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Mirza Abbas off to Bangkok for eye treatment

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas left Dhaka for Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday to undergo eye treatment. He was accompanied by his wife Afroza Abbas and son Mirza Yasir Abbas... Read More


Farmer dies of electrocution in Kurigram

, Aug. 19 -- A farmer was electrocuted in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram district on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Abdul Sattar, 50, son of late Sekendar Ali of Joytindranarayan villa... Read More


Farmer dies from electrocution in Kurigram

, Aug. 19 -- A farmer was electrocuted in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram district on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Abdul Sattar, 50, son of late Sekendar Ali of Joytindranarayan villa... Read More


Pakistan announce new central contracts, Babar and Rizwan demoted

, Aug. 19 -- Pakistan Cricket Board (BCB) has left out Category A altogether in its latest men's central contracts, a move that sees former captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan pushed d... Read More


Election in February, reaffirms Adviser Asif Nazrul

, Aug. 19 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said the national election will be held in February next as announced by the Chief Adviser. "We are determined from the government's side. Our Sir (Chi... Read More


Panel formed to investigate recent technical glitches in Biman flights

, Aug. 19 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formed a four-member high-profile body to investigate the recent technical faults in the flights of the national carrier from July 1 to August 13. The commi... Read More


EU pledges €4mn to support credible elections in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Ambassador and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Tuesday announced that the EU will provide a support package of 4 million euros to help Bang... Read More


Thama teaser: Ayushmann, Rashmika team up for a dark love tale

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Romance takes a sinister turn in Thama, a horror-romance featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna together on screen for the first time. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the ... Read More


Chinese investments so far offer little to Bangladesh economy

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Chinese investment in Bangladesh is increasing, but at a slower pace than in Southeast Asia and mostly in areas with limited long-term value for the economy. So far this year, three... Read More


Bangladesh looks to add punch with power-hitting coach

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- For Bangladesh, clearing the ropes has long been a talking point, as big shots often decide games in modern white-ball cricket where the team has struggled. To address that, the boa... Read More