South Zone to face East Zone in BCL final
Middle-order batsman Mahmudullah and pacer Al Amin Hossain, who have both been dropped from the squad for the solitary Zimbabwe Test recently, will play for South Zone while another out-of-favor national cricketer Rubel Hossain will turn out for East ZoneBangladesh Cricket Board South Zone will face off against Islami Bank East Zone in the grand finale of the Bangladesh Cricket League at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, starting Saturday. Middle-order batsman Mahmudullah and pacer Al Amin Hossain, who have both been dropped from the squad for the solitary Zimbabwe Test recently, will play for South Zone while another out-of-favor national cricketer Rubel Hossain will turn out for East Zone. Young pacer Hasan Mahmud, member of the squad for the Zimbabwe Test has been released to take part for East Zone. It will be a five-day encounter between the two teams, as opposed to the four-dayers which were played in the group stage matches. SquadsSouth Zone: Abdur Razzak, Nurul Hasan, Al Amin Jr, Anamul Haque, Fazle Mahmud, Mahmudullah, Shamsur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Irfan Sukkur, Kamrul Islam, Al Amin Hossain, Farhad Reza, Shafiul Islam, Nasum Ahmed and Tasamul HaqueEast Zone: Mohammad Ashraful, Pinak Ghosh, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Imrul Kayes, Nasir Hossain, Afif Hossain, Zakir Hasan, Mahmud Hasan, Amit Hasan, Nazmul Islam, Ruyel Mia, Hasan Mahmud, Rubel Hossain, Saqlain Sajib and Rony Chowdhury
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February 21, 2020 14:37 UTC
GP to pay Tk1,000cr to BTRC on Sunday
Logo of Grameenphone logo, left, and logo of BTRC, rightGP's Head of External Communication Md Hasan confirmed the matter on FridayThe private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) has decided to pay Tk1,000 crore of the government audit claim to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Sunday. Grameenphone reached the decision just a day after the apex court on Thursday ordered the country's leading telecom operator to pay the amount to BTRC by Monday. On Thursday, the Appellate Division ordered Grameenphone to pay Tk1,000 crore to BTRC by Monday. On November 24, 2019, the Appellate Division ordered GP to pay Tk2,000 crore of the Tk12,579.95 crore dues within three months. Later, BTRC sent a notice to GP threatening to revoke its licence on April 2 last year.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 21, 2020 14:37 UTC
Liverpool captain Henderson out for three weeks with hamstring injury
The injury rules the influential midfielder out of Monday's Premier League home game against relegation-threatened West Ham United, a match in which the runaway league leaders will be desperate "to put things right", the German added. It felt after the game like a defeat, it felt the next morning like a defeat. "With all the brilliance that Man City have... (West Ham) weren't outplayed like you would expect when City is on the pitch," Klopp said. "They... didn't have a lot of possession obviously so I wouldn't expect that they go for much more possession against us but... I think they took some positives out of that game and they will try it again and we have to be ready.
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February 21, 2020 14:26 UTC
Global watchdog keeps Pakistan on terrorism financing ‘grey list’
After Pakistan missed multiple previous deadlines, the Financial Action Task Force said it was concerned that Islamabad had again failed to complete an internationally agreed action plan. "The FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by June 2020," the FATF said in a statement issued after a meeting in Paris. "Otherwise, should significant and sustainable progress especially in prosecuting and penalizing TF [terrorism financing] not be made by the next Plenary, the FATF will take action." Finance Ministry and counter-terrorism officials say Pakistan has done much under pressure to comply with FATF's 27-point agenda, which included an unprecedented conviction for terrorism financing of Hafiz Saeed, chief of the Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group. In 2018 the FATF placed Pakistan on its "grey list" of countries with inadequate controls over terrorism financing, which made foreign firms more cautious about investing in Pakistan.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 21, 2020 14:26 UTC
Yadav bowls India to upset win over Australia in T20 World Cup opener
Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav bowled India to an upset 17-run win over defending champions Australia in the opening game of the women's Twenty20 World Cup in Sydney on Friday. pic.twitter.com/iJ0z8F88QQ — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 21, 2020Voted India's top female player last year, she bagged the crucial wickets of Healy, Rachael Haynes and Ellyse Perry, and was desperately unlucky not to grab a hat-trick in her match-winning 4-19. It was a big win for India, with only the top two from each of the two five-team groups making the knockout phase. Lanning's team, four-time World Cup winners, were rarely tested through the second half of 2019 when they whitewashed an injury-ravaged West Indies and a developing Sri Lanka team in the short format. pic.twitter.com/kOPQx6At6f — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 21, 2020It looked a dubious decision as exciting 16-year-old opener Shafali Verma powered India to 40 without loss after four overs.
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February 21, 2020 14:15 UTC
Anupam's 'Porichoy' celebrates humanity
Through the lyrics of the song, Anupam urges the listeners to identify oneself as a human being first, before anything else. The lyrics of the song also speak about giving flowers to those who are trying to preach hatred. The post came eight hours ago, and till now it has received more than 1600 reactions from Anupam's fans. While the YouTube video itself has received 45,401 views since it was uploaded. Alongside giving vocals and penning the lyrics, Anupam also composed the music and played acoustic guitar for the song.
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February 21, 2020 13:52 UTC
Bangladesh handball goalkeeper Sohanur dies in motorcycle crash in Kushtia
He was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Kushtia's Hosenabad on Friday and passed away on the way to Dhaka for advanced treatment. Sohanur represented Bangladesh at the South Asian Games in Nepal last year. He was also a member of the national youth handball team. The Bangladesh Handball Federation has expressed condolences to Sohanur's family on his untimely death.
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February 21, 2020 13:18 UTC
Families of Churihatta tragedy victims demand compensation from govt
The demands were made during a media briefing marking the first anniversary of the Churihatta tragedy in front of Wahed Mansion -- the scene of the deadly fire on Feb 20 last year which left 71 people dead. It came after Dhaka South Mayor Sayeed Khokon on Thursday pledged to offer financial support and jobs to the families of 31 people who died in the tragedy. "The mayor has spoken about extended financial support to 31 families as well as jobs to a few other families based on qualifications. The Bangladesh Plastic Traders' Association has given Tk 50,000 to each of the families who lost loved ones in the blaze, according to Rahim. Rahim's nephews Masud Rana and Mahbubur Rahman Raju ran a shop in Wahed Mansion.
Source:bd News24
February 21, 2020 12:48 UTC
Iran says coronavirus has spread to several cities, reports two new deaths
The coronavirus has spread to several Iranian cities, a health ministry official said on Friday, as an outbreak that the authorities say began in the holy city of Qom caused two more deaths. Also ReadTwo Iranians die after testing positive for coronavirusPeople walk in front of the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh in Qom, Iran February 09, 2020. An Iranian woman wearing a protective mask to prevent contracting a coronavirus walks at Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran February 20, 2020. Men wear face masks during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran February 21, 2020. REUTERSIraqi Airways has suspended flights to neighbouring Iran as a protective measure against the coronavirus outbreak, the Iraqi state news agency said on Thursday.
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February 21, 2020 12:45 UTC
Bangladesh envoy discusses Modi’s Dhaka visit with Jaishankar
It came after Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran paid a courtesy call on the minister at his office in New Delhi on Friday. During the meeting, Imran discussed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bangladesh to attend the birth centenary celebrations of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman set to be held in Dhaka on March 17. Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the excellent bilateral relations between the two South Asian neighbours and said India attaches special importance to its relations with Bangladesh. Imran conveyed Dhaka’s appreciation for India’s friendly gesture to evacuate several Bangladeshis stranded in China’s Hubei province in the wake of an outbreak of a deadly coronavirus there. He also conveyed Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen’s regards to Jaishankar.
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February 21, 2020 12:11 UTC
NAU Roundup: Women's basketball takes double-overtime win over Idaho, 70-67
Bailey led the Lumberjacks' hot start with seven first quarter points, spurring NAU to a 22-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. Fortunately, Idaho was equally cold with the Vandals missing eight straight shot attempts at one point in the quarter. Despite its lowest scoring quarter of the season of five points, NAU still managed to take a 27-24 halftime lead with Idaho unable to take full advantage of NAU's drought. After finally breaking the drought a little more than a minute into the second half, NAU went on a 6-0 run to open up a 37-30 lead. However, Idaho kept it close and went into the fourth quarter trailing just 45-42.
Source:Daily Sun
February 21, 2020 11:37 UTC
‘Mother of normandy’ celebrated in movie
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodaySome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph..TonightSome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.
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February 21, 2020 11:03 UTC
Outdoor Expo teaches about Local clubs and activities
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodaySome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low near 40F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph..TonightSome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low near 40F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.
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February 21, 2020 11:03 UTC
Kylie Jenner poised to expand her business empire?
Kylie Jenner is reportedly seeking to expand her beauty empire. The 22-year-old make-up mogul - who is rumored to be worth around $1 billion - is seemingly eager to expand her business into the body care sphere, having recently filed trademarks for body care-themed products. TMZ reports Kylie filed to trademark "Kylie Body" and "Kylie Body by Kylie Jenner", ahead of launching new hair and beauty products, as well as creams and perfumes. By contrast, Kylie's efforts to trademark her daughter's name have reportedly been thwarted by a clothing company. The clothing company also claims that Kylie has "no bona fide intent to use mark in commerce for identified goods or services".
Source:Daily Sun
February 21, 2020 11:03 UTC