No Covid-19 death in 24hrs; positivity rate now 6.94%

At least 282 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 7, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
7 September 2022, 10:32 AM

Bangladesh, India decided to cooperate in new areas

Bangladesh and India have agreed to collaborate in new areas of cooperation like environment, climate change, cyber security, ICT, space technology, green energy and blue economy.
7 September 2022, 09:35 AM

Global warming, wildfires to worsen air pollution: UN

More frequent and intense heatwaves and wildfires driven by climate change are expected to worsen the quality of the air we breathe, harming human health and ecosystems, the UN warned Wednesday.
7 September 2022, 09:16 AM

“Called on Sheikh Hasina, discussed matters of bilateral importance”

India’s Minister for North Eastern Region Development G Kishan Reddy today met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her suite in Hotel ITC Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi and discussed matters of bilateral importance.
7 September 2022, 08:27 AM

Cricketer Al-Amin sued again over domestic violence

Bangladesh national team cricketer Al-Amin Hossain was sued again today (September 7, 2022) by his wife over family violence.
7 September 2022, 08:18 AM

Husband killed actress Shimu over family dispute: Probe report

Film actress Raima Islam Shimu was killed by her husband Khandaker Shakhawat Alim Nobel over a family feud, according to a probe report.  
7 September 2022, 07:46 AM

Mbappe gets PSG off to flying start in Champions League

Kylian Mbappe produced two lethal first-half finishes as Paris Saint-Germain got their latest bid for Champions League success off to a winning start by beating Juventus 2-1 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.
6 September 2022, 21:26 PM

Haaland double fires Man City in Sevilla rout

Erling Haaland maintained his incredible start to life at Manchester City as the Norway striker's double inspired a 4-0 rout of Sevilla in Tuesday's Champions League opener.
6 September 2022, 21:15 PM

Real Madrid begin CL defence with commanding victory

Real Madrid shrugged off the loss of Karim Benzema to an early injury as the holders got their defence of the Champions League off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory at Celtic.
6 September 2022, 21:07 PM

Will concrete tracks help Tigers in the long run?

In an attempt to adapt to the fast and bouncy tracks in Australia where the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup is staged to be set next month, the Bangladesh team management had asked the grounds committee to prepare some new concrete tracks at the National Academy ground in Mirpur.
6 September 2022, 15:07 PM

Biman to drop several recruited pilots on corruption charges: State Minister

Several pilots who were recruited by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, will be dropped from the national flag carrier due to irregularities, corruption and nepotism in the recruitment process, State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali said today.
6 September 2022, 14:43 PM

Australia ride Green energy to pip New Zealand

Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.
6 September 2022, 13:03 PM

No EVMs in next nat'l election: 39 eminent citizens urge EC

Thirty-nine eminent citizens have urged the Election Commission against using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the upcoming national election in the country.
6 September 2022, 12:40 PM

Summit supports migrant workers in Singapore

In an effort to fundraise for the Migrant Workers' Welfare Fund, HOME in Singapore, Summit with the Tagore Society Singapore organised a charity concert, said a press release.
6 September 2022, 10:28 AM

Raina retires from professional cricket

Indian batter Suresh Raina on Tuesday announced retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic cricket. However, he will be featuring in the upcoming Road Safety World Series and could also be seen playing the overseas leagues.
6 September 2022, 10:21 AM

RVD misses out on South Africa's World T20 squad

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced the Proteas' squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month.
6 September 2022, 10:04 AM

Move over 'Big Three', says Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe believes a new generation of players are ready to take over from tennis's "Big Three" after his stunning upset of Rafael Nadal at the US Open on Monday.
6 September 2022, 08:53 AM

I don't know when I'll be back, says Nadal

Rafael Nadal admitted Monday that he wasn't sure when he will return to action after Frances Tiafoe condemned him to his earliest US Open exit since 2016.
6 September 2022, 06:43 AM

Trains to travel? Why not sand yachts? jokes PSG coach

Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier has joked that his side would travel on a sand yacht for their Ligue 1 trips after the French champions were criticised for using a plane to get to Nantes last weekend.
6 September 2022, 06:06 AM

Pogba risks missing out on World Cup

Paul Pogba underwent successful knee surgery on Monday night, Juventus said as the France midfielder's hopes of appearing at the World Cup hang in the balance.
6 September 2022, 05:44 AM