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New Zealand's record run-scorer Williamson ends 16-year international career

Dhaka, June 12 -- scorer Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket with immediate effect, cutting short his participation in the ongoing three-Test series in England. The 35-year-old bat... Read More


Miraz released from hospital after clearing concussion scans

Dhaka, June 12 -- Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has returned home from the hospital following a head injury sustained during the second ODI against Australia at Mirpur yesterday. The capt... Read More


Inflation to be reined in through deregulation, administrative reforms and improved efficiency: Finance Minister

Dhaka, June 12 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the government expects inflationary pressures to ease gradually through structural reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing ... Read More


Money launderers won't be allowed to live in peace: Governor

Dhaka, June 12 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman on Friday issued a stern warning against financial fraudsters, declaring that those involved in money laundering will not be allowed to l... Read More


BTCA says proposed budget undermines goal of tobacco-free Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 12 -- The Bangladesh Tobacco Control Advocates (BTCA) on Friday expressed concern over the proposed national budget for FY2026-27, alleging that several measures favor the tobacco industry... Read More


Country logs one more suspected measles death

Dhaka, June 12 -- One more child has died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Friday, raising Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 64... Read More


Two arrested over brick attack on motorcyclist in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 12 -- Police have arrested two youths in connection with a premeditated brick attack on a motorcyclist in the capital's Kafrul area, allegedly triggered by a dispute over drug dealing. Th... Read More


Toffee faces wave of complaints after World Cup opening match streaming disruptions

, June 12 -- Bangladeshi streaming platform Toffee has come under fire as it failed to provide smooth and uninterrupted coverage of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup for hundreds of football fan... Read More


Listed top criminal Palash shot at Rampura

Dhaka, June 12 -- A listed top criminal was shot by unidentified assailants in the Rampura area of the capital on Friday afternoon. The victim was identified as Yasin Khan Palash alias Kalya Palash. ... Read More


Eight development authorities get new chairmen

Dhaka, June 12 -- The government has appointed new chairmen to eight development authorities across the country on a contractual basis for a one-year term. The Ministry of Public Administration issue... Read More