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Ebadot returns to Bangladesh squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Dhaka, June 5 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with fast bowler Ebadot Hossain returning to the fold after... Read More


'UN not involved in Rakhine humanitarian corridor'

Dhaka, June 5 -- United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, clarified that while the Government of Bangladesh has been working to establish a humanitarian corridor for aid delivery... Read More


Businesses show mixed reactions over FY26 budget

Dhaka, June 5 -- Businesses have showed mixed reactions over the proposed budget as several of those getting positive directions and some others found hardness in it. "In one hand the budget construc... Read More


BNP slams proposed budget

Dhaka, June 5 -- The BNP on Wednesday strongly criticised the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, calling it "unilateral, conventional, and non-participatory." The party argued that... Read More


Bangladesh ease past Bhutan in FIFA Int'l friendly 2-0

Dhaka, June 5 -- Bangladesh Football team eased past Bhutan Football team 2-0 in the FIFA International friendly match at the National Stadium in the capital on Wednesday. It was an almost one-sided a... Read More


Experts urge action to protect youth from tobacco, warn of economic risks

Dhaka, June 5 -- Public health professionals and cultural figures have voiced grave concern over the rising use of tobacco products among youth, warning that the trend could severely harm both nationa... Read More


Zubaida Rahman leaves Dhaka for London after month-long stay

Dhaka, June 5 -- Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, left Dhaka on Thursday morning after spending a month in Bangladesh-her first visit in 17 years. She boarded a Qatar Airwa... Read More


Dhaka city corporations vow timely waste cleanup during Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, June 5 -- The Dhaka North and South City Corporations have announced plans to remove sacrificial animal waste daily during Eid-ul-Azha. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Shahja... Read More


Fiscal focus turns to public welfare, not GDP: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, June 4 -- The interim government has signalled a notable shift in fiscal priorities for the upcoming financial year, moving away from the pursuit of high GDP growth to focus more keenly on publ... Read More


DSCC locked down as mayoral row continues

Dhaka, June 4 -- Life for thousands of residents under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has been severely disrupted, with nearly all civic services suspended for over 20 days due to an ongoing bloc... Read More