MULTAN, Pakistan, Oct 16 (AFP): Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries including centurion Ben Duckett to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday.An absorbing second day's play on...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has set the stage for Shakib Al Hasan's farewell from Test cricket, naming the veteran all-rounder in their 15-man squad for the first Test against South Africa in the city, reports Cricbuzz.The squad is largely...
The newly appointed head coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team, Phil Simmons, has arrived in the city on Wednesday for his first assignment with the Tigers-a two-Test home series against South Africa, report agencies.The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said...
GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters/AFP): The United States has told Israel it must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on US military aid, US officials said, in the strongest such...
BEIRUT, Oct 16 (AFP): The Israeli military launched strikes in southern Beirut on Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying it would leave Hezbollah forces near his country's border.An AFP journalist saw black...
2SYDNEY, Oct 16 (AFP): Hundreds of mysterious black tar-like balls have washed up on a popular Sydney beach, prompting lifeguards to close the strand to swimmers."Mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris" began appearing on Coogee Beach on Tuesday afternoon the local mayor...
MICHIGAN, Oct 16 (BBC): Marcie Paul is nervous. A Democratic activist, Ms Paul has been knocking on hundreds of strangers' doors, making phone calls and sending out flyers, all in an effort to woo people here to vote for Kamala...
SRINAGAR, Oct 16 (AP): Leaders of Kashmir's biggest political party were sworn into office Wednesday to run a largely powerless government after the first election since India stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago.National Conference leader...
ISTANBUL, Oct 16 (AFP): Many areas of eastern Turkey were shaken by a 5.9-magnitude quake on Wednesday although there were no immediate reports of fatalities, officials said.The tremor happened at 10:46 am (0746 GMT) in Kale in Malatya, a province...
SHARIATPUR, Oct 16 (BSS): A man was killed in a clash over a land-related dispute in Modhdho Siddha area in Damudya upazila of the district on Wednesdday.The deceased was identified as Sirajul Islam Majhi, 55, of the area.Local people said...
RAJSHAHI, Oct 16 (BSS): Intake of safe food can be the crucial means of maintaining sound health as unsafe dietary habits, particularly excessive consumption of trans fats and salt, are increasing the risk of hypertension related non-communicable diseases and deaths...
MANIKGANJ, Oct 16 (UNB): Amid the skyrocketing prices of daily essentials, including vegetables, in kitchen markets across the country, growers in Manikganj district are worried about counting huge losses due to low production of chili caused by extreme drought.The chilies...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-10-17 00:00:00
SYLHET, Oct 16: People from different parts of the country crowded natural sites in Sylhet region on a four-day vacation for Durga Puja.Tour operators said more than 0.4 million (04 lakh) vacationers thronged the tourists spots in Sylhet region due...
"The crowd is untruth. It is the place where the individual loses himself, and it is the place where the individual becomes a tool of the collective," - Gustave Le BonBangladesh has a rich history of civil movements driven by...
Chittagong University is an autonomous higher education institution in Bangladesh with approximately 30,000 students currently enrolled. Many of these students rely on the Chittagong University Medical Center for common ailments such as colds, fevers, injuries, or the early stages of...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh has faced a notable economic slowdown in the past year, raising concern about its economic growth prospect. One critical aspect of this slowdown is the stalling of several major infrastructure projects, which is likely to leave a far-reaching impact...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-10-17 00:00:00
The rise in interest rates on bank loans, driven by the government's efforts to control inflation, is proving to be a double-edged sword. While containing inflation is critical, the relentless increase in borrowing costs is severely hurting businesses and dampening...
At the time of unveiling the results of the truncated Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examinations, Chairman of the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee Tapan Kumar Sarker claims that this year's results have followed the general trend of the past few...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Ethel Skakel Kennedy lived a lonely life in the five decades-plus since the assassination of her husband, Senator Robert Francis Kennedy, in June 1968. When she passed on last week at the ripe old age of ninety-six, obituaries on her...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak, on expected supply outlook for next year and short-term demands.The benchmark palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives...
London copper rose on Wednesday as investors squared their bets on lower prices after a rebound from a key psychological support level and ahead of a Chinese conference on the property sector, reports Reuters.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange...
Gold prices extended gains to a second straight session on Wednesday, driven by weaker equities and bond yields, while traders eagerly await U.S. economic data to gauge the Federal Reserve's timeline on a potential interest rate reduction reports Reuters.Spot gold...
PARIS/CANBERRA, Oct 16 (Reuters): Chicago corn and soybean futures edged higher on Wednesday, consolidating after multi-week lows in the previous session when forecast rain in Brazil and Argentina eased drought concerns.Wheat futures eased further to a three-week low, with rain...
LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Wednesday as uncertainty looms over what may happen next in the Middle East conflict, while an outlook for ample supply next year added downward pressure.Crude fell more than 4 per cent to...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday), according...
Students and teachers of Milestone College at Uttara in the capital rejoicing after publication of the HSC results on Tuesday. The college has achieved cent per cent passing rate with 2,000 students getting GPA-5. — Press Release
A factual mistake crept into the intro of the news item titled 'Metro-rail operation thru Mirpur-10 resumes today' carried on Page-03 in Tuesday's issue of The Financial Express.It was mistakenly mentioned that the metro-rail operation thru the Mirpur-10 station resumed...
Pediatric Surgeon of Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital Professor Dr. Md. Abu Jafor has been appointed as Director General (acting) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports BSS.The Health Services Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare...
A group of the Supreme Court (SC) lawyers demonstrated on the court premises on Tuesday, demanding resignation or removal of 30 judges of the High Court (HC), accusing them of committing corruption and flattering the government of Sheikh Hasina, reports...
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said Bangladesh and China are now facing 'significant historical opportunities' for deeper cooperation between the two countries, reports UNB."China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to seize the opportunities of the 50th anniversary...
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