Central Desk
Croatia vs Morocco match ends in goalless draw
The first match of Group D of the Qatar World Cup between Croatia and Morocco ended in a goalless draw on Wednesday at the Al Bayt Stadium. Both sides suffered due to a lack of a proper finisher to find the back of the net, and eventually all the attacks were stopped by the defenders. Therefore, Croatia and Morocco got one point each from this contest, reports AP.
PM to address public rally in Jashore on Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a public rally on Thursday here at the district stadium organised by the local Awami League (AL).
US, allies to set Russia oil price cap in 'next few days'
Washington and its allies are planning to finalize a price cap for Russian oil in "the next few days," as they seek to cut off a critical source of funding for Moscow, the US Treasury Department said Tuesday, reports AFP.
Death toll six in US Walmart store shooting: city
Six people have been confirmed killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart store in the US state of Virginia, the city of Chesapeake said Wednesday, adding that the suspected shooter was also dead, reports AFP.
We know what will happen on Dec 10 BNP rally: Hasan
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said the BNP leaders are indulging in rhetoric over their December 10 rally in the capital which reminds 'empty vessels sound much'.
Saudis celebrate shock win over Argentina in World Cup
Saudi Arabia shocked Argentina in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Lionel Messi’s side, prompting an outpouring of Arab pride amidst the first staging of football’s top tournament in the Middle East, reports Reuters.
BNP will declare one-point movement to oust AL govt from Dec 10 rally: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday categorically said that their party’s rally in Dhaka will be held at Nayapaltan on December 10 from where they will declare a one-point movement to oust the Awami League government.
Former BNP lawmaker Nadim held in Rajshahi
Former BNP lawmaker of Rajshahi-5 adv Nadim Mostofa has been arrested from his house in Pathanpara area in Rajshahi city on Tuesday.
BNP's intentions is not good: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP's intentions is not good as the party wants to hold rally on a street instead of a ground for creating anarchy.
Russia calls on Turkey to show 'restraint' in Syria
Russia on Tuesday said it hoped Turkey would exercise "restraint" and refrain from "any excessive use of force" in Syria, where Ankara has carried out air strikes and is threatening to launch a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters, reports AFP.
Indonesia quake toll jumps to 268
The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday, as rescuers searched for survivors in the rubble and relatives started to bury their loved ones, reports AFP.
Economic, political crises push Bangladesh to serious trouble: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said Bangladesh is on the brink of collapse hit by both the economic and political crisis.
Dengue claims three lives, 515 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Three dengue patients died while 515 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours.
BNP is 'trusted haven' for militancy: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP is a 'trusted haven' for militancy.
Saudi beat Messi’s Argentina 2-1 in World Cup
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, reports AFP.