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DCs asked to take steps to contain prices of essentials in Ramadan

Deputy commissioners (DCs) have been asked to remain vigilant so that no one can manipulate the prices of daily essentials during the month of Ramadan, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said on Wednesday. The minister said this while talking to reporters after the fourth meeting with DCs at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city, reports UNB. “I have asked them to ...

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India top ODI rankings after 3-0 sweep of New Zealand

Blazing centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered India to a 3-0 series sweep of New Zealand and go top of the one-day international rankings on Tuesday. The hosts hammered the Kiwis by 90 runs in the third match in Indore after Rohit (101) and Gill (112) put on 212 for the opening wicket to guide the hosts ...

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BPL demonstrates a perfect nail-biter as Sylhet beat Barishal by 2 run

The Sylhet Strikers secured a dramatic 2-run victory over Fortune Barishal in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday, which came as a perfect example of a nail-biting finish. The Strikers, who were put to bat first, put up a strong total of 173 for five in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant innings from Najmul Hossain Shanto ...

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ICC Women’s T20 WC: Bangladesh leave Dhaka for South Africa

The Bangladesh team left Dhaka for South Africa Monday evening to play the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh team has always struggled to meet expectations in this event, but this time they are determined to make a lasting impression. The World Cup will commence on February 9, and the Bangladesh team left early for South Africa to make ...

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Eddie Nketiah gives Arsenal 3-2 win over Man United

Arsenal’s academy products are keeping the club’s Premier League title challenge on track. Eddie Nketiah netted twice — including a 90th-minute winner — and Bukayo Saka also scored to give Arsenal a 3-2 win over Manchester United on Sunday to maintain some breathing room atop the table, AP reports. The victory keeps Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City with ...

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MATCHDAY: Man U gunning for Arsenal in title race clash

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Arsenal hosts Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in a match that could blow the Premier League race wide open. A win for United would see it move to within five points of the leader and give hope to Manchester City and Newcastle that the London club can be caught. ...

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BCB announces new national contract for 2023

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a new national contract for the year 2023, comprising of 21 players. Four new players- Khaled Ahmed, Zakir Hasan, Musaddek Hossain Saikot, and Hasan Mahmud- have been included in the contract. The contract will be valid until December 31, 2023. However, four players- Shadman Islam, Yasir Ali, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, and Mohammad Naim- have ...

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Lewandowski hits two as Barca thrash Ceuta in Spanish Cup

Barcelona romped to a 5-0 win over minnows Ceuta to reach the Spanish Cup quarter-finals on Thursday, riding the wave after winning their first trophy of the season last week. The Catalans lifted the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh with a convincing triumph over Real Madrid, and after initially struggling to break down Ceuta’s defence, eventually the goals arrived. Robert ...

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Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi

Grimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his first goal in Saudi Arabia against a Paris Saint-Germain team featuring old foe Lionel Messi. Messi had already scored early in Thursday’s exhibition game when Ronaldo was flattened boxing-match style by PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas after about 30 minutes in Riyadh, ...

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Iftikhar, Shakib flay Rangpur to hand Barishal big win

Iftikhar Ahmed and captain Shakib Al Hasan combined for a 192 runs for an undefeated fifth wicket partnership, comfortably the highest in recognized T20 cricket as Fortune Barishal secured an emphatic 67-run win over Rangpur Riders at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Thursday. They went past the record of Dan Mousley and Adam Hose who put on 171 ...

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