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Four held in Istanbul over Prophet Muhammad cartoon, insult to religious values

Dhaka, July 1 -- Four people have been detained in Istanbul for publishing a cartoon of Prophet Muhammad, which authorities say insults religious values. The arrests follow an investigation launched ... Read More


BCB may include foreign teams in BPL if they meet criteria

Dhaka, July 1 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to return to its usual December-January slot this season, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) considering several new steps-including th... Read More


9th anniversary of Holey Artisan Bakery attack today

, July 1 -- The 9th anniversary of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack, the deadliest night of terror in the country's history that left 22 people dead, is being commemorated on Tuesday. The majority of ... Read More


No discussion on election date with Chief Adviser: CEC

Dhaka, July 1 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said there was no discussion on the election date during a recent courtesy meeting with the Chief Adviser, although they did tal... Read More


Govt okays proposal not to implement CETP, SWM project at Tannery Estate

Dhaka, July 1 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal in principle not to implement the 'Rectification and Upgradation of CETP and Establishment of SWM at BSCIC Tannery Industrial Estate, Dha... Read More


Govt okays proposal not to implement CETP project at Tannery Estate

Dhaka, July 1 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal in principle not to implement the 'Rectification and Upgradation of CETP and Establishment of SWM at BSCIC Tannery Industrial Estate, Dha... Read More


Smriti Irani reveals 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' comeback abandoned for politics

Dhaka, July 1 -- As anticipation builds for the much-awaited return of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", Smriti Irani has revealed that a sequel to the iconic show was planned more than a decade ago b... Read More


FS vows to help build terror-free world, pays tribute to Holey Artisan victims

Dhaka, July 1 -- Paying deep tribute to the victims of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery terrorist attack, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam on Tuesday said Bangladesh continues to pursue a 'zero tolerance... Read More


India cricket team's Bangladesh tour uncertain this year

, July 1 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has admitted that the upcoming white-ball series against India, scheduled for August, is now in doubt due to political uncertainty. Speaking after the B... Read More


Govt ready to use already allocated funds for election: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, July 1 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the interim government would not hesitate to utilise the fund allocated earlier which is necessary for holding the next election. ... Read More