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Labour reforms key to Bangladesh's economic growth: US delegation

The delegation concludes its visit to Bangladesh today

1d ago

Sastar Bazar: A relief for low-income families

Members of a voluntary organisation in Patuakhali town have been buying different vegetable items directly from the growers and selling those to consumers, especially low-income group people, at a cheaper price.

1d ago

Goods transport by lighter vessels: HC stays new policy for 6 months

The HC bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi issued the order on Tuesday after hearing a writ petition filed by 11 lighter vessel-owning firms.

6d ago

Road construction work: Sand lifting threatens Kuakata reserve forest

Locals said that despite repeated complaints to the authorities concerned, nothing has been done so far

1w ago

TCB to sell potato from tomorrow

Consumers in Dhaka can purchase up to 3 kilogrammes (kg) of potatoes at Tk 40 per kg through 50 trucks deployed across the city

1w ago

Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk ahead of G20 summit

Brazil's first lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva on Saturday insulted Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at an event ahead of the G20 summit in which she advocated tougher regulation of social media.

1w ago

Trump names vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. to head health dept

Moving quickly since his election last week, Trump has embarked on a campaign of political shock and awe as he rolls out an administration designed to upend -- and in some cases literally dismantle -- the US government.

1w ago

'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages

"I was happy to hear I was getting married... I thought my life would become easier," Shamila told AFP after her wedding to a man twice her age in hope of a more prosperous life.

1w ago

SL deny Afghanistan upset

Sri Lanka were in a tight spot losing out two wickets in the chase of 232 against Afghanistan in the 12th match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at Dunedin

9y ago

Tigers' match washed out

Due to the persistent rain, the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between Bangladesh and Australia in Brisbane today is officially declared abandoned by the officials. With this no-result match, both the teams shared one point each. The torrent became heavier with time, especially after the declaration of cyclone alert in the state of Queensland

9y ago

Weather threatens Tigers' match

Brisbane residents placed on alert as wild weather associated with Cyclone Marcia strikes Queensland, as reported in Cricket Australia weather update for the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup between Bangladesh and Australia

9y ago

WI beat Pakistan by 150 runs

West Indies beat Pakistan today by a big margin of 150 runs for their first win in the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at Christchurch

9y ago

New Zealand beat England by 8 wickets

New Zealand trampled England with Tim Southee’s seven-wicket haul and Brendan McCullum’s fiery batting in the ninth match of the World Cup 2015 at Wellington

9y ago

Zimbabwe beat UAE by 4 wickets

Zimbabwe were given a run for their money to close a nervy win against associate members UAE in the eighth match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015

9y ago

Team cheer Clarke's return: Johnson

The return of regular Australia captain Michael Clarke for the second World Cup match against Bangladesh has the team's "full support" even if it will be tough to change a winning side, fast bowler Mitchell Johnson

9y ago

Veteran Vettori picks 3 wickets

Veteran Kiwi spinner Daniel Vettori picks up three Scottish wickets and gives away only 24 runs in 8.2 overs in the ICC World Cup Match at Dunedin

9y ago

NZ beat Scotland by 3 wickets

Hosts New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first in the sixth match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at University Oval in Dunedin. Losing the toss and batting first, Scotland were packed for 142 runs. The Kiwis were made to pay to chase down the score. NZ now have four points in the Pool A.

9y ago

Match 5: West Indies VS Ireland

In the fifth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Darren Sammy and Lendl Simmons played crucial knocks to heave West Indies after a dismal start against Ireland at Nelson after being sent to bat first. The Caribbeans have set a target of 305 to the Irish counterparts. Here is the match highlighted in photos.

9y ago