BNP condemns attack on media houses as violence escalates in Bangladesh

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:41 PM

Dhaka, Dec 19 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday strongly condemned the attacks on media houses and journalists, including The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, New Age Editor Nurul Kabir and other media professionals, calling the perpetrators “enemies of Bangladesh”.

Indian women back in training mode at BCCI CoE ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:58 PM

Visakhapatnam, Dec 19 (IANS) After a triumphant campaign in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, the Indian women’s team has returned to the BCCI Centre of Excellence to focus on the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women, starting on Sunday (Dec 21) in Visakhapatnam.

3rd Test: WI make strong start after Conway's double ton powers NZ to 575/8 dec

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:49 PM

Mount Maunganui, Dec 19 (IANS) Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but the West Indies responded with a strong start in their first innings as they reached 110 for no loss at stumps on Day 2 of the third and final Test at Bay Oval on Friday.