POST-EID TRAVEL RUSH People continue to return to Dhaka
People continued to head back to Dhaka on Tuesday after celebrating Eid-ul-Azha with their families while some of the return journeys were marred by severe disruptions in ferry services on the major river routes.
Warner puts Aussies in control
Australian opener David Warner hit an uncharacteristic 88 not out to guide his side to a commendable 225 for two as Bangladesh’s defensive mindset allowed the visitors come back strongly to dominate the second Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday.
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N. Korea believed to be moving intercontinental missile, Seoul lawmaker says
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Congestion slows down Eid journey
People streamed out of cities across the country on Wednesday on their hectic journey to near and dear ones in other districts to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.Traffic congestion on different highways and at ferry terminals, roof-top journey by trains, delays in train schedules and extra fares brought immense miseries to the passengers as the three-day public holiday begins Friday on the occasion of the religious festival of the Muslims.
Over 700 vehicles wait to cross Padma on Shimulia-Kanthalbari route
More than 700 vehicles, mostly cars, were in the long queues at Shimulia pontoon in Munshiganj to reach Kanthalbari in Madaripur crossing the River Padma on Thursday morning.
Sakib stars in Australian hunt
As Taijul Islam struck Josh Hazlewood plumb for leg-before there were some confusions in the middle. Umpire Nigel Llong raised his finger to signal the fall of final wicket, but Hazlewood was unmoved.