish

Just 22 years old and bedridden for the last six years, Mehedi Hasan Apurba had wished dearly to see Padma Bridge.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Syed Rasel set to take up a coaching job in the USA

Former Bangladesh seamer Syed Rasel is set to take up a coaching job at a cricket academy in the United States. The 37-year-old will work as the head coach of the Cricket Academy of Detroit in Michigan for three months and is expected to join later this month.
1 June 2022, 17:10 PM

Bangladesh hold Indonesia to a draw after 37 years

Bangladesh national football team had a good preparation for the upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers when a depleted side played out a goalless draw against Indonesia in a FIFA friendly in Bandung, Indonesia tonight.
1 June 2022, 16:17 PM

Jay Shah squashes Ganguly's BCCI exit talks

A Twitter post today by Sourav Ganguly, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), caused a stir in the media as speculations were made that the former Indian skipper might be stepping down from his role as the president of BCCI in order to enter politics. 
1 June 2022, 14:25 PM

Is Mominul stepping down from captaincy the solution?

Mominul Haque has been enduring a lean patch for a while. Even the Bangladesh team have suffered under his captaincy.
1 June 2022, 13:54 PM

Criticism okay but bomb threat crosses the line: Maguire

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire says he can accept criticism of his performances but a bomb threat he received earlier this year crossed the line.
1 June 2022, 13:45 PM

Fake documents for police clearance: 3 arrested in Dhaka

Police have arrested three persons on charge of making fake documents to obtain police clearance for passports.
1 June 2022, 09:55 AM

BCL activists lock CU gate, protesting attack on 2 leaders

A section of Chhatra League activists locked the entrance of Chittagong University (CU) early today (June 1, 2022).
1 June 2022, 06:58 AM

What 'process' behind Mominul’s U-turn in 47 days? 

Bangladesh cricketer Mominul Haque's declaration to quit Test captaincy may not have shocked the cricketing fraternity, given his persisting off-form with the bat. However, those who have been following what Mominul had said of late, would know that the decision does guarantee a few raised eyebrows.  
1 June 2022, 06:06 AM

Three-way collision in Rajbari leaves 6 dead

Six people were dead in a three-way collision – involving a truck, a private car and an easy bike – in Rajbari’s Kalukhali upazila this morning.
1 June 2022, 05:34 AM

17yr old pregnant housewife who "set herself on fire" dies

A 17-year-old housewife, who reportedly set herself on fire in Dhaka's Shahjahanpur area, died at a city hospital this morning.
1 June 2022, 04:58 AM

Mitali Express, 3rd Bangladesh-India passenger train, flagged off

Mitali Express, the third passenger train between Bangladesh and India, has been flagged off today.
1 June 2022, 04:42 AM

Pakistan captain to stay with her infant in C'wealth Games village

Pakistan women’s team captain Bismah Maroof and her family will be accommodated at the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham, England in July so she can be with her infant daughter during the event, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday.
1 June 2022, 03:29 AM