Shakib tops Bangladesh’s individual scoring chartAce Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has recorded the top score by a Bangladesh batsman and became the third cricketer from the country to notch a double century. Shakib brought up his double century by punching a Colin de Grandhomme delivery behind square for his 30th boundary after Bangladesh cruised past 500 in their first innings against…

Tearful Joe Biden awarded freedom medal President Barack Obama has awarded an emotional and surprised Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian honour. Mr Obama praised his vice-president for his "faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country and your lifetime of service". The award comes as both men prepare to leave office when Donald Trump is inaugurated…

BNP against e-voting, law for EC formulationBNP on Friday voiced its strong opposition to Awami League's proposal for making a law for constituting the Election Commission (EC) and introducing e-voting in the next general election. Speaking at a discussion, BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi also warned that people will not accept the new EC if it is formed with the people of…