Offensive remark against Prophet: BJP lawmaker arrested, suspended from party

A legislator of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the southern state of Telangana was arrested and suspended today (August 23, 2022) from the party for reportedly making objectionable remark against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
23 August 2022, 11:39 AM

No Covid-19 deaths, 175 cases recorded in 24hrs; positivity rate now 3.85%

At least 175 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 23, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 August 2022, 11:33 AM

Where can the ailing get medicine late at night?

The Dhaka South City Corporation has decided that general drug stores will close by midnight. Medicine shops attached to hospitals must close by 2am. But what happens if someone needs medicine urgently after 2am?
23 August 2022, 11:07 AM

Abandoned newborn rescued alive after 999 call

A newborn was found alive this morning after she was abandoned on the streets in Sirajganj’s Kamarkhand upazila.
23 August 2022, 10:52 AM

45 bhori gold stolen from former additional IGP’s home 

Burglars broke into the house of a former additional inspector general of police in Dhaka’s Eskaton area and made away with 45 tola of gold jewellery.
23 August 2022, 09:19 AM

Pakistani troops to provide security in Qatar World Cup?

Pakistan's cabinet has approved a draft agreement that allows the government to provide troops for security at the FIFA soccer World Cup in Qatar later this year, Pakistan's information minister said on Monday.
23 August 2022, 09:19 AM

“If anything happens to Hasina, Bangladesh won’t be livable”

Urging Awami League leaders and activists to remain united, lawmaker Shamim Osman today (August 23, 2022) said the country will not be livable if anything happens to Prime Minister and party president Sheikh Hasina.
23 August 2022, 08:39 AM

Slow start gives Liverpool and Klopp cause for concern

Three months ago Liverpool stood on the brink of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies. Three games into the new season, they are yet to win a game.
23 August 2022, 07:05 AM

Dravid tests positive for Covid, to join Asia Cup squad later

India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and will join the Asia Cup squad later in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.
23 August 2022, 07:01 AM

Shubman Gill dedicates maiden ton to hard-to-please dad

India's Shubman Gill dedicated his maiden international hundred to his father after getting "schooled" by him for missing the mark earlier, the top order batsman said after his match-winning 130 in the third one-dayer against Zimbabwe in Harare.
23 August 2022, 06:56 AM

Ex-BCB director Shafiqur Rahman Munna no more

The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s former director Shafiqur Rahman Munna passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday morning. He was 70.
23 August 2022, 06:18 AM

Ten Hag hails Man Utd's change of attitude in Liverpool win

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said a change in attitude and spirit from his players was the reason behind a huge 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday to lift the gloom around Old Trafford.
23 August 2022, 03:11 AM

Stokes opens up about anxiety medication

England Test captain Ben Stokes kept the dialogue on mental health going as the all-rounder revealed he was still on anxiety medication after returning from a six-month break to focus on his wellbeing.
23 August 2022, 03:04 AM

Uninspired Juve held by Sampdoria

Juventus were held to an uneventful goalless draw by Sampdoria on Monday, while Chris Smalling headed Roma to a 1-0 win over Cremonese to make it two wins from two.
23 August 2022, 02:55 AM

India complete whitewash despite Raza's valiant ton

Shubman Gill made his first international hundred as India beat Zimbabwe by 13 runs after a tense finish in Harare on Monday to complete a 3-0 ODI whitewash.
23 August 2022, 02:45 AM

Man Utd beat Liverpool to give Ten Hag lift off

Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday.
23 August 2022, 02:31 AM

Tigers set to depart for Asia Cup today

Bangladesh are set to fly for the UAE today evening, having participated in two practice matches at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday and Monday respectively.
22 August 2022, 18:02 PM

Birthday boy Naim included in Asia Cup squad

On his 23rd birthday, Mohammad Naim was recalled to the Bangladesh national side as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday included the opener in the Tigers' squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, to begin on August 27 in the UAE.
22 August 2022, 12:16 PM

Domingo is 'all for making the team better'

Russell Domingo is probably the only head coach in world cricket who has been given a break over his duty from T20 format in order to focus on ODI and Test cricket after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to apply drastic measures to change the fortunes of the Tigers in the shortest format.
22 August 2022, 12:15 PM

Casemiro bids emotional farewell to Real Madrid

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro wept on Monday as he bade an emotional farewell to Real Madrid following a trophy-laden nine-year stay with the LaLiga club.
22 August 2022, 12:08 PM