Brazil

Take back Brazilian wheat if returned, HC tells govt

The High Court orders the government to take back wheat imported from Brazil if any department or organisation wants to return as criticism continues over its quality.
8 July 2015, 09:06 AM

Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil, says Dani Alves

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil at last year's World Cup, says defender Dani Alves.
8 July 2015, 06:49 AM

Wheat shown in media not same as imported: Food minister

The picture of insect-infested wheat appearing in newspapers is not the wheat imported from Brazil, Food Minister Qamrul Islam claims.
7 July 2015, 13:53 PM

BNP demands Qamrul’s resignation

Accusing Food Minister Qamrul Islam of importing rotten wheat from Brazil, BNP demands his immediate resignation.
30 June 2015, 11:56 AM

‘Hulk’ football star sends goalie thru net (video)

28-year-old international soccer superstar Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, aka 'The Hulk,' lives up to his nickname when his single kick of a soccer ball sends the goalie flying through back of net.
30 June 2015, 07:22 AM

Writ challenges wheat imported from Brazil

Writ filed with the High Court challenges legality of import and distribution of “substandard” wheat from Brazil worth Tk 400 crore.
29 June 2015, 08:13 AM

Hero's joy turns into despair

Paraguay's penalty hero Derlis Gonzalez saw his celebrations curtailed by tragedy after his uncle died of heart attack following Paraguary's win over Brazil.
28 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Paraguay down Brazil on penalties, meet Argentina

Derlis Gonzalez slots two penalties, one in regular time and again in the shootout, to help Paraguay beat Brazil 4-3 after a 1-1 draw Saturday that advanced them to a Copa America semi-final against Argentina.
28 June 2015, 04:25 AM

Wheat imported from Brazil ‘not rotten’

The food ministry says it tested the wheat imported from Brazil and did not find any grain that is “rotten” or “unfit for human consumption”.
24 June 2015, 15:21 PM

Khaleda blasts govt for importing ‘rotten wheat’

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accuses the government of importing “rotten wheat” from Brazil.
24 June 2015, 15:04 PM

Brazil reach Copa America knockout stage

Thiago Silva and Roberto Firmino scored in each half to seal Brazil's place at the quarter-final stage of the Copa America as they defeated Venezuela.
22 June 2015, 04:30 AM

Messi reaches landmark in Argentina win

Lionel Messi wins his 100th cap as Argentina beat Jamaica to finish top of Copa America Group B and probably avoid Brazil in the quarter-finals.
21 June 2015, 04:39 AM

4-match ban ends Neymar’s Copa America

Neymar has been punished for his role in Wednesday's post-game brawl and will miss the remainder of the Copa America 2015.
20 June 2015, 11:39 AM

Neymar: Brazil striker banned for Copa America

Brazil striker Neymar will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for four games.
20 June 2015, 04:43 AM

Neymar sees red after Copa defeat

Brazil's Neymar was shown a red card after the final whistle at the Copa America as his side are beaten by Colombia for the first time since 1991.
18 June 2015, 04:58 AM

Brazil snatch late winner against Peru

Douglas Costa's injury-time goal gives struggling Brazil victory over Peru in their opening game of the 2015 Copa America.
15 June 2015, 05:28 AM

Chile beat Ecuador in Copa America opener

Hosts Chile began their quest for a maiden Copa America title with victory over Ecuador in Santiago.
12 June 2015, 12:36 PM

Brazil legend Pele in hospital after prostate surgery

Brazil legend Pele undergoes surgery for a prostate condition after he is admitted to hospital for the second time in six months.
8 May 2015, 05:51 AM

Tonnes of dead fish removed from Rio Olympic rowing venue

Brazilian workers remove more than 33 tonnes of dead fish from the 2016 Olympic rowing and canoeing venue in Rio de Janeiro.
17 April 2015, 04:57 AM

Brazil ruling party official resigns

The treasurer of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, Joao Vaccari, steps down, after being arrested over corruption at oil giant Petrobras.
16 April 2015, 04:44 AM