September2018
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Traditional boat race held in Narail
Sep 9, 2018A traditional boat race jointly organized by SM Sultan foundation and district administration of Narail was held in the river Chitra in the district on Saturday afternoon. State Minister for youth and sports Dr. Biren Sikder... -
$357m deal on power transmission project for Bangladesh by ADB
Sep 9, 2018An agreement between Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for $357 million assistance package will be signed on Monday for a project to develop two power lines in support of Bangladesh’s national target of electricity... -
Japan toll rises to 35 after powerful quake
Sep 9, 2018The death toll from a powerful quake that triggered landslides in northern Japan rose to 35 Saturday, as tens of thousands of rescue workers raked through the mud for survivors. The majority of the dead are... -
Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil cruise over USA
Sep 9, 2018Roberto Firmino and Neymar scored the goals as Brazil cruised to a 2-0 friendly victory over an inexperienced United States here Friday. Brazil, playing their first international since a disappointing World Cup quarter-final exit, were in... -
England 332 all out against India in fifth Test
Sep 9, 2018England were dismissed for 332 in their first innings after winning the toss on the second day of the fifth Test against India at the Oval on Saturday. Jos Buttler marked his 28th birthday by top-scoring... -
Five killed in Nepal chopper crash
Sep 9, 2018A helicopter crashed into a hillside in central Nepal on Saturday, killing five on board, including a Japanese tourist, officials said. One woman survived the crash with injuries but another passenger is still missing. Rescuers travelled... -
Walmart and Amazon to start their operation in Bangladesh
Sep 8, 2018Global e-commerce giants Walmart and Amazon will start their operation in Bangladesh within next two years, a leader of e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) said today. Another global e-commerce player Alibaba is already operating in Bangladesh... -
75 people sentenced to death in Egypt over 2013 sit-in
Sep 8, 2018An Egyptian court on Saturday issued death sentences for 75 people, including prominent Islamist leaders, and jailed more than 600 others over a 2013 sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of protesters by security... -
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to remain as executive chairman, spokesman said
Sep 8, 2018Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s co-founder Jack Ma will remain as executive chairman, and will unveil a succession strategy on Monday on his 54th birthday, South China Morning Post reported on Saturday, citing a company spokesman. Ma... -
Rapper Mac Miller found dead at his California home
Sep 8, 2018US rapper Mac Miller has been found dead at his California home, a Los Angeles coroner has confirmed. Media reports say the 26-year-old, who was open about his substance abuse, died from an apparent overdose. The...
