19 elected unopposed chairman to their zila parishads

At least nineteen candidates were elected unopposed chairman to their zila parishad as only one candidate each filed nomination till the last date of submitting nomination papers today.
15 September 2022, 16:08 PM

Sabbir strikes four for Kings U-18s in youth league opener

Bashundhara Kings made a flying start in the inaugural BFF U-18 Football League with a massive 7-1 win over Swadhinata Krira Sangha in the opening match at the Sheikh Jamal DC ground in Dhanmondi today.
15 September 2022, 13:53 PM

ADB portfolio in Bangladesh doubles in 7 years to $11.3b in 2022

ADB’s sovereign portfolio in Bangladesh grew to $11.3 billion as of August 2022, increasing from $6.5 billion in 2015, according to a news release issued by ADB in Bangladesh.
15 September 2022, 12:56 PM

Man arrested with 58 gold bars worth over Tk 6cr in Chuadanga

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man with 58 gold bars worth Tk 6.6 crore from Chuadanga border today (September 15, 2022).
15 September 2022, 12:42 PM

Dengue fever: 1 dead, 395 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patients died while 395 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 15, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 September 2022, 12:39 PM

Saidpur airport to boost regional trade with Bhutan: Munshi

Increased use of Saidpur airport by the neighbouring countries, including Bhutan, will increase Bangladesh’s regional trade, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
15 September 2022, 12:33 PM

EU concerned over escalating protest-centered violence in Bangladesh

The European Union has expressed concerns about escalating protest-related violence in Bangladesh.
15 September 2022, 12:25 PM

Tigers to play T20Is against hosts UAE ahead of mega event

Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates will play a two-match T20I series later this month in Dubai, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) today.
15 September 2022, 11:36 AM

Afghanistan pick uncapped Safi for T20 World Cup

Uncapped fast bowler Saleem Safi and middle-order batter Darwish Rasooli have been picked in Afghanistan's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
15 September 2022, 11:01 AM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24hrs, current positivity rate 8.9%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 15, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 September 2022, 10:58 AM

Tomorrow never dies for BCB

It took almost a year for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, Nazmul Hassan Papon, to come up with the announcement: “Our main focus is on the next World Cup, not this one. You can't change everything overnight. We are planning long-term and trying to prepare a squad for the next World Cup.”
14 September 2022, 15:14 PM

Sriram compares Mahmudullah’s exclusion to Dhoni's

Bangladesh T20 cricket team’s technical consultant, Sridharan Sriram, mentioned it is the right time to consider Mahmudullah Riyad's replacement as the veteran cricketer was excluded from the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, slated to begin in mid-October this year.
14 September 2022, 12:21 PM

Mahmudullah dropped as Bangladesh announce T20 WC squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday left out former T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad as it announced a 15-member squad, to be led by premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia next month.      
14 September 2022, 08:47 AM

No extra benefit except salary, allowance for insurers’ CEOs: IDRA

No additional salary, allowance, bonus and benefit beyond the limit stipulated in the laws can be given to the CEOs of insurance companies, the insurance regulator said in a notification on Monday.
13 September 2022, 15:00 PM

Bangladesh seal maiden victory over India

Bangladesh women’s football team made history on Tuesday as they sealed their maiden victory over India during their group-deciding game of the SAFF Women’s Championship at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. 
13 September 2022, 13:29 PM

Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial

"Stop! Can't you see the metro station is full? Stop!" a frazzled supervisor shouted as green-vested marshals linked arms to contain thousands of fans streaming from the stadium that will host soccer's World Cup final in Qatar.
13 September 2022, 10:07 AM

Sri Lanka cricketers return to hero's welcome

Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup winning team have returned to the country to a hero’s welcome on Tuesday. The Lankans, who were not among the favourites to even make it to the final, lifted the trophy following a 23-run victory over Pakistan in the final on Sunday.
13 September 2022, 06:47 AM

Hamza Choudhury wants to play for Bangladesh

Hamza Choudhury is open to playing for Bangladesh, admitting he would be "more than proud" and "honoured" to represent the nation.
13 September 2022, 05:43 AM

Warner ready to talk leadership with Cricket Australia

David Warner says he still considers leadership roles a privilege and is ready to talk to Cricket Australia about ending the ban imposed on him for his part in the Newlands ball-tampering incident.
13 September 2022, 05:17 AM

Ashraful heads home late winner as U-20s beat Bhutan

Bangladesh's bid to qualify for the finals of the AFC U-20 Championship after 20 years went one step ahead when the boys in red and green handed a 2-1 defeat to Bhutan in their qualifying match in Bahrain on Monday. 
12 September 2022, 18:18 PM