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To counter bad light pause in Test, ICC to trial pink ball

, June 2 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) said this week that it will trial pink cricket balls in traditional Test matches to prevent play from being interrupted by fading light. The strate... Read More


Cutting Rohingya assistance could have severe, costly consequences: UNHCR

Dhaka, June 2 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and humanitarian partners have asked the world not to forget Rohingyas in Bangladesh, noting that maintaining only minimum levels of humanitarian assista... Read More


BB directs banks to prioritize smart card holders, rain-hit farmers for agro-loans

, June 2 -- In a major boost to financial inclusion and disaster recovery, Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday directed all scheduled banks to prioritize marginal and landless farmers holding "Farmer Sma... Read More


Bangladesh, Switzerland pledge to create more enabling environment for businesses

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh and Switzerland on Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepen bilateral economic cooperation and create a more enabling environment for the businesses of ... Read More


Gold, silver prices drop in Bangladesh at start of June

, June 2 -- At the start of June, following the Eid holidays, the Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has reduced the prices of gold and silver in the country's market on Tuesday. Price of gold... Read More


DMP warns against tampering with number plates to evade AI-based traffic monitoring

, June 2 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged motorists not to resort to fraudulent methods to evade the city's AI-based traffic monitoring system and instead comply with traffic laws. Strict... Read More


Bangladesh, UK explore new avenues for economic partnership, investment growth

, June 2 -- Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have discussed ways to expand trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, with particular emphasis on attracting greater British inve... Read More


Death toll from taking 'toxic liquor' rises to 4 in Rangpur

, June 2 -- The death toll from drinking 'toxic liquor' in Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur rose to four with the death of another man. The deceased was identified as Ershad Mia, 40, son of Sultan Ali o... Read More


15-member PMO delegation leaves for China training programme

, June 2 -- member delegation of senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) left for China on Tuesday on a week-long visit to participate in a training programme. The delegation departed... Read More


Govt orders private hospitals to reserve 10pc beds for free dengue treatment

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has directed private hospitals across the country to provide free treatment to dengue patients in at least 10 percent of their beds, said Health and Family Welfare Mini... Read More