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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


45th BCS viva exam to begin on Jul 8

Dhaka, June 25 -- The oral tests for the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam, known as viva voce, will commence on Jul 8, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced. A total of 585 candid... Read More


Dengue risk soars in Barguna as Aedes mosquito density hits alarming levels

Dhaka, June 25 -- Barguna, a coastal district in southern Bangladesh, is facing a precarious dengue outbreak, with Aedes mosquito density reaching eight times the high-risk threshold in some areas, ac... Read More


We have failed to curb drug trade, corruption: Advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, June 25 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has admitted the interim government has failed to bring drug trafficking and corruption under control, describing both as "enemies of the nation"... Read More


Shanto surges in rankings after twin centuries against Sri Lanka in Galle Test

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has made a major leap in the ICC Test batting rankings, climbing 21 spots to 29th after scoring centuries in either innings of the drawn firs... Read More


Bangladesh falter with bat as debutant Dinusha shines on Day 1 in Colombo

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh's batters have squandered several solid starts and slumped to 220 for 8 on a rain-disrupted opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground in Colombo. ... Read More


Advisor Salehuddin suspects instigation by 'AL-era beneficiary businessmen' in NBR protests

Dhaka, June 25 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed suspects the protests by officers and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), which has disrupted the reform process of the institution, ma... Read More


Three Swechchhasebak Dal activists secure bail in case over former CEC Nurul Huda's assault

Dhaka, June 25 -- A Dhaka court has granted bail to three members of the BNP-affiliated Swechchhasebak Dal in a case over the public harassment and assault of former chief election commissioner (CEC) ... Read More