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CEC says election schedule to be announced 'in due time', stresses key role of government

Dhaka, June 21 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the timeline for the general election will be announced at the appropriate time, emphasising that holding the polls will no... Read More


Balance of short-term foreign loans drops by 8%

Dhaka, June 20 -- Sluggish business, trade and investment have left an impact on short-term foreign loans in Bangladesh. Traders and entrepreneurs have begun to pay key amounts and interests of foreig... Read More


Yunus orders swift execution of key public service reform proposals

Dhaka, June 20 -- The Public Administration Reform Commission's 18 shortlisted proposals, deemed "ready for implementation" by ministries, are now under orders from Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to be ... Read More


Bangladesh look for quick wickets on Day 4 as Sri Lanka trail

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh are looking for quick wickets to close out the Sri Lankan innings and grab a lead in the Test at Galle. Tons from Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahi... Read More


Mendis stands firm as Sri Lanka edge closer to a lead

Dhaka, June 20 -- The day started promisingly for Bangladesh. Nayeem Hasan snapped up the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva and Hasan Mahmud scalped Kusal Mendis in quick succession. But Kamindu Mendis, ... Read More


Nayeem rampage leaves Bangladesh with 10-run lead

Dhaka, June 20 -- A flurry of wickets from off spinner Nayeem Hasan has given Bangladesh a slim lead of 10 runs heading into the second innings of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. After a frustratin... Read More


Bangladesh stretch lead to 187 as Shadman, Shanto anchor in Galle Test

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh have ended the fourth day of the Galle Test 187 runs ahead of Sri Lanka, closing on 177 for 3 in their second innings, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto unbeaten on 56 an... Read More


Two SUST students arrested for 'rape, filming' of fellow student

Dhaka, June 20 -- A case has been filed against five individuals over the "gang rape" of a student from the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) and the alleged filming of the act, wi... Read More


Six dead, five injured as bus collides with Mahindra in Mymensingh's Phulpur

Dhaka, June 20 -- Six people have been killed and five others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a three-wheeler Mahindra in Phulpur Upazila of Mymensingh. The crash took place around 8... Read More


Businessman dies in police custody, family alleges torture

Dhaka, June 20 -- A businessman has died in the custody of Muradnagar Police Station in Cumilla after being arrested in a drug raid. His family alleges he was tortured, but police claim he died of a ... Read More