Haaland will make Man City even more prolific: Guardiola

Erling Haaland's arrival at Manchester City will make the English champions an even more ruthless attacking force, said Pep Guardiola after seeing his side thrash Wolves 5-1 on Wednesday.
12 May 2022, 04:51 AM

Atletico seal Champions League qualification

Atletico Madrid secured qualification for the Champions League on Wednesday as a 2-0 victory away at Elche guaranteed their place in La Liga's top four.
12 May 2022, 04:42 AM

Inter see off Juve to win Italian Cup

Inter Milan claimed their eighth Italian Cup on Wednesday after overcoming old foes Juventus 4-2 in an extra-time victory full of incident and controversy.
12 May 2022, 04:30 AM

'Stop War': Ukraine return to action with friendly against Gladbach

Oleksandr Pikhalionok scored the winner as Ukraine beat Bundesliga side Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in a friendly on Wednesday in the national team's first game since the country was invaded by Russia.
12 May 2022, 04:17 AM

Forex reserves under strain: Govt defers employees' foreign tours, less important projects

The government finally raised its guard against the dwindling dollar reserves, putting its employees’ foreign tours on hold and deferring projects that require much imports.
12 May 2022, 02:00 AM

Marsh, Warner fire to keep Delhi's play-off hopes alive

Australia's Mitchell Marsh smashed 89 after striking twice with the ball as Delhi Capitals stayed in the IPL play-off hunt with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.
11 May 2022, 18:16 PM

Hajj package gets costlier

To perform hajj under government management this year, pilgrims will have to spend at least Tk 4,62,150, about Tk 1 lakh more than it cost in 2020.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Land for 3 power plants: Tk 390cr lost to graft

Certain unscrupulous public representatives, middlemen, officials of the government and an NGO embezzled Tk 390 crore while acquiring land for three power plants, according to a study by Transparency International Bangladesh.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Int’l dev finance corp: Bangladesh ineligible for US funding

Bangladesh is not eligible to receive funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation because of concerns regarding labour rights violations.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM

At least one playground for every area

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday underscored the need for creating opportunities for sports, exercise and cultural activities for everyone saying these are a must for building a nation.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Nothing wrong with the GDP calculation methodolgy Finance minister dispels economists’ doubts

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal yesterday dismissed all doubts raised by economists about this fiscal year’s GDP growth estimate amid the pandemic and the Ukraine war that has upset the global economy afresh.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Women’s cricketers complain over payment issue

Six cricketers of Sheikh Russel complained to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over a payment issue during the players’ transfer today for the upcoming Dhaka Premier Division’s Women’s Cricket League. 
11 May 2022, 14:44 PM

Thailand's women cricketers look past World Cup heartache

In a country where a Muay Thai right hook is more familiar than a batter's hook shot, Thailand's pioneering women cricketers are winning hearts with smiles, dance moves -- and skill.
11 May 2022, 13:12 PM

Ruman and Co disappoint in finals

Country’s ace archer Ruman Sana disappointed all by bowing down to Indian teenage archer Mrinal Chauhan by 6-2 set points in the final of recurve individual event of Archery Asia Cup, Stage-2 in Suleymaniyah, Iraq on Wednesday.
11 May 2022, 12:32 PM

Rain could play spoilsport in first SL Test

Rain is in the offing and could partly foil proceedings at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram when Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match Test series on May 15.
11 May 2022, 12:16 PM

How Kohli silences critics? He just mutes TV.

Out-of-form Virat Kohli says that he has a sure-fire way of drowning out his growing number of critics -- he just mutes the television.
11 May 2022, 11:39 AM

Jump into Bay of Bengal: Quader tells Fakhrul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir should not “unfairly criticize” the government, adding Fakhrul should “jump into Bay of Bengal” for his failures.
11 May 2022, 09:57 AM

‘Bad luck that we miss Shakib’s services when needed most’

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said today that it is the team’s bad luck that they miss the service of Shakib Al Hasan when required most.
11 May 2022, 09:57 AM

Ministry to propose naming Padma Bridge after PM Hasina again: Quader

The long cherished Padma Bridge will be opened to public next month, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
11 May 2022, 07:41 AM

At least one playground in every area: PM says govt has taken steps

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that her government has taken some steps so that every area has at least a playground.
11 May 2022, 07:03 AM