Using “sangsod” instead of “songsod sodosyo”: HC rejects petition against Prothom Alo

The High Court has rejected a writ petition that sought its order on the government and Bangla daily Prothom Alo to stop use of the word “sangsod” instead of “songsod sodosyo” before the names of members of parliament (MP).
22 May 2022, 07:14 AM

Alcaraz headlines as French Open gets glimpse of future

Carlos Alcaraz headlines the first day of the French Open on Sunday as the teenage Spanish sensation gives Roland Garros a glimpse of the future of Grand Slam tennis.
22 May 2022, 06:37 AM

Man City, Liverpool set for judgement day

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City stars to keep their emotions under control as the Premier League leaders bid to pip Liverpool to the title on a dramatic final day of the season.
22 May 2022, 05:03 AM

Mustafiz’s IPL season ends as Mumbai KO Delhi

Ishan Kishan's 48 and a late cameo by Tim David helped Mumbai Indians down Delhi Capitals by five wickets, a result that allowed Royal Challengers Bangalore to sneak into the IPL play-offs on Saturday.
21 May 2022, 18:13 PM

Money Laundered to US, Canada: FBI to help ACC bring it back

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation will help the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bangladesh bring back the money laundered to the USA and Canada.
21 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Gavaskar receives backlash for his IPL commentary

Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricketer turned commentator, has been in the midst of heavy attention on social media of late.
21 May 2022, 16:32 PM

Mbappe PSG deal 'insult to football', says Tebas

Paris Saint-Germain's extension deal with Kylian Mbappe is "an insult to football," La Liga president Javier Tebas said Saturday after the player reportedly rejected an offer from Real Madrid.
21 May 2022, 16:09 PM

Ronaldo to miss United's final game of season: report

Forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's final game of the season away to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday due to a hip injury, British media reported on Saturday.
21 May 2022, 15:23 PM

'If Asia Cup venue changes, Bangladesh will be the first choice'

The Asia Cup T20I tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in August, might be held in Bangladesh if Sri Lanka relinquishes the hosting right, hinted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon.
21 May 2022, 08:13 AM

Ashwin's show ensures top-two finish for Rajasthan

Ravichandran Ashwin stole the show from Chennai Super Kings' Moeen Ali with match-winning 23-ball 40 to ensure Rajasthan Royals finish in the top-two after their last IPL league game Friday.
20 May 2022, 18:51 PM

Law appointed head coach of BD U-19s

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed former Bangladesh head coach and Australian batter Stuart Law as the head coach of the Bangladesh Under-19 team for the next two years. The board also roped in former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer as the batting coach of the under-19 side.
20 May 2022, 18:31 PM

Now rice prices on the rise

The prices of fine rice have gone up in the capital’s wholesale and retail markets, aggravating the suffering of the people from middle-income families who are already struggling to meet their household expenses due to spiraling prices of essentials, including edible oil and lentil.
20 May 2022, 18:00 PM

A month of no Covid-19 deaths

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 30 consecutive days since April 21, 2022 while 50 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today.
20 May 2022, 12:44 PM

Students of University of Rome Tor Vergata learn about Bangabandhu’s life, philosophy

Students of University of Rome Tor Vergata were told the story of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
20 May 2022, 12:19 PM

2 aspiring teachers die in accident on Chandpur-Cumilla regional highway

Two candidates of primary teacher recruitment test were dead as a pickup van collided with a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Chandpur-Cumilla regional highway today.
20 May 2022, 12:10 PM

Mbappe close to staying at PSG: report

French striker Kylian Mbappe is now close to signing a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, according to multiple reports from Spain and France. 
20 May 2022, 11:49 AM

Musk denounces claim of sexually harassing flight attendant as "utterly untrue"

Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter late on Thursday to denounce as "utterly untrue" claims in a news report that he had sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016.
20 May 2022, 11:45 AM

'No chance Liverpool will take risks with Salah'

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he would like to call upon Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho for Sunday's crunch Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers but added he was unsure if they would be fit in time.
20 May 2022, 11:37 AM

Embankment protection dam at estuary of 3 rivers breached in Sylhet

Water level in the Surma and Kushiyara rivers receding at four points provided some relief to people in flood affected areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj but they are afraid of more rain and long-term waterlogging.
20 May 2022, 11:07 AM

Bangladesh requests Maldives to recruit new workers

Bangladesh has requested Maldives to recruit new workers from it and regularise undocumented Bangladeshi migrants soon.
20 May 2022, 10:20 AM