Shakib-Mathues are teammates now: Memories of 'Timed Out' and a glimpse of destiny

December 26, 2024

Because, Chittagong Kings have already added two players to the team through direct contracts. That's when some people may have remembered the incident in Delhi last November. After seeing the 20-member player list of Chittagong Kings after the players' draft yesterday, some may have gone back to that afternoon in Delhi. Shakib Al Hasan, Angelo Mathews... Wow, what else is needed!

"If someone puts thorns in your path, scatter flowers in their path," is the saying of the wise. Shakib had placed 'thorns' of intelligence and timing on the path of Mathews' arrival in Delhi. Mathews got stuck in them and could not go to the crease.
Later, there was so much debate and talk about it! The rule books were also opened and looked at. It was learned that Shakib had 'stabbed' Mathews from within the rules. The literacy rate among Sri Lankans is almost 100%. However, no instrument has yet been invented to determine how vindictive a nation is. So, although it is impossible to say how much this trend is among Sri Lankans, it can be guessed by looking at the pictures. After visiting Bangladesh in March this year and winning the T20 series
Even the Sri Lankans understand that the picture was not very pleasing to the eye. The Sri Lankans can thank Kings for that. Because Shakib will now have to spread 'flowers' in the path of Mathews!
Although it is not entirely true, it is not a far-fetched idea. Kings have brought both of them into the team. That is, Shakib and Mathews will play as teammates in the BPL starting from December 30. Since they are teammates, Shakib does not get the opportunity to 'time out' Mathews in the BPL. On the contrary, if Mathews is a victim of something like this, Shakib will have to speak up for him. Not only that, Shakib can also think of some things in advance if he wants.
Shakib and Mathews - both are all-rounders. The batting positions will also be close. That is, the possibility of both of them batting together is very high. So, Shakib can carry an extra helmet strap in his pocket if he gets out before him. Because, since Mathews will get out later, he may need it. Or, after Shakib is at the crease and the batsman on the other end is out, he can run a little forward (of course, he must stay within the boundaries of the field) and call Mathews, 'Matthews, Mathews, call, there is not much (time) left for the timed out!'

Sri Lanka batted first in that ODI World Cup match on November 6, 2023. Mathews came on the field as the new batsman after Sadira Samarawickrama was dismissed in 24.2 overs bowled by captain Shakib. Standing at the crease, he realized that there was a problem with the strap (ribbon) of his helmet, possibly torn. He pointed to the dressing room for a new helmet. There was some delay in bringing a new helmet through an additional player. Then Bangladesh captain Shakib requested Mathews to be 'timed out'. As it was legal, the on-field umpire accepted the request and declared Mathews out. New history and controversy were born.

Mathews was the first batsman to be 'timed out' in international cricket, and the cricketing world was divided over the 'spirit of the game'. That is, there was division over whether Shakib's behaviour was sportsmanlike or not.

But now is not the time to divide, it is time to work together and 'time out' the opponent. Since Mathews is the first batsman to be 'timed out' in international cricket, and Shakib is also the first captain (cricketer) to successfully request this out - who knows better than Shakib-Mathews how 'timed out' happens or when to request this out! In other words, it is not surprising to see these two cricketers together in the BPL to time out the opponent. The Sri Lankans will also find peace if they see something like this.



Bebeto-Bunocchi-Lam chose Rodrigo as the best footballer of the year, not Vinicius.

December 26, 2024

The Ballon d'Or has been a hot topic of discussion this year. A month before the award was announced, European media outlets reported that Vinicius Junior would be the winner.

Real Madrid had also completed preparations to celebrate their player's Ballon d'Or win. But the whole scene changed a few hours before the award was announced.

Real Madrid also cancelled their trip to Paris after news of Rodri's Ballon d'Or win emerged.

However, in the meantime, British media outlet The Guardian has given Real another disappointing news. Like the Ballon d'Or, they have also chosen Rodrigo as the best footballer of the year.

The Guardian's selection process for the best player of the year was made up of 23 former footballers from different countries, including legendary Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci, Germany's World Cup-winning captain Philipp Lahm and Brazil's World Cup-winning star Bebeto.

Among the coaches in the selection process were Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk, Iceland's Afturelding club coach Magnus Mar Einarsson, and Brazil's 2018 and 2022 World Cup assistant coach Kleber Javier. In addition, more than a hundred journalists from different countries also gave their opinions on the player selection.

In the player selection, the number one player in each judge's order of preference received 40 points and the second-choice player received 39 points. Thus, the number 40 player received 1 point. Then, all the votes were added together to determine a score.

In this voting, Rodri received 7495 points, while Rodri received 7427 points. That is, Rodri won by 68 points in the end. Of those who voted, 92 chose Rodri as the best player. And 72 people chose Vinicius as their first choice.

Although the top two are the same as in the Ballon d'Or, there have been some changes in the subsequent places. Jude Bellingham came third in the Ballon d'Or. He has dropped to number five in the Guardian's list. And Holland, who was fifth in the Ballon d'Or, is number three in the Guardian.

 



Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach an agreement on their divorce

December 26, 2024

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a settlement after eight years of legal battles. Jolie's lawyer says the settlement has put an end to the complications surrounding Hollywood's much-discussed divorce.

Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. However, the two had disputes over several issues, including custody of their children and division of property after the divorce.

As a result, the separation process has been prolonged. Finally, after eight years, Jolie and Pitt have reached an agreement. The long-awaited separation is now just a matter of time.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt first met on the set of the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith'.

After being together for 9 years, Brad and Jolie got married in 2014. Two years later, they announced their separation in 2016. The couple has 6 children: Maddox, 21, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 17, and 14-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.



Richie under a different identity

December 26, 2024

Even though he is still in acting, Richie is not as busy as he used to be. This actor does not want to be busy with acting like before. That is why he is now involved in new work with great deliberation. Most of his time is spent with his family and children. In the meantime, it was learned that he has come in front of everyone with a different identity. Richie wants to spend more time there to establish that identity. He said that if he does not give time, he will not be able to become an entrepreneur.

Richie Solaiman has opened a beauty salon in Uttara, Dhaka. He had been planning to open an establishment called 'Eternal Beauty Lounge' in Uttara's Rabindra Sarani for a long time. The actor and model said that he will now spend more time here. Richie also said that he feels good to be able to open such an establishment.

Richie said, 'It feels good. I can't express this feeling in words or language. Because, whenever I have done something in my life, I have done it with love. I have done it with great dedication. When I acted; I have done it with sincerity and dedication. When I became a mother, I stopped everything except raising children. Because, at that time, I wanted to be a very good mother. Now that I am not acting much, I thought of doing something new, which will keep me busy. At the same time, which is somewhat related to my work. From that point, I felt that if I do something like a beauty salon, I will be an entrepreneur, and I will be able to contribute to society at least a little bit.'

He further said, '10 to 20 women will work with me in this organization. These women will support their families. The bigger it becomes, the more it will benefit everyone. There will be more employment. The more families will also benefit from this organization.'

Richie said in words that since he has completely reduced his acting now, he wants to spend more time here. As an argument, he said, 'Since my name is coming up, how can I do it if I don't give time. Now if I don't give time to acting, then I won't be able to act well. If I don't give time to my children, I won't be able to be a good mother. Similarly, if I don't give time to this salon, then I won't be able to be a good entrepreneur.'

 



Winter is in full swing in the capital

December 26, 2024

The sun is not visible all day. The surroundings are covered in fog. Along with the cold wind from the north, the suffering of people in the capital has increased during the winter. Among them, the working people who go out in search of livelihood are suffering more. The story of this film is set in the capital today, Friday, during the winter, with public life.

Cold wave is sweeping across the country. Even wildlife is struggling to cope with the intense cold. Animals and birds are sitting in the cold

A baby wrapped in warm clothes, sleeping peacefully with its head on its mother's shoulder on a foggy morning

Boatmen struggle to navigate Buriganga River amid dense fog

Vehicles are driving with headlights on on the highway in the morning due to dense fog. In the Abdullahpur area of the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway,

A highway police vehicle patrolling with awareness instructions on a digital board to avoid accidents on the highway in dense fog. Four people were killed in an accident on this road due to fog last night. In the Rajendrapur area of the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway,

A child wrapped in warm clothes with a guardian at the National Zoo in the bitter cold.

A guardian provides care to a child suffering from a cold-related illness at the ICDDRB Hospital. Mohakhali,

Parents are bringing their children suffering from diarrhea and fever to the ICDDRB Hospital in Mohakhali, the capital, this winter. An average of 675 patients come there every day. Doctors and nurses are busy treating the children. Mohakhali,



Selfie in winter clothes with a headscarf

December 26, 2024

Ramna Park is covered in a blanket of fog. Some people are busy exercising in small groups among various trees. Squirrels and squirrels are scurrying in the grass. Suddenly, my eyes fall on a small field-like space among the big trees.

A boy and a girl are sitting. Two handbags are placed on the grass. Both are wearing winter clothes and hoodies.

Wearing a winter hoodie, what's so special about it, you wonder? Hmm, the special thing is that the hoodies they're wearing are of slightly different designs. The zipper is pulled from the bottom up, past the neck, and covers the head.

One is wearing a white hoodie, the other a black one. Both of them cover their heads. The boy takes out his cell phone and takes a selfie.

My camera immediately captured the moment. It was easy to see that the two of them were taking pictures of themselves to showcase their winter outfits. I immediately approached them and asked for their permission to take the picture.

This special winter garment is called Spider Hoodie. It was purchased from Facebook-based shop Clothings ('ClothinX'). Each one costs 950 taka. I found out from them.

I entered the page online with interest. It turned out that this clothing is available for different ages. However, it was this variation of face-covering winter clothing that suddenly encouraged me to click on the camera.

Wearing a winter hoodie, what's so special about it, you wonder? Hmm, the special thing is that the hoodies they're wearing are of slightly different designs. The zipper is pulled from the bottom up, past the neck, and covers the head.

One is wearing a white hoodie, the other a black one. Both of them cover their heads. The boy takes out his cell phone and takes a selfie.

My camera immediately captured the moment. It was easy to see that the two of them were taking pictures of themselves to showcase their winter outfits. I immediately approached them and asked for their permission to take the picture.

This special winter garment is called Spider Hoodie. It was purchased from Facebook-based shop Clothings ('ClothinX'). Each one costs 950 taka. I found out from them.

I entered the page online with interest. It turned out that this clothing is available for different ages. However, it was this variation of face-covering winter clothing that suddenly encouraged me to click on the camera.



How red lipstick became a symbol of confidence and personality

December 26, 2024

American actress Marilyn Monroe captured the attention of millions of fans with her dark red lips, light golden hair, and attractive makeup. Even after seven decades, viewers still remember her. Don't forget about Taylor Swift, the most popular singer in the world today! Along with her extraordinary musical talent, her signature red lipstick has become known worldwide. Why do stars choose red lips to make a style statement? How did red lipstick become a symbol of confidence and dignity?

Red lipstick in the pages of history

The use of red color for coloring lips dates back to the ancient Mesopotamian era. Women of the upper class and royal families used to color their lips by mixing white lead with powdered stone. The name of the queen of beauty Cleopatra also comes up in the history of the evolution of lipstick. In ancient Egypt, Queen Cleopatra herself used to color her lips red with carmine obtained from a type of insect. In addition, the Egyptians used to make red color by mixing algin, iodine and bromine and use it on their lips. Since then, due to the use of members of the upper class and royal family, red lips have become a symbol of power and social status.

Red lipstick as a symbol of rebellion

In the 20th century, red lipstick became a symbol of rebellion in political movements. During the suffragette movement, women painted their lips red as a sign of courage and protest. Beauty entrepreneur Elizabeth Arden even distributed red lipstick to women participating in the movement, which then became a symbol of women's liberation. During World War II, red lipstick was used as a symbol of patriotism and determination, where a separate shade of bright red called "Victory Red" was introduced to the market. In the post-war period, Hollywood legends such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn made red lipstick the exclusive representative of beauty and fashion.

Red lipstick in the modern era

In the modern era, bold red lips are a symbol of confidence and glamour. Among the current stars, Taylor Swift has chosen red lipstick. Taylor Swift and red lips have become almost synonymous. Red lipstick is not just a simple cosmetic, but a symbol of female power, dignity and confidence. Red color truly creates a different kind of intense emotion and attraction, which no other color can. As a result, it has become a symbol of rebellion, courage, and even protest in everyday life, even beyond fashion. The eternal appeal of red lips therefore sets it apart from all other lipstick colors.

 



South Africa reaches Test Championship final after incredible win over Pakistan in Rabada-Jansen

December 26, 2024

The fourth day of the first South Africa-Pakistan match begins today in Centurion with a glimpse of a thrilling ending.

Those who went to watch the game at SuperSport Park today were not disappointed. Those who watched the game on television were not disappointed either. What a thrilling battle the two teams presented!

South Africa had the last laugh after that tense match. Batting for a target of 148 runs, the Proteas lost 8 wickets for 99 runs. After three years, pacer Mohammad Abbas, who was included in the Pakistan Test team, started giving Pakistan dreams of a great victory by taking 6 wickets. But Kagiso Rabada, along with Marco Janssen, took away that dream from the Pakistanis.

South Africa celebrated their 'world title' when the third ball of Abbas' 40th over was bowled out of bounds by Marco Jansen at point. The team came a step closer to winning the match they had almost lost. With this two-wicket win, South Africa became the first team to qualify for the final of the third round of the World Test Championship.

When Jansen took the last four wickets to win the match, he was unbeaten on 16 runs. Rabada's partnership of 50 runs for the ninth wicket was 31 runs off 26 balls.

South Africa started the day at 27 for 3. The team's mainstay was Aiden Markram. He had scored 22 of South Africa's 27 runs the previous day. That same Markram, along with captain Temba Bavuma, safely made it through the first hour of the day. The Proteas went into the drinks break at 62 for 3.

After the break, everything changed as soon as the game started. In the first over, Mohammad Abbas bowled Markram (37 runs off 63 balls) with a perfect length ball that went a little low. Bavuma remained steadfast even after Markram departed. The captain added 34 runs for the fifth wicket with David Bedingham.

What happened to Bavuma then? The Proteas captain wanted to drive a relatively harmless ball by Abbas across the middle of the wicket and out of bounds. But the ball flew off Bavuma's bat and into Mohammad Rizwan's gloves. The umpire gave him out after hearing a slight noise. Bavuma complied and returned to the dressing room. Back there, Bavuma must have heard the scolding of his teammates, who were sure that the Ultra Edge technology in the TV replay could not prove the connection between the ball and the bat. At the time of this incident, South Africa's score was 96/5 in 29.4 overs.

Naseem Shah bowled Kyle Verena in the next over. Pakistan, who were suddenly starting to smell victory after taking six wickets from their 99-run opponent, took two more wickets in the next over. Abbas also got debutant Corbin Bosch back in the same manner with the next ball, forcing David Bedingham to take a catch behind the wicket with a slightly short ball.

South Africa went from 99/5 to 99/8 in four balls. And Abbas returned to Tests after three years and bowled his career-best. He took six wickets for the first time in his 26-Test career, surpassing the record he set against Australia in Abu Dhabi in 2018 (5/33).

It seemed that South Africa was repeating the history of repeatedly collapsing under pressure on the world stage of cricket. But Rabada and Jansen wanted to walk in the opposite direction of history. Rabada started the work of removing all the pressure by hitting a four off the fourth ball of Abbas's over. South Africa went to lunch with the team's score at 116 runs without losing any more wickets.

Then, Rabada and Jansen returned to the field and took the spoils from Pakistan within 6 overs to secure an incredible victory.

The final Test of the series will begin in Cape Town on January 3.



Opportunity to watch the first movie made in Chakma language

December 26, 2024

Bangladesh's first film made in the Chakma language, 'My Bicycle-Mor Thengari', has been stuck in the censor board for 9 years. The film, directed by Aung Rakhine, failed to get censored for various reasons. The film will be screened today at the film exhibition that began in tribute to the Liberation War and martyrs.

A two-day film exhibition organized by Samgeet Cultural Complex has started at Paschim Panthapath Lake Circus from Sunday. The last day of this exhibition will be tomorrow, where Aung Rakhine's film will be shown. However, the director will not be present at the exhibition. He said, "I have always heard that the audience is interested in the film. But I could not show the film to everyone because I could not get a censor. I am not optimistic about the censor yet. I am not thinking about the censor anymore."‘

The word "thengari" in Chakma language means bicycle. The English name of the movie is My Bicycle. The story of the movie revolves around a Chakma young man named Kamal from a village in Paharghera. After failing to earn a living in the city, he returns to the village with a bicycle. He continues to earn a living by transporting people and goods on bicycles. About the movie, Aung Rakhine said, "We have no intention of releasing it commercially. However, if anyone is interested in holding a screening, we would like to screen the movie."‘

The event, which runs from 4 pm to 8 pm every day, will feature the short films 'Don't Panic! Organize' by Zafar Muhammad, 'The Sound is Loud' by Ivan Monowar, '35 July' by Elizabeth de Coster, 'Ichamati' by Habibur Rahman, and 'Fulbarir Saat Din' by Zaid Aziz and Farzana Bobby.
The last day's program will feature Farzana Zerin's 'The Valiant Martyr Shakeel', SK Shuvo's 'Dear Mother', Edit Dewan's 'Dream or Reality', Bratya Amin's 'Company Country' and 'I Will Die as a Human'.



The question Victoria answered to win the Miss Universe crown

December 26, 2024

Denmark wins Miss Universe for the first time. Victoria Kjer Thilvig was crowned by the 2023 winner, Shanice Palacios of Nicaragua

Miss Universe Denmark was first asked in the Q&A session, 'If no one evaluates you correctly, how will you survive?'‘

Victoria said, "I will live my life as I am. I will live my daily routine. No one else will determine how I live. If someone doesn't evaluate it correctly, that's their problem. Not mine."‘

The question for Victoria was, "Miss Universe has inspired generations of women. What do you have to say to the women watching you tonight?"‘

Victoria replied, "To those watching me from different parts of the world, I want to tell you, you cannot be judged by where you come from, what your past is. You can turn around in any situation. You have to keep fighting. I am standing here today because I want to change. I want to make history."‘

Victoria has been a dancer since childhood. This professional dancer is studying law. She raises awareness about mental health. She is also aware of animal rights.

This beauty also has her own beauty brand. Victoria was in the top 20 of Miss Grand International in 2022.

She was considered a strong contender from the beginning of Miss Universe 2024.

Miss Nigeria was the first runner-up and Miss Mexico was the second runner-up in the competition.

Miss Thailand and Miss Venezuela were in fourth and fifth positions. India's Riya Singh made it to the top 30 but missed out on the top 12.