Ryan Giggs missed Manchester United's open training session on Tuesday a day after being named in Parliament as the player at the centre of a high-profile privacy case.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Impish Messi defines current Champions League era
At the age of 23, Barcelona's Lionel Messi has already come to define an era of European football in a way only a handful of players have managed since the days of Alfredo di Stefano.
Indian visa office in Khulna from Sunday
The Indian High Commission is opening an Indian visa application receiving centre (IVARC) in Khulna on May 29.
Limon, father testify before investigator
Mohammad Shawkat Akbar says the details will only be disclosed after the submission of the report. UPDATES
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Hasina was 'badly advised': Yunus
The former Grameen Bank chief says prime minister Sheikh Hasina was wrong to criticise him.
FIFA to investigate Warner: Bin Hammam
FIFA is to open an investigation into a possible breach of its ethics code by presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam and executive committee member Jack Warner, football's ruling body said on Wednesday.
Indian strike halts Benapole trade
Export and import through Benapole land port in Jessore has remained suspended over a row between workers supporting two political parties on the Indian side, according to officials.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Be flexible on forced sell: SEC
Stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission has suggested merchant banks to be flexible in forced sell.
Govt will establish women's rights: President
Citing national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's effort in removing discrimination between male and female, President Zillur Rahman has said that the government is committed to establish women's rights at any cost. UPDATES 3
Nazrul birth anniv celebrations on
People from all walks of life are paying their homage to the National Poet on his 112th birth anniversary on Wednesday in a befitting manner. UPDATES
Monday, June 27, 2011
WAR CRIMES9 sued in Ctg for killing freedom fighter
A case has been filed in Chittagong on charges of killing a freedom fighter during the Liberation War in 1971.
Mumbai in IPL semifinal
The Mumbai Indians beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets in a tense Indian Premier League eliminator to get one step closer to the final.
�8.5m project launched for Aila victims
Left in the lurch for two years, the Aila victims have got a project that looks for their sustainable rehabilitation.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ferguson to stick with trusted formula
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to stick with a trusted winning formula for the Champions League final rather than change his side to counter the threat of Barcelona.
Sharapova strolls into round two
Former world number one Maria Sharapova started her French Open campaign in convincing fashion by dismissing Croatian Mirjana Lucic 6-3 6-0 to advance into the second round on Tuesday.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Poynter replaces Niall O'Brien
Niall O'Brien has been ruled out of the Ireland squad for the one-day internationals against Pakistan at Stormont on 28 and 30 May.
Notice for law to curb 'male repression'
A Supreme Court lawyer in a legal notice has asked the government to make a law to prevent 'repression' of the male in society.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Vuvuzelas 'may spread diseases'
Vuvuzelas not only cause noise pollution but may also spread diseases, say experts.
Bangalore to lock horns with Chennai
The first playoff is a contest between two sides who have been most consistent. These are two outfits who spent their dollars well at auctions and bought smart.
Democracy is imprisoned: BNP
The BNP has alleged that the Awami League-led government has 'imprisoned' democracy.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Hasina was 'badly advised': Yunus
The former Grameen Bank chief says prime minister Sheikh Hasina was wrong to criticise him.
Pakistan close in on victory
Pakistan captured five wickets late on the fourth day of the second test on Monday to close in on a victory that would tie their two-test series.
Sri Lanka add Maharoof to squad
Sri Lanka have called seam bowler Farveez Maharoof into their squad as cover for Thursday's first Test against England in Cardiff.
Arrest warrant against Mirpur SI, ASI
A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against two police officials of Mirpur, Dhaka on an extortion case.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Fire guts paper carton factory in Ctg
A fire in the port city's Jalalabad area has gutted goods worth Tk 1.5 million of a paper carton manufacturing factory.
Penney likely to be India fielding coach
Trevor Penney, the former Sri Lanka assistant coach, is one of the first men India's new coach Duncan Fletcher is likely to bring on board.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
SCF to suggest on charter review
The charter review special panel sits with the sector commanders on Thursday following their enthusiasm to opine on the issue.
Kallis, Amla Nominated for Three Awards
Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla have both been nominated in three categories including the prestigious SA Cricketer of the Year to be announced at the 2011 South African Cricket Awards Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 7 June, at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Salman suggests capital market shake-up
Chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies Salman F Rahman thinks a structural shake-up is needed to improve the overall situation in the capital market.
EC going for fresh dialogue
The Election Commission is going to sit with registered political parties once again to discuss changes to the rules on the commissioner's appointment and to the electoral laws.
Quit or get shoved: BNP to govt
The BNP has warned that the government will be forced to step down if it does not step down on its own.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Polls in 2 unions HC stay order stayed
Chamber judge of the Supreme Court has stayed a High Court order that halted elections in two unions.
1 shot dead in Dhaka
Unidentified miscreants have killed a transport agency owner in Khilgaon, Dhaka.
'Enforce disaster management law'
A platform of cyclone Aila victims formed a human chain in the district demanding the implementation of disaster management law.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
BNP demos underway
The main opposition is demonstrating across the country in protest against the government's 'repressive' activities.
'Probe army's HR violation in CHT'
The systematic violation of human rights by the army in the hilly areas should be investigated, an international indigenous rights activist has said.
Raise facilities for re-election: FBCCI
FBCCI president A K Azad has asked the government to increase opportunities and facilities for businesses if it wants to get back in office.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Manabzamin editor summonsed for 'libel'
A Pabna magistrate has summoned the editor of daily Manabzamin Matiur Rahman Chowdhury and two others of the Bengali tabloid in a defamation suit.
�8.5m project launched for Aila victims
Left in the lurch for two years, the Aila victims have got a project that looks for their sustainable rehabilitation.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Two years on, no end to Aila victims' woes
Two years have passed by since Cyclone Aila struck the country's coastal belt, but still many victims in Khulna and Satkhira lead a woeful life on dams, writes Subir Roy
Afghanistan series ends Pakistan's home exile
Afghanistan will become the first foreign team to play an international match in Pakistan on Wednesday since gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009, killing seven people.
Hashem gets bail in tax dodge case
Partex Group chairman M A Hashem has secured bail in a case charging him with evading tax worth Tk 130 million.
Sylhet boat capsize, 4 bodies recovered
Four bodies of the six people who went missing after a boat sank into a haor in the district have been recovered, firefighters say.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
'Govt plotting to put BNP men in jail'
Opposition chief whip reiterates that their demand for mid-term polls will be realised through vigorous movement.
GDP grows feebly as household spending drops
The economy made a sluggish start to the year as an improved trade performance was more than offset by the sharpest fall in household spending since the recession, a second estimate of gross domestic product showed on Wednesday.
ICT rejects Nizami's contempt pleas
Two contempt of court petitions filed by the Jamaat-e-Islami chief's counsel against an investigator of the International Crimes Tribunal have been rejected.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Kolkata crush Punjab by 8 wickets
Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary hit unbeaten 45 and 34 respectively as Kolkata Knight Riders inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat on Kings XI Punjab in their IPL match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
TI chief argues for independent ACC
Influence-free constitutional bodies and political will are a must to curb corruption, says Huguette Labelle.
Dhaka Sheraton turns 'Ruposhi Bangla'
Dhaka Sheraton has been officially renamed as 'Ruposhi Bangla' 27 years after the previous name—Hotel Intercontinental—was changed.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Cricket's fight against fixing
The allegations that Pakistan's bowlers delivered no-balls to order during a Lord's Test against England is just the latest blow inflicted on the integrity of cricket.
Arsenal beat United to keep title race open
Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 to keep the Premier League title race wide open on Sunday with Aaron Ramsey's second-half winner cheered almost as loudly by Chelsea fans.
New SEC chairman 'appointed'
A UK-educated accounting professional will be the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a government source has said.
Rajasthan thumped Pune by 6 wickets
Ross Taylor smashed a quickfire unbeaten 47 as Rajasthan Royals thumped Pune Warriors by six wickets in a thrilling encounter to jump to the top of the table in Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Sunday.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Khaleda threatened me: FBCCI chief
The chief of the apex trade body says BNP chairperson threatened him for his remarks on the caretaker government system. FULL REPORT
Proton taken, prizes pour down
Abul Yusuf runs away with the first prize as bdnews24.com unleashes a prize bonanza to reward the World Cup quiz winners. UPDATES 2: with Adds, Corrections
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Pakistan increases fuel prices, parties reject
Pakistan increased fuel prices by up to 12 percent, reflecting the rise in global crude oil prices, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) said, in a move that could create fresh problems for the fragile government.
Ageing survivors give up precious Holocaust relics
For 80-year-old David Ariel, a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust, parting with cherished letters from his mother, killed at Auschwitz death camp, was a painful but necessary duty.
SA Academy level series
South Africa National Cricket Academy picked up an easy eight-wicket win against GP BCB Academy in the second match of the three-match series on Saturday.
May Day being observed
Various organisations and political parties have taken out colourful rallies in the city marking the historic May Day.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Top US official due Sunday
US ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues Stephen J Rapp arrives on Sunday for talks with government officials, political leaders, civil society groups.
Arambag thrashes Rahamatganj
Arambag Krira Shongho whipped out Rahamatganj MFS with offence Bangura Ismail's hat-trick by 4-0 in Bangladesh Football League on Saturday.
Prince William to return to work before honeymoon
Prince William will resume his job as a helicopter pilot next week before going on a honeymoon abroad with his new wife, royal officials said on Saturday.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Bahrain keeps options open on F1 race rescheduling
Bahrain refused to give up hope of rescheduling its postponed Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with a statement that kept all options open.
Climate change outcome of global graft: seminar
Only enacting laws to deal with climate change is not enough, experts have told a seminar in Dhaka. UPDATES
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Dhaka Sheraton turns 'Ruposhi Bangla'
Dhaka Sheraton has been officially renamed as 'Ruposhi Bangla' 27 years after the previous name—Hotel Intercontinental—was changed.
SPECIALGovt raises false cholera alarm
Bangladesh makes distress call over a disease that has not been reported in the country in the last 10 years, at least, reports Nurul Islam Hasib.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
4 journalists among 6 injured in road crash
At least six people, including four journalists, have been injured as a truck hit the vehicle carrying them in the district.
Chigumbura seeks relief
Allrounder Elton Chigumbura has expressed his wish to step down as Zimbabwe captain, ESPNcricinfo understands. He is currently involved in talks with Zimbabwe Cricket and a final decision will be made in the coming week.
Arsenal to face Man U
Sunday's game will come too soon for Thomas Vermaelen, who made his comeback from a long-term Achilles injury in a reserve match on Thursday.
Monday, June 6, 2011
STOCKS SCAMGuesswork galore in report: Muhith
The government does not want anybody smeared because of the Khaled committee's suggestions based mostly on presumptions. UPDATES 2
New Zimbabwe Cricket board elected
A new Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) board has been elected following a Special General Meeting held in Harare on Friday 29 April 2011.
Chennai beat Deccan by 19 runs
Albie Morkel took 3 wickets after Suresh Raina's 35-ball 59 as Chennai Super Kings beat Deccan Chargers by 19 runs in their IPL match at MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
STOCKS SCAMGuesswork galore in report: Muhith
The government does not want anybody smeared because of the Khaled committee's suggestions based mostly on presumptions. UPDATES 2
CHARTER REVIEWBasic shape must be left intact: CJ
The original structure of the constitution must be preserved, says the chief justice. FULL REPORT
ANIS MURDER A family's anxious wait for justice
Even though police have assured that there will be a fair investigation into Ansar man Anis murder case, his family cannot rely on their soothing words.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Govt doesn't fear movement: PM
Responding to BNP's repeated calls for agitation to unseat the government, the prime minister says they are not afraid. FULL STORY
Juba Dal leader killed
A local leader of BNP's youth wing Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal has been killed in Rangpur.
UEFA row stiffens Mourinho resolve to stay
Jose Mourinho is more determined than ever to continue as Real Madrid coach despite Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Barcelona and the disciplinary case he faces for his post-match comments.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Symbolism and sympathy: Obama's risky gasoline strategy
The White House is using mostly symbolic measures to address soaring gasoline prices, but the strategy is failing to resonate with frustrated American voters.
Bhutanese speaker meets Khaleda
Visiting Bhutanese speaker Lyonpo Jigme Tshultim has paid a courtesy visit to the BNP chairperson.
SPECIALNo let-up in violence against domestic help
Experts say violence against domestic help is unlikely to go until there is an effective law in place to deal with it.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
MAY DAY Restaurants vandalised in city
Workers vandalise several open and serving restaurants in different parts of the capital.
Khaleda didn't threaten me: FBCCI chief
The chief of the apex trade body stresses he said 'one of the opposition leaders' threatened him for his remarks, not BNP chairperson.
Buffett downplays chance of Berkshire dividend
Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Warren Buffett downplayed on Saturday the idea of a first-ever dividend for shareholders, as he opened his conglomerate's annual meeting for tens of thousands of people.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Bangladesh A lose series
With their 60-run defeat in the last match on Friday, Bangladesh A have lost the five-ODI series against South Africa A by 3-1.
Pakistan eyeing an ODI series sweep
Pakistan will look to stay on track for a series sweep when they face West Indies in the fourth one-day international on Monday at Kensington Oval but skipper Shahid Afridi has warned his team over complacency.
Row over SL match-fixing allegations
Sri Lanka cricket authorities say they will hold a special meeting to discuss match-fixing allegations made by a former captain of the national team.
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