Author: Sports Desk
Defending champions Fortune Barishal held their nerve in a thrilling final, chasing down a record target to retain their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title, defeating Chittagong Kings by three wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. A brilliant partnership between Tamim Iqbal and Kyle Mayers guided Barishal towards their victory target of 194-3, the highest ever chased in a BPL final. Tamim’s 54 off 29 balls, including nine fours and a six, and Mayers’ explosive 46 off 28 balls, featuring three fours and as many sixes, set the platform for the chase. Rishad Hossain’s cameo…
The 26th Rafi Smriti Art Competition took place in Chattogram on Friday, at the Rotary Center of the city. The event began at 3 PM and gathered the participation of over 500 students from various schools, competing across three categories. At the end of the competition, 39 students were awarded cash prizes and gifts. The prize distribution ceremony was attended by the Chief Guest, Faruk-e-Azam Bir Protik, the Advisor to the Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation. In his speech, he expressed his gratitude to the organizers, journalist Osman Goni Monsur and Dr. Rownak Jahan, for their continuous efforts in…
People, some alone and others with families, have gathered to witness the half-demolished house that once belonged to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. On Friday morning, February 7, crowds were still seen milling around the wreckage, much like the past two days. Some visitors roamed through the broken structure, while others captured photos and videos as keepsakes of the historic site. At the same time, scrap dealers and low-income individuals were seen cutting metal rods from the debris. Armed with hammers, shovels, and cutting blades, they were collecting pieces of iron from…
The Office of the Chief Adviser has issued a stern warning, stating that law enforcement agencies will take strict measures against anyone involved in provocative activities aimed at destabilizing the country. In a press release issued late on the night of Thursday, February 6, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing expressed deep concern over reports that certain individuals and groups were attempting to vandalize and set fire to various institutions and properties across the country. The government has vowed to strongly resist such actions. The statement further emphasized the interim government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of…
Lentils, packed with protein, vitamins, and essential minerals, are highly beneficial for health. These legumes are particularly helpful in controlling anemia. But did you know that three types of lentils can also aid in weight loss? Chickpeas (Chola Dal): Chickpeas are rich in Vitamin B complex, which helps keep the body healthy and boosts energy levels. A serving of cooked chickpeas can provide up to 33% of the daily protein requirement. Packed with antioxidants, chickpeas also benefit the heart by reducing inflammation and maintaining heart health. Toor Dal (Arhar Dal): A cup of cooked toor dal fulfills up…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has raised alarms over the country’s current situation, warning that the stability of both the state and the government could be jeopardized if the ruling authorities do not take decisive action. In a press release issued last night, the BNP expressed concern that failure to manage emerging challenges could lead to serious threats to national stability. The party’s Senior Joint Secretary General, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, warned that the situation could pave the way for the return of defeated fascist elements, as well as extremist, anarchist, and anti-democratic forces, both from within and outside the…
The United Nations World Food Programme urged the international community and “all donors” Thursday to help feed millions of Gazans and rebuild the war-ravaged area. The UN agency said it had provided more than 15,000 tonnes of food since a fragile January 19 ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, feeding more than 525,000 people, but that much more needed to be done. “We call on the international community and all donors to continue supporting WFP’s life-saving assistance at this pivotal moment,” said Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau following a visit. “The scale of the needs…
Bangladeshi actress Sohana Saba has been taken into custody by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) for questioning, confirmed by Talebur Rahman, the DC (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Earlier, actress Meher Afroz Shaon was also detained by the DB for her involvement in alleged state conspiracy charges. She was arrested from the Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area on Thursday and taken to the DB office for further questioning regarding the matter. Rezaul Karim Malik, the Additional Commissioner of DB, confirmed that Meher Afroz Shaon was detained in connection with an alleged conspiracy against the state. She is currently…
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary-General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a member of the party’s Standing Committee, and Barrister Zaima Rahman, a representative of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, attended the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The event, held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, took place at the White House at 7 AM local time and lasted for seven hours. The National Prayer Breakfast is a longstanding tradition in the United States, hosted by the President within the first 100 days of their term. It invites prominent political figures, diplomats,…
The Anudhyan Kendro, a social research organization, held a screening of a documentary titled “July Uprising and Hasina’s Series of Massacres” on wednesday evening at the Zero Point of Chittagong University. The event, which began at 8:30 PM, was attended by over a hundred students, faculty members, and professionals. During the event, Professor Mozammel Haque of the Department of Philosophy at Chittagong University remarked that the spirit of July’s uprising still resides in the hearts of every student in the country. He emphasized that such events help sharpen the awareness of the youth and counter the arrogance of authoritarian…