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Bangladesh look to whitewash India

Bangladesh look to whitewash India
Bangladesh are determined to go out in the field with all guns blazing, to inflict a whitewash—locally known as ‘Banglawash’—on India, as they face the neighbouring country today in the third  and last match of the  one-day international series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The  day-and-night match will start at 3pm. Following a 3-0 clean sweep against Pakistan, another series win over India would also give Bangladesh the rare honour of whitewashing two mighty sub-continental giants in the space of just three months. “We are not thinking of a whitewash or Banglawash. It’s just another match, and we’ll go out to win it with all guns blazing, like the other two matches,”…

Dyke collapse sets off flooding in 15 villages

Dyke collapse sets off flooding in 15 villages

At least 15 villages in Kalapara upazila have been flooded by tidal water in the past three days due to a depression formed over Bay of Bengal. Saline water entered into these villages after collapse of flood control embankment at Charipara in Lalua union and at Nizampur-Komarpur in Mahipur union of…
AL to take country to desired destination: Syed Ashraf

AL to take country to desired destination: Syed Ashraf

The ruling Awami League (AL) General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam yesterday said that the country will reach its desired destination under the leadership of the party. “The history of Awami League is the history of dedication and achievements. The party is working hard to take the country forward…
Our policies towards Myanmar must 
be guided by prudence

Our policies towards Myanmar must be guided by prudence

44 years is a relatively long time to build up aviable economic relationship between two neighbouring countries- Bangladesh and Myanmar. Let us take stock of what we have institutionally done so far : Before independence (in 1966), an agreement to demarcate land boundary was signed with Myanmar. In…
On International Yoga Day, yoga is just  politics by other means

On International Yoga Day, yoga is just politics by other means

The business of yoga is steadily growing and includes an over $10 billion industry in the United States alone. Yet, some fear that yoga has been forgotten in India where it is being replaced by damaging “foreign” habits, such as eating unhealthy food and remaining stationary at desk jobs…
Proposed budget will reduce poverty, disparity, MPs say

Proposed budget will reduce poverty, disparity, MPs say

Terming the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-16 as pro-people, time befitting and investment-friendly, lawmakers yesterday said the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would be able to carry forward the country towards desired development through implementing the budget in line with its Vision…
Common switch 
for int’l calls to be launched today

Common switch for int�l calls to be launched today

The common switch for all incoming and outgoing international calls will be launched commercially today with a view to prevent illegal Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). On Monday, Bangladesh Telecommuni-cation Regulatory Commission (BTRC) issued a directive to mobile phone operators, public switched…
US-China talks focus on hacking, maritime row

US-China talks focus on hacking, maritime row

AFP, WASHINGTON: Top US and Chinese officials were set to join "candid" talks yesterday on the "complicated but consequential" ties between the world's two leading economies, with maritime disputes and cyber hacking high on the agenda. About 400 Chinese officials have converged…
Theatre Folks’ ‘Jamuna’ to be staged as opening play

Theatre Folks� �Jamuna� to be staged as opening play

Audience-admired play ‘Jamuna’ by Theatre Folks, an Oxford-based troupe of non-resident Bangladeshis, has been invited to the 23rd International India Theatre Olympiad in Cuttack, Odisha of India. The play will be staged as the opening show of the festival on July 1 at 7pm at Kala Bikash…
Bangladesh still not a big team: Nasir

Bangladesh still not a big team: Nasir

Standing on the brink of inflicting a whitewash on India for the first time, Bangladesh players don’t want the complacency to occupy them in the landmark match today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series which gave them 10th…
Dairy farm, a main source of income for people in Pakoria

Dairy farm, a main source of income for people in Pakoria

Dairy farms have made people self-reliant at three villages in Pakoria union near Sherpur town. At least 2,000 people have changed their lot by rearing cows and selling milk in the local markets of the district. Pakoria East para, Batiapara and Tilkandi are the three villages in Sadar Upazila known…
AL contributions undeniable: PM

AL contributions undeniable: PM

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said no one could deny her party’s contributions to Bangladesh history as it brought achievements in every field for the country’s people, reports UNB. “Bangladesh has achieved its independence under the leadership of…
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