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Prove you are fair: Pakistan legend Afridi tells ICC supporting Pakistan's boycott

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his full support for the government's decision to boycott the group-stage match against India at the upcoming T20 World Cup, while ... Read More


Illegal arms factory busted in Natore; one arrested

, Feb. 3 -- Members of Bangladesh Army in a drive busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested a man along with firearms at Bamihal Bazar in Singra upazila of Natore district early Tuesda... Read More


Elon Musk slams Nolan over 'The Odyssey' casting

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Tech billionaire Elon Musk has stirred controversy online by criticising acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan amid casting debates for his upcoming epic film The Odyssey. Musk respo... Read More


Postal ballots to allow 33 Chandpur jail inmates to vote for first time

, Feb. 3 -- A total of 33 inmates of Chandpur district jail will cast their votes through postal ballots in the national election. Mohammad Zainal Abedin Bhuiyan, Jail Superintendent of Chandpur dist... Read More


Dhaka tops global pollution chart as AQI hits 275

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked fist among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 275 at 11:19 am. To... Read More


NBR begins publishing HS code-wise import data online

, Feb. 3 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started publishing HS code-wise import data on its website to enhance transparency and improve public access to trade-related information. The init... Read More


Govt approves proposal to provide education in Rohingya camps through UNICEF

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The government has approved a proposal to procure education services through UNICEF to improve pre-primary and primary education for forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingyas) l... Read More


UK-funded scholarships reflect strong Dhaka-London partnership: Sarah Cooke

, Feb. 3 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has congratulated the Chevening and Commonwealth scholars and said the UK government funded scholarship programmes reflect the strong pa... Read More


Muslims observe Shab-e-Barat with traditional foods, charity and illuminated graveyards

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Muslims across the country are observing the holy night of Shab-e-Barat with prayers, zikr and tasbeeh throughout the night, while graveyards have been decorated with lights as devote... Read More


EC revises BNCC deployment plan following BNP objection

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The Election Commission (EC) has revised its earlier decision on deploying Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) cadets during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and r... Read More