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Towhid Hridoy destined for Test debut against Sri Lanka as replacement for injured Mushfiqur

Dhaka, March 21 -- Young batsman Towhid Hridoy has received his maiden call up to Bangladesh Test squad ahead of the first match against Sri Lanka where he will replace Mushfiqur Rahim. The veteran w... Read More


Declared 'abandoned', many Dhaka markets teeter on the brink of another disaster

Dhaka, March 21 -- After major incidents like fires or accidents, authorities often go onto an overdrive before taking their foot off the gas once public attention dissipates. This pattern has persist... Read More


Chief justice leaves courtroom as leaking ceiling halts Bangladesh court proceedings

Dhaka, March 21 -- Water leakage from the ceiling disrupted proceedings at the Supreme Court's Appellate Division, leading judges to temporarily leave the courtroom. The incident occurred on Thursday... Read More


Staggered Upazila council elections to start on May 8

Dhaka, March 21 -- The staggered Upazila council elections are set to begin on May 8 with 152 local government units going to the polls in the first phase. The Election Commission finalised the sched... Read More


Eid style guide: Local designs shine with mix of modernity and tradition

Dhaka, March 21 -- Tamanna Afreen excitedly browses through local fashion outlets for her Eid outfit amidst the bustling crowds, her energy undiminished by the throng. Drawn to the sarees and salwar ... Read More


Bangladesh keeps minimum Fitra unchanged at Tk 115

Dhaka, March 21 -- Authorities have kept the minimum level of Fitra, a charitable donation by well-off Muslims at the end of Ramadan, unchanged at Tk 115 per person in 2024. The maximum amount has be... Read More


Wedding bells in Moulvibazar jail as accused marries plaintiff

Dhaka, March 21 -- A man who is currently behind bars under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act has married the plaintiff against him in the Moulvibazar District Jail in line with a High ... Read More


Motorcyclist dies after collision with covered van in Barishal

Dhaka, March 21 -- A motorcyclist has died after a covered van hit his two-wheeler in Barishal. Another man riding pillion was injured in the incident that occurred outside the RAB-8 head office in t... Read More


Bangladesh Women rely on bowling for ODI success against Australia

Dhaka, March 21 -- Bangladesh Women are looking to capitalise on their formidable bowling attack to get the better of Australia in the upcoming three-match One-Day International home series. "They [A... Read More


Another victim of Gazipur gas fire dies, taking death toll to 14

Dhaka, March 20 -- Another victim hospitalised at Dhaka's Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute after a gas cylinder explosion in Gazipur's Kaliakair has died. Kamala Khatun, 65, ... Read More