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Sports News | Litton Das Returns as Bangladesh Announce Five Changes for ODI Series Against Sri Lanka
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 23 (ANI): Bangladesh have recalled Litton Das to their ODI squad as part of five changes ahead of next month's three-match series against Sri Lanka, as per ESPNcricinfo. Two of the alterations were necessitated by...
Bangladesh Recall Litton Das, Naim Sheikh For ODI Series Against Sri Lanka
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, June 23 (IANS) Litton Das and left-handed opener Naim Sheikh have been recalled to Bangladesh's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named a 16-member squad on...

Bangladesh's ex-election commission chief arrested for manipulating polls during his tenure
The assault on Huda triggered an uproar on social media, prompting Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus' interim government to issue a statement around midnight. "The mob-created unruly situation and the physical assault on the accused has drawn the...

Bangladesh envoy to meet Mamata Banerjee amid cultural row and border tensions
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, is set to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna, the state's administrative headquarters, on Monday afternoon. The meeting comes against the backdrop of recent...

Bangladesh to review and decide whether it will join proposed trilateral working group with China, Pakistan
Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in various sectors, but Dhaka has yet to give any decision on endorsing a proposal to form a Joint Working Group (JWG) to implement trilateral initiatives, diplomatic sources...

Can Bangladesh feed its projected 22 crore population by 2050?
Rice is at the heart of Bangladesh's economy, culture, and food system. It is not just a staple food, it is the very foundation of national food security and rural livelihoods. With more than 40 million tonnes produced annually and consumed by...

Can Sheikh Hasina stage a comeback as Bangladesh PM?
With elections in Bangladesh expected to take place by April next year, sections of the Bangladeshi mainstream media are already abuzz with speculation about the political future of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Questions are being actively...
China Intangible Cultural Heritage Week held in Dhaka, Bangladesh
People visit an exhibition during the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Week held at the BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 22, 2025. The five-day China Intangible Cultural Heritage Week kicked off here on Sunday. The exhibition, main...

Bangladesh ships locally made solar modules to US
In a landmark move marking the country's entry into the global clean energy supply chain, Bangladesh has begun exporting solar modules, transitioning from a sole importer to an international supplier. Radiant Alliance Limited, a sister concern of...

Will bring int’l sports to every region: Asif
Will bring int’l sports to every region: Asif Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain. File Photo DHAKA, June 23, 2025 (BSS) - Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said a sports ecosystem will be established in the...
Idle engines, vanishing parts; Dhaka’s traffic breeds silent crimes
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka is witnessing a sharp increase in incidents of car part theft, with organised gangs reportedly targeting both parked and moving vehicles across various parts of the city, including residential areas and commercial zones....

Mob attacks former Chief Election Commissioner in Bangladesh
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 23 (ANI): Bangladesh's former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nurul Huda was attacked and physically assaulted by a mob in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, late on Sunday. In a video footage that went viral on social media,...

Mob attacks former Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner while in police custody
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nurul Huda was attacked and physically assaulted by a mob in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, late on Sunday. In a video footage that went viral on social media, a group of people were seen...

Litton recalled as Bangladesh ring in the changes for Sri Lanka ODI series
Bangladesh have brought Litton Das back in the ODI side as one of five changes for next month's three-match series against Sri Lanka - two of the changes were forced as Mahmudullah has retired from international cricket and Mushfiqur Rahim has...

Renaissance Dhaka Marks World Music Day
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel marked World Music Day with an elegant two-part celebration that seamlessly blended music, fine dining, and celebrity presence. The festivities began with“Brew with the Star”, an...

Important Discussion on Fair Price Entitlement for Bangladeshi Entrepreneurs at IAF Meeting
Salauddin Chowdhury, Chairman of Stylish Garments Ltd. and a top industrialist of AC Shilpa Group, has recently been appointed as a Senior Director of the Europe-Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry. Under his leadership, the...

Littod Das returns as Bangladesh unveil ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
Cricket Cricket Littod Das returns as Bangladesh unveil ODI squad for Sri Lanka series Close Also returning to the squad are Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud Published On: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:29:29 PKT DHAKA (Web Desk) - Bangladesh have...

Uzbekistan, Bangladesh Commit To Enhanced Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 23. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Baxtiyor Saidov, met with Touhid Hossain, Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh, Trend reports. “We had a productive discussion focused on...

With exports to more than 90 countries, Al Barakah Dates Factory serves as leading model for growth, expansion of innovative food industries in Dubai
Dubai has successfully laid a strong foundation for the growth of a sustainable, competitive industrial sector that supports economic diversification. Today, it stands as a prime destination for major industrial investments, offering unique...

10 most peaceful African countries in 2025, according to latest ranking
Mauritius is Africa’s most peaceful country in 2025, securing the 26th spot globally. Botswana comes next, ranked 43rd in the world, while Namibia follows in third place on the continent, holding the 50th position globally. While headlines often...