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BCB heads to polls again but competitive spirit nowhere to be found

Dhaka, June 7 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is heading into its second election in eight months with many outcomes already decided without a single vote being cast. Eight directors have alrea... Read More


State minister warns of action against journalists supporting terrorism, anti-democratic activities

Dhaka, June 7 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has warned that journalists found involved in anti-democratic activities, terrorism or any actions contrary to the... Read More


Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain

Dhaka, June 7 -- Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to stop dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications," calling on them to listen to the world's cries for peace as he met migrant... Read More


Ramisa rape, murder verdict: Suspects Sohel, Swapna brought to court

Dhaka, June 7 -- Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter, the two suspects in the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka's Pallabi, have been brought to court for the verdict in the case. S... Read More


10 'pushed-in' individuals stranded at Panchagarh border for over 62 hours

Dhaka, June 7 -- Ten people allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by India's Border Security Force (BSF) have spent more than 62 hours stranded in no man's land along the South Pradhanpara border in Pancha... Read More


Parliament sets Jul 9 end date for budget session, allocates 40 hours for debate

Dhaka, June 7 -- The second session of Bangladesh's 13th Parliament has begun and will continue until Jul 9, with lawmakers set to spend 40 hours debating the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal ye... Read More


Oil tanker train derails in Jhenaidah, snapping rail links from Khulna to the north

Dhaka, June 7 -- Three tankers of an oil tanker train have derailed near the Safdarpur Railway Station in Jashore. The accident occurred around 6am on Sunday, according to Jashore Junction Station Ma... Read More


Parliamentary committee recommends 3-month strategic fuel reserve

Dhaka, June 7 -- A parliamentary special committee has proposed expanding strategic fuel reserves to cover a minimum of three months of demand, while urging diversified import sources and stronger mea... Read More


Tamim elected BCB chief unopposed after record director vote

Dhaka, June 7 -- Former captain Tamim Iqbal has secured a commanding mandate in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, winning 73 of 74 votes in Category 2 -- the highest among all candidates. ... Read More


Government approves purchase of FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights for Tk 727 million

Dhaka, June 7 -- The government has greenlighted a proposal to purchase media rights for the FIFA World Cup at a cost of Tk 727 million. The proposal was cleared at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee... Read More