Weekend
Prices of rice, potato, milk powder increase
The prices of rice, potato, milk powder and hilsa increased in the city markets in the past week while that of broiler and onion declined. Market men said the cyclone consequences had made rice, potato and hilsa costlier while onion prices, which had reached the record high, declined following the withdrawal of ban on its export by
India...[ + ]
City people menaced by mosquito
Mosquito menace increased in the city during the past couple of weeks although the Dhaka City Corporation officials claim that they are putting their best efforts in this regard. The people are menaced by mosquitoes at homes, offices, business centers, bus and train stations and launch terminals in the capital, but the situation is vulnerable in areas including Bakshibazar, Pallabi, Mirpur, Mahakhali, Tejgaon, Moghbazar, Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Basabo, Madartek, Shahjahanpur, Rampura, Islambagh and
Lalbagh...[ + ]
Laxman, Dhoni revive India
Venkatsai Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni cracked responsible half-centuries to pull India out of trouble in the opening Test against Pakistan here on Friday. The hosts had slipped from 71-1 to 93-5 in the space of seven overs before Dhoni (57) counter-attacked to put on 115 for the sixth wicket with Laxman on a day of fluctuating fortunes...[ + ]
Tigers’ bittersweet journey in NCL
The performance of the national cricketers in the ongoing National Cricket League has frustrated the selectors before they name the squad for the upcoming one-day and Test series against New Zealand. The new selection committee headed by former all-rounder Rafiqul Alam is expected to meet on November 25 to announce their first national squad since taking over in October...[ + ]
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