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Tigresses take on Malaysia today

Tigresses take on Malaysia today - Bangladesh will take on Malaysia in their third Women's Asia Cup encounter in today's second game at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. After a defeat to Pakistan in the previous game, the hosts will be eager to return to winning ways against Malaysia. Nigar Sultana and her troops won the ope...

Real Madrid take control with smooth win

Real Madrid take control with smooth win - Real Madrid established a stranglehold at the top of their Champions League group with a 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, which should have been far more emphatic. Carlo Ancelotti's reigning champions have a 100 percent record in the competition and made light work of their Ukrainian oppo...

‘Sadness and pain’ as Sevilla sack Lopetegui

‘Sadness and pain’ as Sevilla sack Lopetegui - Julen Lopetegui said he felt "sadness and pain" after being sacked as coach of Sevilla following a 4-1 home thrashing by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. Some fans applauded Lopetegui at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan and directed their anger at the board, with the club sinking to....

Juve beat Maccabi to kickstart CL campaign

Juve beat Maccabi to kickstart CL campaign - Juventus got off the mark in the Champions League with Wednesday's 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa powered by an inspired performance from Angel Di Maria. Argentina winger Di Maria set up Adrien Rabiot's brace and a further strike from Dusan Vlahovic to give Juve their first points in Group H. They sit f...

Vitamin D supplement-ation to prevent fractures?

Vitamin D supplement-ation to prevent fractures? - In a large, randomised trial, supplements did not prevent fractures in middle-aged and older adults. Many people take vitamin D supplements for "bone health," but research has not shown it prevents fractures. 26,000 healthy, community-dwelling U.S. adults (age 50) were randomised to take 2000 IU of....

Stress – The soundless enemy

Stress – The soundless enemy - Today's life is easier "with a lot of gadgets," but behind our familiarity are many unexplainable illnesses. Modern life is full of stress. Stress is a foundational illness. People today feel more stress than they did 30/35 years ago, and those 45 to 64 feel it the most. According to the Mayo Clinic...

Pediatric obesity is a complex condition with multiple subtypes

Pediatric obesity is a complex condition with multiple subtypes - Study suggests 8 medical conditions are common in U.S. children diagnosed with obesity, and approximately one-third of children in the United States are overweight or obese. A study publishing recently in PLOS Digital Health by Elizabeth Campbell at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Uni...

Body is real, so is mind

Body is real, so is mind - According to a study, 'sad feelings' can alter stress-related brain tasks and increase blood levels of inflammatory proteins linked to heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome. Mind and mindset are crucial to one's nature. Our nature or behaviour is controlled by the 'brain,' a mysterious 3-pou...

Can you recognise Schizophrenia?

Can you recognise Schizophrenia? - Schizophrenia is a disabling mental illness without care. People with the disorder hear voices, see imaginary sights, or believe others control their minds. These sensations can cause erratic behaviour. Treatment can manage the most severe symptoms, but there is no cure. Multiple personality disorde...

Do you know the signs & symptoms of Hyperglycemia?

Do you know the signs & symptoms of Hyperglycemia? - Our bodies give us clues about our health. Knowing the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia, or elevated blood sugar and how to spot them can be key to improving your health and helping you manage diabetes. Some of the hallmark signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia are: • Frequent urination • Tired...

The magic of low voice

The magic of low voice - Have you heard the famous quote, '90% of the friction of life is caused by the wrong tone of voice!' Yes, the psychological effects of being yelled at in a relationship are numerous. Couples yelling at each other can lead to broken communication, and other stress related symptoms. In fact, being sof...

Microplastic in our seafood: Macro problem for our health

Microplastic in our seafood: Macro problem for our health - Microplastics are tiny fractions of plastics measuring less than 5 millimeters in size. Often smaller than the tiniest grains of sands, these particles pose a grave danger to our health. According to the Plastic Soup Foundation, human exposure to microplastics could lead to a range of complications....

Knowing basics of behavioural sciences

Knowing basics of behavioural sciences - We are all familiar with the term 'psychology' in our day-to-day life. Psychology is generally considered a sub-discipline of behavioural sciences, and the two areas experience some overlap in coursework and career paths. Both disciplines analyse human behaviour and require critical thinking courses...

Miraz strikes but Pakistan off to smooth start

Miraz strikes but Pakistan off to smooth start - Bangladesh have used four different bowlers in the Powerplay but Pakistan still managed to get off to a smooth start in their first match of the tri-nation T20I series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday. After 10 overs, Pakistan reached 71 for one. Off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz gave the T...

‘Wickets in the middle cost us’

‘Wickets in the middle cost us’ - Bangladesh stand-in skipper Nurul Hasan Sohan found the bowling department to be adequate but cautioned that they needed to improve following their 21-run loss to Pakistan today in the opening match of the tri-nation T20I series at Christchurch, also involving hosts New Zealand. Pakistan lost a few....

Rahima speaks to PBI about disappearance, says husband was witness to incident

Rahima speaks to PBI about disappearance, says husband was witness to incident - Rahima Begum has been sent to court after being interrogated for about an hour by Khulna PBI today. During her interrogation with Khulna PBI Rahima revealed that her husband was witness to the moment when she was allegedly picked up but she had asked him to go back inside their house and lock the do...

132 lower court judges promoted, transferred in a major reshuffle

132 lower court judges promoted, transferred in a major reshuffle - The government today (September 25, 2022) brought a major reshuffle in the judiciary by promoting and transferring a total of 132 lower court judges. A total of 112 joint district and sessions judges were promoted to the posts of additional district and sessions judges and 19 additional district and...

Mayweather scores KO in front of watching Pacquiao

Mayweather scores KO in front of watching Pacquiao - Floyd Mayweather knocked out mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura in the second round on Sunday in Japan in the latest of the boxing great's post-retirement exhibitions. The 45-year-old Mayweather floored his opponent with a right hand as his former welterweight foe Manny Pacquiao watched rings...

BPL names seven franchise owners for next three editions

BPL names seven franchise owners for next three editions - After detailed evaluation and assessment of the Expression of Interest documents submitted by prospective owners, the Bangladesh Premier League T20 Governing Council has invited seven parties to complete the process of securing Franchise Ownership Rights for the next three (9th, 10th & 11th) edition...

Southgate says he is ‘right person’ to lead England into World Cup

Southgate says he is ‘right person’ to lead England into World Cup - England manager Gareth Southgate, under fire after a disappointing Nations League campaign, said he is nonetheless "the right person" to take the team into this year's World Cup in Qatar. England have been relegated from the Nations League top tier after a five-match winless run in which they lost t...

India captain defends controversial run-out against England

India captain defends controversial run-out against England - India captain Harmanpreet Kaur insisted her side had committed no "crime" after sealing victory over England at Lord's on Saturday with a run-out at the non-striker's end. England were eyeing a remarkable win in the third women's one-day international when India bowler Deepti Sharma ran out non-stri...

Shakib stars with bat and ball as Guyana beat TKR in CPL

Shakib stars with bat and ball as Guyana beat TKR in CPL - Shakib Al Hasan put in an all-round display to propel Guyana Amazon Warriors to a 37-run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League in the early hours of Sunday (Bangladesh time). Having made two first-ball ducks in his first two matches, the Bangladesh all-rounder stepped u...

Reasons for blood in your urine

Reasons for blood in your urine - Seeing blood when you p*e can be alarming. Most of the time, the issue is not serious. In some cases, though, it points to a bigger health problem. Here is what you should know. What to do if you see it: It sounds strange, but you may not always know that you have blood in

Excess weight, not high blood sugar, associated with increased risk of COVID-19 infection and long COVID

Excess weight, not high blood sugar, associated with increased risk of COVID-19 infection and long COVID - High body mass index (BMI), rather than high blood sugar levels, are associated with excess risks of COVID-19 infection and long COVID, according to a meta-analysis of over 30,000 UK adults from nine large prospective cohort studies. The findings by Dr Anika Knuppel from the MRC Unit for Lifelong He...

Sri Lanka disperses rally after partial protest ban
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Sri Lanka disperses rally after partial protest ban - Sri Lankan police dispersed hundreds of demonstrators yesterday, a day after severely curtailing protest rights in response to months of unrest sparked by the island nation's sharp economic downturn. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken a tough line against activists who forced his predecessor t...

Lightning, heavy rains kill at least 36 in India

Lightning, heavy rains kill at least 36 in India - Hazardous weather has killed at least 36 people in northern India over the past 24 hours, including 12 who died after being struck by lightning. Across the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, 24 people died after their homes collapsed during unrelenting rains, Relief Commissioner Ranvir Prasad said. Mo...

North Korea fires missile ahead of US vice president’s visit to region

North Korea fires missile ahead of US vice president’s visit to region - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a sp*ech at the second-day sitting of the 7th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang on on Sept. 8.KCNA via AFP North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the....

Moeen Ali says one-over ‘gamble’ cost England

Moeen Ali says one-over ‘gamble’ cost England - England captain Moeen Ali said his one over of off-spin bowling against Pakistan was a "gamble" that did not pay off after the visitors lost the second T20 International in Karachi on Thursday. Chasing 200 for victory, Pakistan were 104 for no loss in the 13th over when Moeen brought himself on and....

Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England

Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England - Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put on an unbeaten 203-run partnership as Pakistan claimed a remarkable 10-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international in Karachi on Thursday .Azam hammered 110 not out for his second T20I hundred while Rizwan scored an undefeated 88 as the pair...

A demotion from Zim to UAE?

A demotion from Zim to UAE? - The Tigers left for the UAE yesterday with stand-in skipper Nurul Hasan Sohan saying before the team's departure that they wanted to get into the winning habit starting with the two matches against the hosts. Bangladesh have won just two of the nine T20Is they have played this year, losing six and w...