Local Snippets

Despite Raihan's unbeaten 108, Farashganj were forced to tie their encounter against Kalindi in the second division cricket league at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Farashganj completed their 50-over quota for 286 for three in reply to Kalindi's 286 all out in 43.5 overs.
In the day's other matches, Gopibagh Friends Association (101-1) outplayed Young Ones (100-10) by nine wickets at the Jahangirnagar University ground, Kalabagan CA (191-5) defeated Udayachal (189-8) by five wickets at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium, Sinha Textile (170-7) beat Matuail Cricket Academy (168-10) by three wickets at the City Club ground, Mirpur CC (229-10) managed a four-run victory over Kathalbagan GCC (225-10) at the Dhaka University ground and Prantik (196-7) beat Dhaka Mariner Youngs (192-10) at the Jagannath Hall ground.
RATING CHESS
WFM Shamima Akter Liza and WFM Zakia Sultana maintained their winning spree to share the lead after end of the third round in the Prime Bank 4th International Rating Women Chess tournament.
Liza beat National Women Champion Sharmin Sultana Shirin and Zakia beat IWM Rani Hamid in the third round to secure maximum three points.
In the other matches, Eva beat Amena Khatun, Tani beat Mehnaz Ahmed Mithila, Runu beat Tahmina Akter Tisha, Tasmin Sultana drew with Ahely Sarkar, Yeon Sarkar beat Nilufar Yesmin and Shamima Akter Mukta beat Ayesha Kabir Siddique.
Women's Handball
Rangamati emerged “Ga” zone champions in the Exim Bank 20th National Women's Handball Championship with a 11-7 victory over Kishoreganj at the Rangamati Stadium.
The winners led the first half 6-5.
Rina, the custodian of zonal runners-up Kishoreganj, was adjudged the best player of the meet.
GAIBANDHA FOOTBALL
Mohammedan Sporting Club blanked Bridge Road Sporting Club 2-0 in the Fariha Knit First Division Football League at the Gaibandha Stadium.
Jibon and Momin scored one goal each for the winners.