Category: General
Bangladesh’s Nesarabad Upazila Poised to Enter Global Cricket Bat Market
Nesarabad: Long known for its rich tradition of woodworking, Nesarabad upazila in Bangladesh’s southern Pirojpur district has quietly emerged as the country’s largest producer of cricket bats, supplying equipment to players from school grounds to comp…
Father and Two Sons Sentenced to Life for 2011 Murder of Young Boy in Jamalpur
Dhaka: A Jamalpur court sentenced a father and his two sons to life imprisonment for the 2011 murder of a seven-year-old boy, Suman. The verdict was announced on Wednesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the convicted individuals are Abul K…
Litton Das Bangladesh’s New ODI Captain
Dhaka: Litton Das has been appointed as Bangladesh’s new ODI captain, succeeding Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to split the leadership of its Test and limited-overs teams. Litton, who is already at the helm of t…
Experts Call for Media Reforms to Strengthen Democracy, State Rebuilding
Dhaka: Speakers at a policy dialogue on Wednesday called for comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh’s media sector, asserting that a strong, independent, and accountable media is essential for rebuilding the state and strengthening democracy following th…
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman Emphasizes Need to Resolve ‘Irritations’ in Bangladesh-India Relations
Dhaka: Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday highlighted the importance of addressing certain “irritations” in the relationship between Bangladesh and India. He noted that the government is currently evaluating the invitation extended by In…
Farm Worker Dies of Electrocution While Planting Paddy Seedlings in Fatikchhari
Fatikchhari: A farm worker died after being electrocuted while planting paddy seedlings in a field in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Mustakim, son of Riaz Uddin of Netrokona. He had come to Fatikchh…
CIID Seizes Contraband Worth Tk 2.04 Crore at Dhaka Airport
Dhaka: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have seized contraband goods worth an estimated Tk 2.04 crore, including foreign cigarettes, gold jewellery, banned Gouri cream and foreign liquor, during a special drive at Ha…
US Special Envoy Urges Global Support for Rohingya Camp in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka: US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has called on international partners to enhance their contributions to the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, which currently shelters over one million Rohingya refugees. Speaking du…