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Mustafizur injured in BPL practice session mishap
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman sustained a head injury after being struck by a ball during practice.
The incident occurred while Mustafizur, representing Comilla Victorians in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), was participating in a practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday (February 18, 2024).
While returning to his run-up area during a net session, Mustafizur was hit directly on the left side of his head. He was immediately taken to a hospital in Chattogram.
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Following a CT scan, the medical team from the Comilla Victorians confirmed that Mustafizur did not sustain an internal head injury. However, he will remain under observation as a precautionary measure.
“After (the) CT scan we are satisfied that he had only external injury. There was no intracranial bleeding,” stated S M Zahidul Islam Sazal, the physio of the Victorians.
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Sazal further mentioned that Mustafizur received stitches for the open wound.
Mustafizur's performance in the BPL has been consistent. In nine matches, he has secured 11 wickets for the reigning BPL champions.
Shakib out of ICC World Cup 2023
Bangladesh captain, Shakib Al Hasan, is out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India after sustaining an injury in his left index finger during yesterday's (November 06, 2023) match against Sri Lanka.
A subsequent X-ray revealed a fracture, leaving the celebrated all-rounder sidelined for Bangladesh’s final match of the tournament against Australia, set to be held in Pune on November 11.
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National Team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan provided insight into the ordeal, stating, “Shakib was struck on his left index finger early in his innings but continued to bat with supportive taping and painkillers.”
“He underwent an emergency X-ray in Delhi after the game which confirmed the fracture on the left PIP joint. Recovery is estimated at three to four weeks. He will leave for Bangladesh today to begin his rehab,” he said.
Despite the adversity, Shakib shone, scoring 82 off 65 balls and steering his team to a hard-fought three-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka in yesterday's World Cup match.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh hold their nerve to see off Sri Lanka in tense encounter
579 people killed in motorcycle accidents in 3 months: SCRF
Around 1,484 people were killed and 2,485 others injured in 1,302 road crashes across Bangladesh in last three till March 31 in 2023.
It means, 16 (16.48) people died on average per day during the period.
During the period the number of accidents involving motorcycles was the highest.
Some 579 people died in 527 motorcycle accidents which are 40.47 and 39.01 percent of total fatalities and accidents respectively, according to a report of Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF) released on Sunday (April 09, 2023).
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According to the organization, the report has been prepared based on the information published in 12 Bengali national dailies, five English national dailies, nine online news portals and news agencies and six regional dailies.
In the report, the SCRF has recommended maintaining the ban on motorcycle movement on the Padma Bridge and banning his vehicle on all highways during Eid travel to avoid accidents.
The report said that maximum 479 accidents occurred in March where 584 people lost lives and 1,102 injured.
Lowest 392 accidents resulted in 411 fatalities and 1,102 injuries respectively in February. Besides, 489 people died in 431 road accidents in January.
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In these three months, maximum 421 accidents occurred on highways which is 32.33 percent of total accidents. Besides, 327 accident occurred on regional roads which is 25.11 percent.
SCRF identified 16 causes of road crashes in the report.
Unfit vehicles, unskilled and physically unfit drivers, reckless driving, overtaking, drivers and helpers’ mental exhaustion, non-fixed weekly holiday and working hours. dilapidated roads at different places significant number of risky turning points on national highways and inter-district roads, movement of slow speed three wheelers on highways, lack of capacity of BRTA and the irregularities and corruption of officials and employees concerned and poor traffic management are among those reasons.
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Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan injured while shooting film
Amitabh Bachchan said he was injured while shooting a film in southern India and is recovering at home.
The 80-year-old Bollywood superstar posted on his blog Sunday (March 05, 2023) night that he sustained a rib injury while working in Hyderabad on the science-fiction film “Project K.” It’s being made in Hindi and Telugu languages and is slated for release in 2024.
Bachchan wrote that he had broken rib cartilage and a muscle tear. He said the injury was “painful” and he consulted a doctor before he flew home to Mumbai, where he has been advised to rest.
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“I shall be unable to meet the well wishers at Jalsa Gate this evening.. so do not come,” the actor said to fans who often gather outside his home in Mumbai. “All else is well,” he wrote.
He said his work on the film was suspended until he’s healed.
Bachchan has acted in more than 200 Indian films. His breakthrough came in the 1973 film “Zanjeer,” or “The Chain,” and he rose to superstardom playing bold characters, inspiring fans to copy his hairstyle, clothes and deep voice.
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The hugely popular actor is also a former politician and a television host.
3 dead, 12 injured as building partially collapses in Dhaka's Science Lab area
At least three people died and twelve were injured when a building partially collapsed due to an "explosion that triggered a fire" at Dhaka's Science Lab area.
The deceased were identified as Tushar, Shafikuzzaman, and Abdul Mannan.
Tushar and Shafikuzzaman were computer operators, and Abdul Mannan was an office assistant at a company that has its office on the building’s second floor.
They succumbed to their injuries at Popular Medical College and Hospital, said Md Shahidullah, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DMP’s Ramna Division.
Akbar, Hafiz, Asha, Jahir, and Ashraf are among the injured.
They were admitted to different hospitals in the capital, he said.
Five of the injured are receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
The three-storey building collapsed partially after the explosion at around 10:52 am.
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The three-storey building collapsed partially after the explosion at around 10:52 am.
Blast at Dhaka's Moghbazar leaves 4 injured
At least four people were injured in an explosion in Dhaka's Moghbazar area earlier today (January 24, 2023).
The blast occurred at around 9:45 am in front of a medicine store in the Moghbazar Wireless area and the injured were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said Abul Hasan, officer-in-charge of Ramna Police Station.
The injured are Saiful Islam, 36; Tareq, 20; Abul Kalam, 25; and Md Shaheen, 30.
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The reason behind the explosion could not be known yet, added the OC.
"However, we are looking into whether it was a crude bomb or anything else," said Abul Hasan.
The injured are now receiving treatment at the hospital, said Inspector Bachchu Mia, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) police outpost.
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“All are out of danger,” he added.
Woman, daughter burned in N’ganj fire
A woman and her six year old daughter sustained burn injuries in a fire that broke out at a house near Narayanganj Police Lines in the district early Sunday.
The victims were identified as Nargis Akter, wife of Monir Mia and Mariam Akter of Tagarpar area.
Dr SM Ayub Hossain, a physician of the Burn Institute of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said the fire broke out at the house from gas pipeline leakage around 2:30 am and engulfed soon.
Nargis and her minor daughter who were at the house sustained burn injuries. Monir Mia was out of his house when the incident occurred.
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Later, they were taken to a local hospital and then shifted to DMCH.
Of them, Nargis sustained 70 percent burn injuries while Mariam received 55 percent injures.
6 hurt in Awami League infighting during the party’s council in Chuadanga
Six leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in a clash between two factions of district Awami League during its triennial council in Chuadanga on Monday.
The injured are Chuadanga district BCL’s former president Mohaimen Hasan Joardar, former general secretary Tarek Hasan, BCL leaders Feroz Joardar, Raju Ahmed, Hirak and Swapan.
A group of leaders and activists of Awami League took seats in the first row of the pandal at the council venue at Chuadanga Town Football ground this morning.
The clash broke out when some other leaders and workers led by former BCL president Mohaimen were barred from sitting in the first row.
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At one stage, a group BCL activists attacked the other group including Mohaimen with chairs at the venue, leaving six people injured, said injured Hirak.
Later, the injured were sent to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital where they are undergoing treatment.
Police brought the situation under control by charging batons.
Chuadanga Police Superintendent Abdullah Al Mamun said, “I’ve come to know the matter through a video footage. I don't know who was beaten, where and when or who was admitted to the hospital. We will look into the matter.”
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After seven years, the triennial conference of Chuadanga District Awami League is being held today (Monday) at the town football ground of the district with more than 50,000 people joining it.
Awami League presidium member Kazi Zafar Ullah will announce the opening of the council while Awami League General Secretary and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader will speak as chief guest joining the event virtually.
Patuakhali HSC examinee stabbed in front of test centre
A Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examinee was stabbed by some unidentified people in front of his exam centre in Patuakhali Thursday.
Md Faisal Akon, 18, is from Hajikhali village in Madarbunia union of Patuakhali Sadar upazila and a student of Patuakhali Government College. He is taking this year's HSC examination from the Science group.
The incident took place in front of the Abdul Karim Mridha College exam centre in Patuakhali municipality around 12:45pm and Faisal was taken to Patuakhali Medical College Hospital with serious injuries.
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Faisal said he went to the test centre to sit for his Biology Second Paper exam. "When I came out after the exam, five to six people forcibly took me from the gate of the centre and started beating me up as I tried to scream. At one point they stabbed me with a knife."
Although the 18-year-old said he managed to flee the scene to the college principal's room, he could not tell the reason behind the attack.
Md Moniruzzaman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Patuakhali Sadar Police Station, said: "Police visited the spot. No one has filed a complaint over the incident. We will take action if anyone files a complaint."
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Acting principal of Patuakhali Abdul Karim Mridha College ANM Saifuddin said: "Foysal's hands were badly wounded in the attack that happened outside the college. He ran to my room to take shelter and was bleeding profusely."
"Foysal has an exam on Sunday. We will make an alternative arrangement, as per the rules, if he cannot write with his hands," Gazi Jafar Iqbal, secretary of the Teachers' Association of Patuakhali Government College, said. "Also, the college will take action against the attackers."
France's Lucas Hernandez ruled out of World Cup
Another one of France’s 2018 World Cup -winning team is injured and was ruled out of the title defense on Wednesday, and likely for the rest of the season.
Lucas Hernandez, the starting left-back four years ago, lasted just eight minutes of France’s opening game against Australia on Tuesday before suffering a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
“We’re losing an important element,” coach Didier Deschamps said in French soccer federation statement. “Lucas is a warrior.”
Hernandez seemed to twist his right knee while his leg was off the ground in the play that saw the cross delivered for Australia to score and take a shock early lead in France’s 4-1 win.
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The 26-year-old Bayern Munich defender was clutching at his knee in pain even before landing on the turf.
While his younger brother Theo prepared to come on as a replacement, Hernandez was treated on the pitch for a couple minutes before limping around the field to exit down the players’ tunnel.
“It’s never good to see one of your teammates leaving the field in that way,” France captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said after the game. “I believe it is an important injury. He’s not the first one.”
Hernandez now joins Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante, who were ruled out before Deschamps picked his squad, as standout starters in the 2018 lineup missing in Qatar.
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France also lost forwards Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku to injuries in training last week and central defender Raphael Varane, another key part of the 2018 team, has not played for six weeks because of a hamstring injury.