1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (August 31, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 August 2022, 11:23 AM

Only 6% private hospitals had licences in 2019

Only six percent of the private hospitals were found to have licences during an assessment conducted in the country in 2019.
31 August 2022, 11:13 AM

India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Both India and Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group A match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, 28 August.
31 August 2022, 10:22 AM

Two Bangladeshi expatriates drown in New York lake

Two Bangladeshi expatriates drowned in White Lake in the town of Bethel in New York, USA on Sunday (August 28, 2022).
31 August 2022, 07:54 AM

Age-verification process dents BFF's youth league prospects

With only two weeks till the start of the BFF U-18 Football League on September 15, Bangladesh Premier league (BPL) clubs are having acute struggles in forming their squads as a majority of their players were ruled out after the age-verification process, meaning clubs had to hold back from starting training in full swing.
30 August 2022, 18:14 PM

Tigresses begin training for T20 WC qualifier

While the men’s team are eyeing to clinch their much-awaited Asia Cup title in the UAE, the Bangladesh national women’s cricket team started their training camp for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
30 August 2022, 18:04 PM

BAF allows Suman to attend national training camp

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) allowed Suman Reza to take part in the Bangladesh national football team’s preparation camp ahead of two FIFA friendly matches against Cambodia and Nepal on September 22 and 27, respectively.
30 August 2022, 17:54 PM

Shakib strikes as Tigers keep things tight early

Defending a low total, Bangladesh kept Afghanistan under pressure early in the innings in their Asia Cup group stage game at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium today.
30 August 2022, 16:17 PM

Mosaddek stands out after Bangladesh top-order crumbles

Bangladesh top-order batters displayed a disappointing act after captain Shakib Al Hasan, playing his 100th T20I, won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan in their Asia Cup opener at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE on Tuesday.
30 August 2022, 15:50 PM

Nagad Finance gets go-ahead to run as NBFI

The Bangladesh Bank today gave go-ahead to Nagad Finance PLC to form a non-bank financial institution (NBFI).
30 August 2022, 15:06 PM

Afghan spinners leave Tigers dizzy

Bangladesh made an underwhelming start after opting to bat first against Afghanistan in their Asia Cup opener at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE today.
30 August 2022, 14:37 PM

Musk issues another letter to scrap Twitter deal after whistleblower claims

Elon Musk has sent an additional letter of deal termination to Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) to include a recent whistleblower complaint from former security head of the social media firm as another reason to scrap the $44 billion deal.
30 August 2022, 14:07 PM

Bangladesh to bat first in Shakib’s 100th T20I

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and chose to bat first as the Tigers begin their Asia Cup campaign against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE today.
30 August 2022, 13:25 PM

Can Shakib fire in his 100th T20I?

Bangladesh T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan is going to play his 100th T20I match when the Tigers face Afghanistan in their Asia Cup opener in Sharjah tonight.
30 August 2022, 12:34 PM

Titumir College student dead after bus hits bike on Hanif Flyover

A college student died and another person was injured after a bus hit a motorcycle on Mayor Hanif Flyover this afternoon.
30 August 2022, 11:52 AM

Former army official, Netra News sued under DSA act in Barishal

A case under Digital Security Act has been filed against former army officer Hasinur Rahman and unidentified admin of Facebook page of online news portal Netra News in Barishal.
30 August 2022, 10:47 AM

“Stop harassing students at DU Registrar Building”: Solo protestor demands

A Dhaka University student today (August 30, 2022) started a sit-in in front of the university’s administrative building to press home an eight-point demand, including addressing the mismanagement in official services.
30 August 2022, 09:52 AM

Stolen newborn rescued, reunited with mother after 30 hours

A newborn, who was stolen from a clinic in Chattogram city on Sunday afternoon, has been safely reunited with his mother.
30 August 2022, 08:58 AM

Will injury halt Ghana striker's extraordinary record?

Ghana striker Inaki Williams suffered his first injury since 2016 on Monday evening when he was forced off during Athletic Bilbao’s comprehensive 4-0 La Liga victory over Cadiz.
30 August 2022, 08:30 AM

Bournemouth sack Scott Parker after Liverpool defeat

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker was sacked by the newly-promoted Premier League club on Tuesday, three days after they were beaten 9-0 by Liverpool at Anfield for their third successive defeat.
30 August 2022, 08:12 AM