Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was recently appointed as the ODI captain, will lead the side for the first time in the format. Left-handed opener Mohammad Naim making a return to the national setup after more than two years, while right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed ...

The scouts of Bangladesh have created history. Four scouts sacrificed their lives for the country and for creating a new Bangladesh, said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday. “There is no such example in the history of scouting anywhere else in the world.” He encouraged the young scouts to help open doors for others and discover the world of ...

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has protested the mob justice, which was carried out during the detention of former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nurul Huda. “If there is anything like this, please inform us and hand it over to the law enforcement agencies. The law enforcement agencies will take action.” He made these remarks while ...

The local administration has clamped a restriction for the tourists vesselsin Sunamganj’sTanguar haor to protect the natural environment and biodiversity. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rezaul Karim issued the order on Sunday (June 22) night. In order to protect the biodiversity of Tanguar Haor and prevent damage to the environment, the movement of tourist houseboats in the Watch Tower and surrounding areas ...

Israel is “very, very close” to achieving its goals in Iran after US President Donald Trump ordered overnight bombing raids on the Islamic republic’s nuclear sites, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday. Restating his objectives as destroying Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, Netanyahu told journalists: “We are moving step by step towards achieving these goals, we are very, very ...

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage between Oman and Iran, has once again emerged as a focal point of global concern as tensions in the Middle East intensify, particularly after recent US military strikes on Iran. This slender waterway holds immense geopolitical and economic significance, serving as the only sea route for oil-rich Gulf nations—including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, ...

Bangladesh has made a notable impact at this year’s China-South Asia Expo, demonstrating its growing commitment to regional economic cooperation and trade expansion, report UNB. The country’s significantly expanded presence reflects a strategic push to strengthen partnerships across South Asia and beyond. Compared to previous years, Bangladesh’s participation has seen a sharp increase. “Last year, Bangladesh had fewer than 10 ...

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger reported a possible racist incident following his team’s 3-1 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Club World Cup on Sunday. The German centre-back appeared visibly upset after the final whistle, engaging in a heated exchange with Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral and subsequently speaking to referee Ramon Abatti Abel. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso confirmed after ...

Manchester City secured their place in the Club World Cup last 16 with a dominant 6-0 win over Al Ain in Atlanta on Sunday, in a match dubbed the “Abu derby” due to the ownership ties between the clubs. City, owned by UAE vice-president Sheikh Mansour, showed no mercy against the side backed by his elder brother, Sheikh Mohamed, president ...

Officials and employees started sit-in at the gate of National Board of Revenue (NBR) wearing shrouds demanding resignation of Chairman. Around 9AM on Tuesday, the NBR officials and employees of different levels started the three-hour strike and pen-down programme. Earlier on Saturday, NBR Reform Unity Council’s President and Additional Commissioner Hasan Muhammad Tarek Rikabdar and General Secretary and Additional Tax ...