Mukta Khatun, a master degree student of Philosophy Department of Dhaka University emerged champion in the Annual Sports Competition of Shamsun Nahar of Dhaka University (DU) while Farzana Habib Labonya, a second year honours student of Art & Drama Department of DU became runner-up on Wednesday. The sports meet was held at the Central Play Ground. After the sports competition, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University Professor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique distributed the prizes among the winners as the chief guest.Earlier, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration)...
ICC delegation is satisfied with the security arrangement of Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah. After discussing with Security Manager of International Cricket Council (ICC) Sean Norris and the officials of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), District Police Super of Narayanganj District Syed Nurul Islam disclosed this information at a press briefing held at Narayanganj on Wednesday. Additional Police Super of Narayanganj District Shahidul Islam, Assistant Police Super (Ka Anchal ) Azimul Ahsan, Assistant Police Super (Kha Anchal) Jibon Kanti...
Title favourites Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams shrugged off a second day of intense heat to reach the Australian Open...
Usha Krira Chakra (KC) emerged the champions of UCB Club Cup Hockey when they defeated Abahani Limited by 3-1 goals...
Swadharan Bima Krira Sangha and Shantinagar Club won their respective matches of the KOOL Second Division Football League held on Wednesday at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostaf Kamala Stadium in the city’s Kamlapur.In the day’s matches, Swadharan Bima Krira Sangha recorded a 4-3 goal victory over Little Friends Club while Shantinagar Club edged past East End Club by a solitary goal in the day’s other match....
Players braced for the Australian Open’s hottest day yet Thursday with temperatures forecast to hit a blistering 44 Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit) at the year’s opening Grand Slam. With 32 singles matches in prospect, plus a full schedule of doubles, the tournament’s organisers will be in sharp focus as they weigh whether to halt play to mitigate health risks. Temperatures had already reached 38 Celsius as play started at 11:00 am, with players shrouding themselves in ice packs and gulping drinks...
Zoar Haque Prodhan finished 113th while SM Sharon of Fire-Service & Civil Defense became 117th, M Sharif Hossain of Titas Club became 121st and Saimon Siddiqur Rahman of Access Group became 122nd in the 12th Delhi International Grandmasters Chess Tournament that concluded on Thursday in Delhi. In the 10th or last round games, Zoar lost to Lasya G of India and Sharon lost to Mirzaad S. Wahabuddin of Afghanistan.GM Abhijit Gupta of India emerged champion with eight points. A total...
Amber Sporting Club, Mirpur Mukul Fouz and Mirpur Youth Club won their respective matches of the Third Division qualifying Cricket league held on Thursday at the three separate venues in the city.At the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium, Amber Sporting Club (105/5 in 30 overs) recorded a five-wicket win over Epyllion Group (97/10 39.4 overs).At the City Club ground, Mirpur Mukul Fouz (187/6 in 47.5) posted a four- wicket triumph over Agrani Shishu Kishor Sangathon (185/10 in 48.1 overs).At the Dhaka University...
Australian doubles legend Mark Woodforde has promised to remain as coach of Marinko Matosevic despite being openly criticised by the player after his defeat at the Australian Open. Woodforde told the Herald-Sun that he would honour his commitment to Matosevic, nicknamed “Mad Dog”, who slammed him for not shouting out support during his first round loss to Japan’s Kei Nishikori. “We have a deal to spend quite a bit of time with him this year,” Woodforde said. Matosevic turned his...