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BCB announces 16-member test squad for two-match series against Sri Lanka

New Delhi [India] June 5 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Thursday, which kicks off Bangladesh's campaign in the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, according to the ICC website.

Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the side. The 25-year-old top-order batter remains at the helm after impressing

Sheikh Mujib's freedom fighter status has not been revoked, says Yunus's deputy press secretary

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 4 (ANI): Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's freedom fighter status has not been revoked.

The government issued an ordinance amending the National Freedom Fighters Council, Jamuka Act on Tuesday night, defining a new definition of a heroic freedom fighter.

'Sheikh Mujib's freedom fighter status has not been revoked despite the amendmen

Bangladesh interim government revokes Sheikh Mujib's recognition of freedom fighters

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 4 (ANI): The recognition of freedom fighters of more than four hundred politicians who won the 1970 elections, including Bangladesh's independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) ordinance has defined the identity of these leaders as 'associates of the liberation war'.

In addition to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Muhammad Yunus-le

"It's high time the world speaks up against terrorism": BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad in UK

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who led an all-party delegation to the United Kingdom, called for a unified global stance against terrorism and said that Pakistan must be held accountable for its actions. He said that the world needs to speak as far as terrorism is concerned and noted that no country is free from it.

In his opening statement during media interactio

"Unprecedented welcome for 'caste census hero' Rahul Gandhi in Bhopal": Jitu Patwari

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari on Tuesday praised the warm reception received by Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi in Bhopal, calling him the 'hero of caste census.' He credited Rahul Gandhi for compelling Prime Minister Narendra Modi to agree to the demand for conducting a caste-based census.

'The way the citizens

RCB hoping for strong Virat Kohli performance in IPL final, star batter has mixed record in title outings

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 3 (ANI): Former India skipper Virat Kohli has performed well many times in big games and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be hoping for a strong performance from him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday.

The Rajat Patidar-led side and the Punjab-based franchise will lock horns against each other in the final of the 18th edition of

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-CATTLE MARKET

(250603) -- DHAKA, June 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People transfer cattle to the local market by boat in Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 2, 2025. With the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha just around the corner, Dhaka's cattle markets stand prepared for the influx of buyers. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)

Bangladesh's top court lifts ban on largest Muslim party

The Jamaat-e-Islami party was outlawed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government for its role in war crimes against Bangladeshis in 1971

Bangladesh's top court on Sunday reversed a previous ruling that paves the way for Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist party that was banned by former Prime Minister Sheik

Bangladeshs top court lifts ban on largest Muslim party

The Jamaat-e-Islami party was outlawed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas government for its role in war crimes against Bangladeshis in 1971

Bangladesh's top court on Sunday reversed a previous ruling that paves the way for Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist party that was banned by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, to regain its status as a registered political party.

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ICC unveils date, venues for Women T20 World Cup 2026

Dubai [UAE], June 2 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the venues and dates for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be held in England.

Hosts England will kick off the extravagant cricket tournament on June 12, which will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The famed Oval in London will host both the semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, respectively, while the fina

ICC Women's ODI World Cup to kick off on September 30; five venues selected for eight-team tournament

Dubai [UAE], June 2 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the dates and venues for the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

The 13th edition of the tournament will run from September 30 until November 2, with five venues across India and Sri Lanka selected for the eight-team marquee event. The venues include M Chinnaswamy Stadium (

16 illegal Bangladeshi Nationals apprehended in Delhi's Seemapuri area

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): In a significant action against illegal immigration, a joint team from the Foreigner Cell and Special Staff of Shahdara District Police apprehended 16 Bangladeshi nationals from Delhi's Seemapuri area.

As per the police, the operation was launched following credible intelligence about the movement of illegal immigrants across the Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border near the Shaheed Nagar

Sikkim: BRO launches project Swastik to restore roads, bridges after cloudburst swells Teesta

Gangtok (Sikkim) [India] June 2 (ANI): Incessant rainfall and a cloudburst in northern Sikkim on the night of May 30-31 triggered widespread devastation, severely damaging critical roads and bridges. The River Teesta surged by 35-40 feet, snapping regional connectivity.

In view of the grim situation, Project Swastik of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has swiftly launched rescue and restoration operations in t

SC refuses to entertain plea over deportation drive in Assam

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition alleging that the Assam government has reportedly launched a 'sweeping and indiscriminate drive' to deport persons suspected to be foreigners to Bangladesh.

A vacation bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the All BTC Minority Students Union (ABMSU) to approach the Gauhati High Court for appropr

Hero MotoCorp dispatches 5.08 lakh two wheelers in May 2025, registers 5 lakh Vahan registrations

New Delhi (India), June 2 (ANI): Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, dispatched 5.08 lakh motorcycles and scooters during May 2025, achieving its continuous annual growth.

Hero MotoCorp dispatched 507,701 motorcycles and scooters in May 2025, compared to 498,123 units in May 2024, reflecting an increase of 9,578 units.

Specifically, motorcycles sales increased from