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Bangladesh Triumphs Over Afghanistan to Keep Asia Cup Hopes Alive

Abu dhabi: Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit a blistering fifty and spinners complemented him impeccably as Bangladesh kept their Asia Cup hopes alive, beating Afghanistan by 8 runs in a ‘do or die’ contest at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today. They…

Preparatory Meeting for Celebrating Durga Puja Held in Chuadanga

Chuadanga: A preparatory meeting was held in the district today ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community. The meeting took place at 10 am at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s offic…

Preparations Afoot in Kushtia for Smooth Celebration of Durga Puja

Kushtia: Extensive preparations are underway at puja mandaps in Kushtia ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Hindu community. Compared to last year, the number of puja mandaps in Kushtia district has increased by 22, bringing the total to …

Juan Mata Moves to Melbourne Victory from Western Sydney Wanderers

Melbourne: World Cup winner Juan Mata is set for a second season in Australia aged 37 after joining Melbourne Victory on Tuesday. The former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spain star moves from Western Sydney Wanderers, where he scored one goal and h…

One Arrested for Smuggling Yaba in Stomach in Teknaf

Teknaf: The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested a youth from the Teknaf area of the district for smuggling Yaba in his stomach. Commanding Officer (CO) of the 2nd Battalion of the BGB, Lieutenant Colonel Ashiqur Rahman, reported that Zahidullah…

UAE Hammer Oman in Asia Cup to Keep Super Four Hopes Alive

Abu dhabi: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu struck attacking half-centuries to lead United Arab Emirates to a thumping 42-run win over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday. Waseem, who hit 69, and Sharafu, who made 51, put on 88 runs for the open…