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Govt forms panel to look into Bangladesh's T20 World Cup withdrawal

Dhaka, May 11 -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports has formed a three-member inquiry committee to look into Bangladesh's withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Dr AKM Wali Ullah, Additional... Read More


Businessman rescued from hostage situation in B'baria; 2 arrested

Brahmanbaria, May 11 -- A businessman was rescued from a hostage situation in Bijoynagar Upazila after police and local residents acted on information received through the national emergency number 99... Read More


Doctors call for higher tobacco prices in 2026-27 budget to reduce NCD burden

Dhaka, May 11 -- Public health experts and physicians on Monday urged the government to increase tobacco product prices effectively in the upcoming FY2026-27 national budget to reduce the growing burd... Read More


HC now to pass order on Chinmoy's bail pleas on May 14

Dhaka, May 11 -- The High Court on Monday deferred until May 14 the delivery of its order on bail petitions filed by Chinmoy Krishna Das, suspended ISKCON leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sa... Read More


BGMEA, BKMEA leaders meet PM

, May 11 -- Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on Monday paid a courtesy call... Read More


SC releases full text of verdict on Jamaat registration

Dhaka, May 11 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has released the full text of its verdict overturning a High Court ruling that had declared the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ... Read More


Shanto, Mominul fifties bolster Bangladesh as rain truncates day

, May 11 -- Heavy rain and deteriorating light frustrated both sides on the penultimate day in Mirpur, as Bangladesh reached 152-3 at early stumps in the first Test against Pakistan. Despite a signif... Read More


PM says audit findings reveal massive irregularities in mega projects

, May 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pointed to alleged inflated spending and corruption in several mega projects, including Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bri... Read More


Humaiun Kobir highlights national security architecture as key to foreign policy

, May 11 -- Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has highlighted the current government's commitment to creating a comprehensive national security architecture, which is pivo... Read More


Will quit if needed, but minority persecution won't be tolerated: Kaikobad

, May 11 -- Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad on Monday said the government would not tolerate any oppression, injustice, cruelty or torture against minorities or follower... Read More