Myanmar holds one minute of silence for over 2,000 quake dead
Myanmar held a minute鈥檚 silence, while four days after the earthquake, many people still sleep outdoors, either unable to return to ruined homes or afraid of further aftershocks...
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Myanmar announces week of mourning as hopes fade for quake survivors
Myanmar鈥檚 ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country鈥檚 devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people, as hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings....
Global aid effort begins for Myanmar earthquake relief
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 1,600 people in war-torn Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand and caused widespread damage....
Carey ton leads South Australia to Sheffield Shield title
Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey hit a superb century against Queensland as South Australia completed the highest successful fourth-innings chase in a Sheffield Shield final to end a 29-year title drought on Saturday.
Chapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI
Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Napier.
Myanmar, Thailand quake death toll rises to 1,654
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,600 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.
Bangladesh citizens in quake-hit Myanmar, Thailand safe: officials
Bangladesh citizens now staying in Thailand and Myanmar have so far remained safe after a massive earthquake struck the two Southeast Asian countries on Friday, killing around 150 people.
Trading thru Bhomra port to remain suspended for 9 days
Import and export activities at Bhomra land port in Satkhira will remain suspended for nine days beginning on Saturday due to Eid-ul-Fitr and weekly holidays.
Massive quake kills 144 in Myanmar, Thailand
A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing nearly 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise.
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Myanmar: USGS
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw and with tremors felt in China and Thailand.
Former England bowler Lever dies aged 84
Former England fast bowler Peter Lever, who helped his country win the 1970-71 Ashes series in Australia, has died aged 84.
Kane eyes Shilton record as caps pile up in England's 'new era'
England captain Harry Kane believes he can become his country's longest-serving international and cap his career with World Cup glory in 2026.
US visit puts unacceptable pressure on Greenland: Danish PM
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday criticised a planned US delegation visit to Greenland, a Danish territory coveted by president Donald Trump, as putting 鈥榰nacceptable pressure鈥� on both the territory and her country.
Tuchel relieved as 'lucky' Bellingham avoids red card
Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham was 鈥榣ucky鈥� to escape a red card as England 鈥榮truggled鈥� to secure a 3-0 win against minnows Latvia on Monday.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolts New Zealand鈥檚 South Island
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand鈥檚 South Island on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said...
England sink Latvia to extend Tuchel's winning start
England extended Thomas Tuchel's 100 per cent start to his reign as Reece James' first international goal inspired a 3-0 win against Latvia in Monday's World Cup qualifier.
Govt may halt import of yarn thru land ports
The government has started a move to halt the import of yarn through the country鈥檚 land ports as these ports lack the proper testing capacity of the yarns, according to a meeting of the Ministry of Commerce held on Monday...
Greenland PM denounces US 鈥榝oreign interference鈥� ahead of visit
Greenland鈥檚 prime minister Mute Egede on Monday accused Washington of interfering in its political affairs with the visit of an American delegation this week to the Danish territory coveted by US president Donald Trump.
New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured
New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.
Spain edge Netherlands on penalties, set up France Nations League semi-final
Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona's teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
Ferry service inaugurated on Chattogram-Sandwip route
The long-awaited launch of a ferry service connecting Sandwip to the mainland of Chattogram was inaugurated on Monday...
Dhaka turns into heat island
DHAKA鈥橲 increasing heat is not just a result of global warming; it is also a consequence of poor urban planning. In the 1980s, wetlands covered 20 per cent of Dhaka. Today, only 2 per cent remain. A 2023 study by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology found that due to water body loss, Dhaka is heating up 60 per cent faster than the global average...
Tuchel鈥檚 options open for qualifier with Latvia
Thomas Tuchel says it鈥檚 possible he could make changes for England鈥檚 second World Cup qualifier, at home to Latvia on Monday.
Ahsan Khan elected Midland Bank chair
Ahsan Khan Chowdhury has been elected chairman of Midland Bank PLC, said a press release.
New Zealand hand sorry Pakistan biggest defeat to clinch T20 series
New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series.
Spain coach hails emerging talent ahead of Netherlands clash
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed his team's 鈥榠nexhaustible鈥� supply of talent on Saturday, ahead of the Nations League quarter-final second leg clash against the Netherlands.
Man killed by brother-in-law over land dispute
A man was hacked to death allegedly by his brother-in-law on Saturday over a piece of land in the Nawdapara area in Rajshahi city...
Tuchel era off to winning World Cup start, Poland beat Lithuania
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albania in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a narrow win over Lithuania.
Spain grab late leveller against Dutch
Mikel Merino鈥檚 93rd-minute equaliser earned Spain a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Nations League quarter-final first leg action on Thursday, while Croatia have one foot in the semi-finals after beating France 2-0.