How to be the rude neighbourhood uncle on Qurbani Eid

But seriously, don’t be this person.
20 July 2021, 16:53 PM

Chakabva, Raza, Burl power Zimbabwe to 298

Regis Chakabva, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl struck quick half-centuries as Zimbabwe posted a challenging total of 298 all out against Bangladesh in the third and final one-day international at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.
20 July 2021, 11:11 AM

Mustafizur, Nurul in as Bangladesh opt to bowl

Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal won the toss for the first time in the series and opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.
20 July 2021, 07:08 AM

Shamsi puts Ireland in a spin

Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took four wickets as South Africa eased to a comfortable 33-run victory over Ireland in their first ever Twenty20 International meeting played at Malahide on Monday.
20 July 2021, 06:50 AM

Post-Eid Lockdown: Jul 23-Aug 5: Offices, factories to stay shut

All workplaces, including factories and offices, will stay shut during the fortnight-long lockdown starting July 23, as per the latest gazette notification that came on the eve of the three-day Eid vacation.
19 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Sudan inflation soars above 400pc as discontent grows

Inflation in Sudan has jumped to more than 400 percent, state media reported on Sunday amid popular discontent over rising prices after a series of IMF-backed economic reforms.
19 July 2021, 18:00 PM

South Africa tourism on edge with double impact of virus, riots

Graced with rolling vineyards, bountiful big game, the iconic Table Mountain, endless sandy beaches and vast cultural riches, South Africa would have expected to cash in on a post-virus travel boom.
19 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Ctg custom seizes fabrics worth Tk 20 crore imported through forgery

Chattogram Custom House authority today seized 50 tonnes of fabrics worth Tk 20 crore reportedly imported forging fake seal and signature of Dhaka Customs Bond Commissionerate.
19 July 2021, 15:07 PM

‘It was a childhood dream to win together with Shakib bhai’

Bangladesh pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin realised one of his childhood dreams after the eighth-wicket partnership between him and Shakib Al Hasan clinched the second ODI and the series against Zimbabwe at Harare yesterday.
19 July 2021, 10:33 AM

All aboard the hyperloop: How your commute could be changing

The chief executive and co-founder of Virgin Hyperloop foresees us zipping between cities in minutes, a future not as far off as you may think. Giegel sat down with Reuters to talk about how this budding technology could change the way we live and work.
19 July 2021, 08:38 AM

50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports

An Israeli firm accused of supplying spyware to governments has been linked to a list of 50,000 smartphone numbers, including those of activists, journalists, business executives and politicians around the world, according to reports Sunday.
19 July 2021, 08:24 AM

Microsoft says Israeli group sold tools to hack Windows

An Israeli group sold a tool to hack into Microsoft Windows, Microsoft and technology human rights group Citizen Lab said on Thursday, shedding light on the growing business of finding and selling tools to hack widely used software.
18 July 2021, 20:04 PM

A day of double upsets in BPL

League leaders Bashundhara Kings tasted season’s first defeat when the defending champions suffered 1-2 to Chattogram Abahani in a contested encounter of Bangladesh Premier League at Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Brazil power operator asks for maintenance delays amid drought

Brazil’s national power grid operator (ONS) has asked electricity generators to postpone maintenance and technical work for as long as possible to help avoid worsening the energy crisis stemming from the country’s worst drought in almost a century. 
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Opec+ meets to agree oil supply boost as prices rise

OPEC+ ministers will meet on Sunday in another attempt to agree a quick oil supply boost to address soaring oil prices as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. 
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Microsoft to offer cloud PC with Windows 365

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it will offer its Windows operating system as a cloud-based service, aiming to make it easier to access business apps that need Windows from a broader range of devices.
18 July 2021, 17:13 PM

Valve takes on Nintendo Switch with new games console

Valve, which owns gaming platform Steam, announced Thursday that it will start shipping its Steam Deck console in December with prices starting at $399. The company boasted that the console, marketed as a hand-held PC, will give users “the most gaming power you have ever held” while allowing them to do everything they might otherwise do on a computer.
18 July 2021, 17:07 PM

I was thinking too much before: Shakib

Bangladesh ace all-rounder pulled out a gritty knock from his hat to carry Tigers to victory in the second ODI and ensure Bangladesh’s series win with a match still to go. Coming into the match on the back of a series of subpar performances with the bat, Shakib said he was trying keep himself focused and not fall prey to overthinking.
18 July 2021, 16:11 PM

Shakib's gritty 96 helps Tigers to series win against Zimbabwe

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's gritty 96 helped Bangladesh to a three-wicket win at Harare today as the Tigers chased down Zimbabwe's 240 to seal the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match still to go.
18 July 2021, 12:33 PM

Iron Maiden Returns With “The Writing On The Wall”

The British heavy metal group released the new song on July 15.
18 July 2021, 12:31 PM