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BCB finalises five franchises for next BPL season

, Nov. 5 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature five teams in its next edition, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finalising franchise ownership following a meeting of the BPL Gover... Read More


Will contest election, says AG Asaduzzaman

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman Ripon said on Wednesday that he would participate in the next national election slated for February 2026. "I have sought nomination (BNP). I will cont... Read More


Dick Cheney, influential and controversial former US Vice President, dies at 84

, Nov. 5 -- Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and divisive figures in American politics and a chief architect of the Iraq invasion, has died at the age of 84. Cheney passed away on Monday from... Read More


Transfers of Food officials suspended to ensure smooth Aman procurement

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- The government has suspended all transfers and postings of officials involved in the Aman paddy procurement programme to achieve the target. According to an official order issued by ... Read More


Police announce cash rewards for recovery of missing weapons, ammunition

, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh Police has announced cash rewards for anyone who helps recover missing police firearms and ammunition, according to a statement issued by the Police Headquarters on Wednesday (5... Read More


NCP's candidate list on Nov 15; likely to skip Khaleda's constituencies

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) is unlikely to field candidates in the three constituencies where BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is expected to contest in the upcoming 13th National Parliam... Read More


All measures in place for free, fair election: Adviser Jahangir Alam

Gazipur, Nov. 5 -- With the national election approaching fast, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday (5th November 2025) said all necessary instructions have been... Read More


President receives credentials of Thai Ambassador

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- The newly appointed resident Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh, Thitiporn Chirasawadi, presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Deputy secretary Md Raihan Kabi... Read More


First Irish artist's solo exhibit Oona Hyland's solo exhibition in Dhaka stresses on bilateral relationship

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- An exclusive solo exhibition of acclaimed Irish artist Oona Hyland titled "An Duanaire: Visual Poems of the Dispossessed," was inaugurated on Tuesday - the first of its kind by an Iri... Read More


Bangladesh firms ink $1.25b deal to expand US soy imports

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh's leading soy processors and feed importers have signed agreements worth over $1.25 billion to import US soybeans and soybean meal, aiming to boost the country's protein an... Read More