Zubaida Rahman returning home after 17 years to a changed Bangladesh

After 17 years in exile, Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, is set to return to Dhaka on Tuesday with a plan to stay at her father’s Dhanmondi residence, marking a poignant homecoming. Zubaida is returning home with her mother- …

Bangladesh received $2.75 billion in remittances in April

Bangladesh witnessed a notable surge in remittance inflows in April, with expatriates sending US$2.75 billion, marking the second-highest monthly remittance in the country’s history. According to data from Bangladesh Bank, $144 million was received on …

Yunus-led Bangladesh government has targeted 640 journalists in eight months: Reports

BSF to get 16 new battalions, 2 field HQs for Pakistan, Bangladesh borders

The Border Security Force is all set to get the government's final nod to raise 16 more battalions, comprising around 17,000 troopers, and set up two forward headquarters for its western and eastern commands guarding the Pakistan and Bangladesh …

Bangladesh announce T20I squad for Pakistan tour

A 16-member squad has been announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for the upcoming T20I series against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan. Experienced wicketkeeper batter Litton Das will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming tours as he has …

Bangladesh names squad for UAE and Pakistan T20I tours

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 16-player squad for upcoming T20I tours to the UAE and Pakistan. Litton Das will lead the team, with off-spinner Mahedi Hasan named vice-captain. Das, who recently played for Karachi Kings in PSL 10, replaces …

ADB may back Bangladesh budget with IMF nod

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signalled to consider a ‘letter of comfort’ from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend budget support for Bangladesh, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. ADB Vice President Yingming Yang said this in a …

Bangladesh Awami League calls attention to ‘brutal persecution’ of journalists by Yunus regime

DHAKA, May 4: The Bangladesh Awami League has called attention to the “deteriorating” media freedom standards in the country, and expressed solidarity with journalists who have faced harassment under the Mohd Yunus regime. In a lengthy post on its X ( …

Litton Das named Bangladesh T20I skipper until T20 World Cup next year

BANGLADESH CRICKET Litton Das has been named full-time T20I captain of Bangladesh © AFP Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Sunday (May 4) that Litton Das will lead the team in T20Is until the next World Cup. The post went vacant after Najmul Hossain …

Litton Das Named Bangladesh Captain For Upcoming T20is Against UAE And Pakistan

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been named as Bangladesh's T20I captain for the upcoming series UAE and Pakistan. Das replaces Najmul Hossain Shanto, who quit the T20I captaincy earlier this year, while off- …