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Find stronger ways to combat disinformation, Yunus tells Meta

Dhaka, June 26 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads and Messenger, to find more effective methods to tackle misinformation that... Read More


Sedition charges added to case against three former Election Commissions

Dhaka, June 26 -- Sedition, fraud and embezzlement charges have been added to the case filed by the BNP over the "failure" of three former Election Commissions to conduct their constitutional responsi... Read More


Yunus to lead 36-member committee to observe July Uprising anniversary

Dhaka, June 25 -- The interim government has formed a 36-member national committee, headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, to oversee commemorations of the 2024 July Uprising that reshaped Bangladesh... Read More


No consensus among parties on charter principles, NCC structure despite daylong talks

Dhaka, June 25 -- Despite a full day of discussions, political parties have failed to reach a consensus on proposed changes to the fundamental principles of the Constitution or restructuring of the Na... Read More


'Mob justice' turned into a violent frenzy in Bangladesh, says Tarique

Dhaka, June 25 -- "Mob justice" in Bangladesh has morphed into a dangerous frenzy, BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said, calling it a "threat to humanity". In a message marking the Internati... Read More


BSF hands over 4 Bangladeshis detained in India

Dhaka, June 25 -- India's Border Security Force (BSF) has handed over four Bangladeshi nationals detained in India through a flag meeting at the Satkhira border. Citing the Border Guard Bangladesh (B... Read More


Over 1.25mn students to sit HSC exams from Thursday amid COVID, dengue spike

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations begin on Thursday, with over 1.25 million students set to take part across the country under strict health... Read More


Bangladesh win toss, choose to bat against Sri Lanka in Colombo Test

Dhaka, June 25 -- Brave performances from Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, and off-spinner Nayeem Hasan had given Bangladesh an edge in Galle against Sri Lanka, but the two side... Read More


Shadman stands firm as Bangladesh loses two wickets

Dhaka, June 25 -- Patience has proved key for Shadman Islam, who stood firm in the first session even as Sri Lanka picked up a couple of wickets at the other end. Shadman picked his moments to score,... Read More


BNP not in favour of 10-year cap on premiership, NCC-style panel, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, June 25 -- The BNP has made clear it will not accept any constitutional structure that interferes with executive authority, including the proposed appointments committee for constitutional and ... Read More