Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain took responsibility for the side’s three-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe in the first cricket Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. He admitted that his wretched shots early in the morning of Day 4 hastened Bangladesh’s collapse that saw Zimbabwe getting just 174-run target for a famous victory. Zimbabwe reached the target, albeit a hiccup to ...

Bangladesh national men’s hockey team concluded their group stage campaign on a high note after delivering a dominant 5-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their final Pool B match held in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday. After the barren first and second quarter, Rakibul Hasan finally broke the deadlock scoring a field goal in the 39th minute and he doubled the ...

Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning three-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first Test, overcoming a late fightback led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz to secure their first Test win since 2021. But they showed an unwavering resolve to seal the deal at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing victory target of 174, Zimbabwe looked to secure it with ease when ...

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense ...

A housewife was allegedly raped at knifepoint at a tea garden in Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj upazila on Tuesday night. Police arrested one individual in connection with the incident. The incident occurred inside the Alinagar Tea Garden under Alinagar union in the upazila. The arrested is Roni Mia, 32, a local auto-rickshaw driver and a resident of Shingrauli Eidgatila under Shamshernagar union ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecast for 2025, citing the economic impact of new U.S. tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump. The IMF now expects the global economy to expand by just 2.8 percent this year, down 0.5 percentage points from its January estimate. Next year’s growth projection has also been trimmed, with the global ...

The accomplices of the fascist, sitting inside the secretariat, are receiving additional advantages, BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas commented on Wednesday. “The statement that BNP people are sitting in the administration, is childish,” he said at a discussion organised by Ganatantra Forum titled ‘Democracy, Reform and Reality in the Current Context’ at the Jatiya Press Club. “Our struggle against ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has highlighted the importance of regional economy and integration, noting that working together can offer fantastic opportunities for the region and beyond. Speaking at a private business reception held on the sidelines of the Earthna Summit in Doha on Tuesday evening, Prof Yunus highlighted Bangladesh’s unique position in South Asia, surrounded by landlocked neighbors like ...

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division on Wednesday dismissed a corruption case filed against Prof Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government. An Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, issued this order. Barrister Md Abdullah Al Mamun was present in the court on behalf of Yunus, while Adv Asif Hossain was present for the ACC. The ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged on Tuesday the global leaders not to forget Palestine and Rohingyas crises, saying the Palestinians are not expendable. “The world must not ignore the humanitarian crises that affect people from Palestine to the Rohingyas in Bangladesh,” he said while delivering his keynote speech at Earthana Summit in Doha, Qatar. The chief adviser said impunity ...