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Bangladesh strike early to remove Sri Lankan openers

Dhaka, July 2 -- Both the Sri Lankan openers were sent back by Bangladeshi pace bowlers inside the fifth over of the innings in the first ODI in Colombo. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first... Read More


Burning protesters' bodies at Ashulia: ICT-2 issues arrest warrants against 8

, July 2 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Wednesday issued warrants for the arrest of eight people including former MP Saiful Islam in a case filed over burning bodies of six protesters on a ... Read More


Finance Adviser urges balanced reporting on sensitive policy issues

Dhaka, July 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday urged journalists to maintain a balanced and constructive approach in reporting especially on sensitive policy issues. "Negative rep... Read More


EC disposes of over 9 lakh NID correction applications

Dhaka, July 2 -- The Election Commission has disposed of more than nine lakh applications for corrections to National Identity Cards (NID) in the last six months under a special crash programme. "Und... Read More


Hasina sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court

Dhaka, July 2 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in jail in a contempt of court case filed last year. This marks the f... Read More


Sri Lanka opt to bat first in the series opener vs Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening match of the three-match series against Bangladesh on Wednesday in Colombo. After 20 years, Bangladesh are playing a... Read More


Bangladesh clears all dues to Adani Power

Dhaka, July 2 -- Bangladesh has cleared all outstanding dues to India's Adani Power, making a one-time payment of $437 million in June for electricity imports. Officials familiar with the matter told... Read More


China donates dengue prevention materials to Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 2 -- The Chinese government has donated dengue prevention materials to help Bangladesh deal with the dengue cases effectively. The dengue prevention materials will be handed over to the g... Read More


Bodies of 2 madrasa students recovered from Brahmapurta River

Kishoreganj, July 2 -- Bodies of two madras students who had gone missing around 22 hours ago were retrieved from the Brahmaputra River in Mymensingh on Wednesday morning. The deceased were Abir, 7, ... Read More


Japan to provide $4.8mn to strengthen Bangladesh's election systems

Dhaka, July 2 -- Japan has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), pledging JPY 695 million (about USD 4.8 million) in grant aid to strengthen Bangladesh's efforts towards f... Read More