Bangladesh Captain Mushfiqur Rahim expresses the hope Shane Jurgensen will overturn his decision to resign as head coach. But he hasn't gone into more detail since he is bound by a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) edict not to speak about...
Five players jointly lead the Open Group of Mohammedan International School Chess Championship securing full two points after the second round matches at the Club Pavilion in Motijheel Wednesday, reports UNB. The leaders are: FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman, Rafshan Bin...
Dhaka district emerged champions in the MARCEL LED Television Inter-divisional Women's Kabaddi Competition beating Narail district by 23-16 points with one creditable 'lona' in the final Wednesday at the Kabaddi Stadium in the city, reports BSS. Besides, Jamalpur district finished...
JOHANNESBURG, Apr 30 (AFP): South African sport remains divided by race 20 years after the end of apartheid, with the target of black-white equality in cricket and rugby still a long way off, according to a study released Tuesday. "The...
The third round, four-day matches of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) will begin tomorrow (Friday) at two venues in Fatullah after a three-month break, reports UNB. On the opening day, defending champions, also the 2nd edition's table topper, Walton Central Zone...
MUNICH, Apr 30 (AP): Sergio Ramos has his redemption, Cristiano Ronaldo has his goal record and Real Madrid is one win away from the long-awaited "Decima." Real Madrid carried out coach Carlo Ancelotti's game plan to perfection and routed title...
KARACHI, Apr 30 (AFP): Pakistan's cricket chief Wednesday backed Misbah-ul-Haq as one-day captain, saying he would lead the side to next year's World Cup. Chief selector Moin Khan Tuesday hinted at a possible change of one-day captain, saying discussions were...
The fourth round three-day match of the Young Tigers U-18 National Cricket Competition will kick off tomorrow (Friday) at four venues of the country, reports UNB. All matches will begin at 8:00 am. On the opening day, Khulna Division will...
England to name World Cup squad on May 12 LONDON, Apr 30: England Manager Roy Hodgson will reveal his squad for the World Cup on May 12, a day after the Premier League season ends, the Football Association announced Wednesday....
Mohammed Hossain | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
It is no doubt a positive aspect in our country that the government has been putting increasing emphasis on the education sector in general and higher education in particular. In addition, development of the IT sector is a plus point...
Kazi Md Mukitul Islam | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh is endowed with rich human capital. It may not have oil, gold or copper as much as others, but has brain, hands and bodies as the unique resources. The majority of the people in this country are involved in...
This year's May Day is once again going to be observed under the lengthening grim shadow of the Rana Plaza tragedy, no matter if it is one year on since the one of the worst industrial catastrophes in past two...
Rahman Jahangir | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Today is May Day 2014. This year, the May Day has an added significance for Bangladesh. In the aftermath of Rana Plaza and Tazreen Fashions tragedies, Global attention has been focused on the issues of labour rights, workplace safety and...
Ridwan Quaium | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Domestic tourism has increased significantly in the last decade. The cycling revolution that is going on in the country has boosted domestic tourism, especially among the younger generation. Some of the young tourists these days use cycles as their mode...
A few days back, a nine-year-old girl Sompa Rani Das was trying to collect water in her vessels from Ramakrishna Mission, Motijheel. "What do you do?" I asked Sompa. What she said in reply was really heart-touching. "I have been...
The Financial Express in its April 30 issue mentioned that the newly-introduced luxury taxi-cabs were yet to attract users in significant numbers due mainly to improper fixation of fares coupled with insufficient number of cabs. The new fare has made...
Pradeep S Mehta | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Trade is expected to be big part of India's foreign policy when the new government comes in this summer. More importantly, States will be closely engaged in the strategy, which would also allow them to speak with their counterparts in...
Md Jamal Hossain | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Economic policies are usually used as instruments to solve economic problems in an economy. In recent times, our country is experiencing some problems caused not by the malfunctioning of pure economic forces but by the political forces. Some of the...
FE Report | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
The disbursement of funds under the capital market re-financing scheme is likely to be started Sunday as the toughest condition has been waived considering the utilisation of fund facility, officials said. They said the state-run Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB)...
FE Report | 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Stocks ended flat into the red on Wednesday after three sessions' steep fall with turnover improved slightly as lucrative prices prompted some investors to come up-front with last hour buying spree. The market started with a negative note and the...
Prime First Unit Fund NAV disclosed The total NAV of Prime Financial First Unit Fund stood at Tk 216,169,668 on the basis of cost price and Tk 196,403,802 on the basis of market price at the close of business operation...
The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Uttara Finance and Investments Limited was held at the Spectra Convention Centre, Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting attended by a large number of shareholders unanimously approved 30% cash dividend for the year 2013....
LONDON, Apr 30 (Reuters): European stocks rose on Tuesday, as optimism surrounding corporate earnings and merger moves eclipsed the crisis in Ukraine, while rising euro zone money market rates and strong German consumer confidence supported the euro. Sterling also rose...
MUMBAI, Apr 30 (Business Standard): The benchmark indices had a roller-coaster ride before ending in the red for the fourth straight session due to both domestic poll-related concerns and global geo-political worries. The BSE Sensex oscillated in a broad range...
TOKYO, Apr 30 (AFP): Tokyo stocks ended higher Wednesday, with early gains squeezed after the yen rose on the Bank of Japan's decision to hold off expanding its stimulus programme. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 0.11 per cent,...
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