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Girona players have made history, says Sanchez after reaching Champions League

The club, in La Liga for only the fourth season in their history, beat Barcelona 4-2 at their tiny Montilivi stadium to secure a top four finish.

5 May 2024 8:56 am
Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in the United States. His allies have a plan

Donald Trump's pledge to fight what he calls anti-white feeling in the US will likely embolden allies who seek to dismantle government and corporate programs created to battle racism and boost diversity in American life

5 May 2024 8:37 am
Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title

Coming back from 1-3 down in the decider and saving three match points in total, Swiatek claimed a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7) victory to secure the Madrid Open trophy for the first time.

5 May 2024 8:28 am
Student protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza spread

Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries

5 May 2024 8:22 am
Five assists for Messi, hat-trick for Suarez as Miami hit six

Without Messi, Miami had fallen to a 4-0 defeat to the Red Bulls in New York in March, but they more than avenged that loss with their merciless second half demolition job.

5 May 2024 8:06 am
Fitness, performance worries put T20 WC squad in limbo

While the Bangladesh team spent the gap day between the first and second Twenty20 Internationals against Zimbabwe at the team hotel, fast bowling coach Andre Adams and batting coach David Hemp spent a busy day yesterday, gearing up Soumya Sarkar for his return to action post-injury.

5 May 2024 6:45 am
Batting still top priority for both teams

Bangladesh got off to a winning start in the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on Friday, as the Tigers began ramping up preparations for the forthcoming T20 World Cup with wins under their belt.

5 May 2024 6:30 am
Five key factors in Real Madrid's title triumph

Carlo Ancelotti's side romped clear of last season's winners and shock challengers Girona to clinch their record-extending 36th La Liga trophy

5 May 2024 1:30 am
Bellingham crowns superb debut season at Real Madrid

It's Bellingham's league has become a common phrase among football fans and pundits in Spain and that is proof of his stunning start with the Spanish giants.

5 May 2024 1:00 am
Bangladesh, Egypt for strengthening bilateral ties

Bangladesh and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation by organising regular foreign office consultations.

5 May 2024 12:44 am
Woman found dead in Dhaka's Badda

Police recovered the body of a woman from a tinshed house in Badda's Satarkul area yesterday

5 May 2024 12:41 am
Haaland nets four as Man City rout Wolves 5-1

Hours after Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola's men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of Arsenal at the top with a game in hand

5 May 2024 12:30 am
5 May 2024 12:25 am
Real Madrid crowned champions of La Liga after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid, who have lost only once in the league this season, hold a 13-point advantage over second-placed Girona while Barcelona dropped to third

5 May 2024 12:01 am
Doctored Video: Indian police arrest Congress social media chief

Indian police said yesterday they had arrested the social media chief of the countrys main opposition party over accusations he doctored a widely shared video during an ongoing national election.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots

The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Heavy rain, thunderstorm forecast for entire week

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts heavy rainfall with thunderstorms across the country this week, starting on Tuesday and lasting through Saturday.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Full support for media to save environment

The government will ensure full support and protection for journalists who strive to do authentic environmental journalism, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat said yesterday.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
India lifts ban on onion export amid polls in key region

India yesterday removed the ban on onion exports subject to a minimum export price of $550 per tonne, a decision that can help boost the income of a large section of farmers and comes amidst Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions, including the state of Maharashtra.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Walton to make mobile phone circuit boards

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently decided to give approval to Walton Digi-Tech Industries to locally manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs) specifically for handsets.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Dhaka-Jashore Rail Line: Opens in July but will take a while to get full benefits

Bangladesh Railway is going to open Dhaka-Jashore rail line in July, but it may not able be to reap full benefit of the expensive project soon mainly due to shortages of manpower and carriages.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Man buys 8 flats in Dhaka using fakeNIDs

With the help of an outsourced employee at the Election Commissions national identity (NID) wing, Joynal Abedin alias Idrish managed to have six NID cards bearing his name.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Excess by executive magistrates worrying

Legal experts have expressed worries about the growing abuse of power by the executive magistrates.

4 May 2024 11:30 pm
Du Plessis, Kohli keep RCB in IPL play-off race

Chasing a modest 148 for victory, Du Plessis, who hit 64, and Kohli, who made 42, laid the foundations with a stand of 92 in 35 balls

4 May 2024 11:08 pm
Akij Biri Factory: Worker protest lay-off in Lalmonirhat

Workers of Akij Biri factory in Lalmonirhat's Kaliganj upazila stopped working since morning, protesting lay-off

4 May 2024 10:30 pm
Chairman candidate attacked by 'rivals

Upazila chairman candidate Shahana Ferdousi Sima was beaten up allegedly by the supporters of one of her rivals in Lalmonirhat early today

4 May 2024 10:07 pm
Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win

Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures they will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday.

4 May 2024 9:45 pm
Hilsa remains a luxury

Traders blame low supply for high price; not enough catch in rivers even after 2-month ban

4 May 2024 9:36 pm
Kings down Abahani in thriller to edge closer to title

Bashundhara Kings moved ever so closer to a fifth consecutive Bangladesh Premier League title with a thrilling 2-1 win against Abahani at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.

4 May 2024 9:30 pm
US support sought to build Smart Bangladesh

ERD secretary sits with US delegation on the sidelines of the ADB annual meeting

4 May 2024 9:10 pm
Bayern slump to loss against Stuttgart as Real await

Bayern, who are in second place on 69 points, two ahead of Stuttgart in third with two games left, face Real in Spain on Wednesday after their 2-2 draw in Munich.

4 May 2024 9:09 pm
Mubarak Ali Foundation launches case centre at IBA, DU

IBA Mubarak Ali Case Centre (IBA MACC), a study centre, has been launched at Dhaka University to create and highlight Bangladeshi business case studies for students locally and globally

4 May 2024 8:50 pm
Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum handed over to National Museum

The Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum has officially become a branch of the Bangladesh National Museum from today

4 May 2024 8:46 pm
Conclude ex-Robi CEOs case in 3 months: HC

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed lodged a lawsuit seeking Tk 227 crore compensation for his 'wrongful dismissal'

4 May 2024 8:41 pm
Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments

The occupation of a building at Columbia University by pro-Palestinian student protesters was in its 18th hour when photos and videos dinged across students' phones: police had parked at least seven jail buses south of the campus

4 May 2024 8:29 pm
BNP expels 61 more leaders for contesting upazila polls

The BNP has expelled 61 more of its grassroots leaders for participating in the second phase of the upcoming upazila elections by violating the party's decision

4 May 2024 8:02 pm
Ipswich promoted to Premier League for first time in 22 years

Ipswich needed a point to confirm promotion going into the final day of the season as Kieran McKenna's side became the first club since Southampton in 2012 to gain back-to-back promotions from third-tier League one to the Premier League.

4 May 2024 7:10 pm
Rail link on Dhaka-Mymensingh route restored

The line was declared normal after rescue operation ended around 5:20pm today

4 May 2024 7:07 pm
Arsenal keep pressure on Man City with win over Bournemouth

Victory put Arsenal on 83 points from 36 games with champions City on 79 from 34 ahead of their home clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers later on Saturday.

4 May 2024 7:03 pm
Opener Tanzid making better decisions now: Hemp

Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp praised opener Tanzid Tamim, pointing out the 23-year-olds mentality to stay ahead of the game after the left-handed batter scored a match-winning half-century in the Tigers eight-wicket win in the first of the five-match series against Zimbabwe in Chattogram on Friday.

4 May 2024 6:43 pm
Fire breaks out at Sundarbans Chandpai range

A fire broke out in in Chandpai range of East Sundarbans of Bagarhat this afternoon

4 May 2024 6:23 pm
Schools, colleges open tomorrow

All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical educational institutions across the country will resume classes starting tomorrow

4 May 2024 6:20 pm
Steps to be taken to restore Kaptai Lake: minister

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman today said necessary measures will be taken to bring back the lost beauty of Kaptai Lake in Rangamati

4 May 2024 5:40 pm
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Fixtures

A total of three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will be used for the showcase event.

4 May 2024 5:37 pm
Dr Atiur Rahman to receive honorary doctorate from SOAS University of London

Renowned economist and Professor Emeritus of Dhaka University Dr Atiur Rahman, will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

4 May 2024 5:17 pm
In cricket, Dhoni is like my father: Pathirana

After my father, in my cricket life, he [Dhoni] plays my fathers role, said Pathirana.

4 May 2024 4:15 pm
2 students drown in Uttara lake

Two schoolboys drowned in a lake in Diabari area of Dhakas Uttara sector-18 this afternoon

4 May 2024 4:12 pm
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: All squads so far

Teams will be allowed to make changes to their 15-man squad till May 24, the day the squads will be finalised.

4 May 2024 2:46 pm
Schedule of trains bound for western districts, Mymensingh disrupted

Schedule of trains bound for the country's western destinations has almost collapsed today following yesterday's collision, causing immense sufferings to the passengers

4 May 2024 2:42 pm
Hamas negotiators arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks: media

A Hamas delegation arrived Saturday in Egypt for the latest round of talks on a proposed truce and hostage release in Gaza, Egyptian state-linked media Al-Qahera News reported

4 May 2024 2:38 pm