Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday.
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India bowl out England for 248 in ODI opener
Debutant fast bowler Harshit Rana and spinner Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each Thursday as India dismissed England for 248 in their first one-day international in Nagpur.
Australia's Stoinis retires from ODIs ahead of Champions Trophy
Marcus Stoinis on Thursday announced his immediate retirement from one-day international cricket, leaving Australia needing to replace the all-rounder in their Champions Trophy squad.
SI withdrawn after detention of July protesters
A sub-inspector of Uttara West police station was withdrawn early Wednesday, hours after Tuesday evening鈥檚 detention of three students of the Students Against Discrimination in the capital鈥檚 Uttara...
Attacks on police show public order failure
A SERIES of mob attacks on the police and their stations centring on attempts at snatching away the detained that have taken place recently, the latest having happened in Dhaka at night on February 4, are deplorable on a couple of counts. Such incidents taking place one after another harm law enforcement and the public perception about law enforcement. The...
July uprising student leaders to launch party by February
The Students鈥� Against Discrimination and the Jatiya Nagarik Committee at a press conference in Dhaka on Wednesday said that they would announce the formation of a new moderate political party by February, following a week-long campaign titled 鈥楢pnar Chokhe Natun Bangladesh鈥�...
Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
Australia captain Pat Cummins is 鈥榟ugely unlikely鈥� for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said Wednesday.
Root 'crucial' for England ahead of Champions Trophy: Buttler
England captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said Joe Root will play a 鈥榗rucial role鈥� in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month.
ACC prosecutes Max group chair among four for graft
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Tuesday filed cases against four people including Max Group chairman Golam Mohammed Alamgir and former deputy secretary Syed Mujibul Haque on charges of amassing illegal wealth and embezzling money...
Cristiano declares himself the most complete footballer ever
Cristiano Ronaldo ended the long-standing debate on who is the greatest player of all time. He put himself ahead of eternal rival Lionel Messi, 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona, and Brazil legend Pele to declare himself GOAT.
Foreign fund cuts to worsen Rohingya crisis: Touhid
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain urged the international community to come forward to support Rohingyas, noting that any foreign fund cuts would make addressing the Rohingya humanitarian crisis even harder...
Criminal probe launched into Israel PM鈥檚 wife
Israeli police are conducting a criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the office of the state attorney said in a letter made public on Sunday...
MYANMAR鈥橲 CRISIS: Regional threat, strategic response
MYANMAR鈥橲 ongoing civil war has reached a critical point, with the rise of ethnic armed organisations significantly altering the balance of power in the country. Among these groups, the Arakan Army has gained substantial control over Rakhine State, capturing key border areas near Bangladesh. This shift in power has further complicated the already...
Khulna blow away star-studded Rangpur
Nasum Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Naim Sheikh led the demolition job as Khulna Tigers blew away star-studded Rangpur Riders to win by a massive margin of nine wickets in the eliminator match of the ongoing BPL at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.
Abhishek's brilliant ton helps India demolish England in final T20
India's Abhishek Sharma hit a brutal 135 to set up a crushing 150-run win over England in the fifth T20 international and seal the series 4-1 on Sunday.
GENOCIDE CASE AGAINST HASINA:聽Victim鈥檚 mother seeks protection from ICT
The mother of a student who was shot during the July-August mass uprising sought protection from the International Crimes Tribunal, alleging threats and intimidation after filing a genocide case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina...
Rajshahi continue to stir controversies in BPL
In the latest episode of the Bangladesh Premier League's ongoing controversy, Durbar Rajshahi announced on Sunday that its foreign players and coaching staff were beginning to depart for their respective countries, following media reports that they had been stranded in Bangladesh due to a non-payment issue.
Hannan to step down from national selector鈥檚 role
Hannan Sarkar is set to step down from his position as Bangladesh national team selector to pursue his career in coaching.
India clinch back-to-back U19 World Cup titles
India deliver a dominant performance to defeat South Africa in Kuala Lumpur and win the ICC Women鈥檚 U19 T20 World Cup 2025 title. India finished the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup in just the same style they had demonstrated all the way along - with confidence and brilliance as they took South Africa apart in the final and won by nine wickets.
Anamul not subject to travel ban: BCB
The Bangladesh Cricket Board stated that it was not aware of any measures regarding Anamul Haque Bijoy鈥檚 restriction on travelling outside or leaving the country.
BANKING SECTOR: Legal complexities worsen default loan crisis
The legal framework for handling non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh has become dysfunctional, allowing wilful defaulters to exploit loopholes and delay repayment, according to a report by the task force on economic reforms...
Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
Kohli flops on return to domestic cricket
Superstar Indian cricketer Virat Kohli flopped on his first domestic cricket match in more than a decade Friday to the dismay of thousands who turned out to see him play.
ICT rebukes govt for arrest warrant聽failure
The International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday rebuked the prosecution for failing to execute arrest warrants against suspects linked to the July-August 2024 genocide and crimes against humanity, and enforced disappearances during the ousted Awami League regime.
Afghan women cricketers reunite in first game after fleeing Taliban
Afghanistan's women cricketers on Thursday played their first game since fleeing the Taliban three years ago, a charity match in Australia that captain Nahida Sapan hoped would spark 鈥榓 movement for change鈥�.
Bangladesh women crush to T20I series defeat against West Indies
The Bangladesh women鈥檚 team suffered a crushing 106-run defeat against West Indies in the second T20I and lost the three-match series at the Warner Park in St Kitts on Thursday.
Beximco incurs losses amid banking crisis, factory halt
The Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited incurred a loss of Tk 243 crore in the second quarter (October-December) of the financial year 2024-25, losing Tk 2.58 per share....
Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
England down India to keep T20 series alive
Disciplined bowling and a quickfire 51 by Ben Duckett helped England bounce back to win the third T20 international against India on Tuesday and keep the series alive.
Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs
Australia's Steve Smith joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.