BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that “the fascist government” shot dead Shaon Mahmud during yesterday’s peaceful programme marking BNP's 44th founding anniversary.

Bangladesh’s performance in the Asia Cup was a mixed bag despite their painful exit from the tournament last night. The Tigers lost their opening fixture against Afghanistan despite putting up a fight with the ball until the last stages while the tumultuous exit against Sri Lanka saw their batting effort improve considerably but death-over nerves saw the match escape from them.

Ultimately the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka fixture lived up to its expectations, with the game going down to the wire and becoming an Asia Cup classic. 

Sri Lanka began their chase well initially but debutant Ebadot Hossain brought life for the Tigers by striking twice in his first over and removing the third Lankan batter as well.

Bangladesh managed to pile up a commanding total in Dubai today against Sri Lanka in the two sides' do-or-die encounter to remain in the Asia Cup.

Two persons died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 1, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has won the toss and chose to bowl first as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka lock horns in a must-win T20I encounter in their second and last group fixture at the Dubai International Stadium in the Asia Cup tonight.

One dengue patient died while 176 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 1, 2022).

Hundreds of BNP leaders and activists and 18 policemen were injured in clashes between police and BNP men in Manikganj, Netrakona, and Rangpur districts today (September 1, 2022).

US-Bangla Airlines, a private air operator of the country, today (September 1, 2022) launched two international flights -- Dhaka-Bangkok and Chattogram-Kolkata routes.

Like fertiliser, the government would consider giving subsidies to farmers for diesel, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against businessman Ashfaque Uddin Ahmed on charge of abetting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Mosaddek Ali Falu in concealing information about Tk 9.57 crore.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 1, 2022) reiterated her call to the countrymen to put concentration on boosting food production, savings and showing austerity in all stages in the wake of global crisis.

Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardena has urged the Lankan bowlers to ‘show their class’ in their Asia Cup encounter against Bangladesh in Dubai today and, in the process, disprove Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud Sujon.   

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has joined hands with US-based venture capital firm Anchorless Bangladesh to attract and facilitate targeted global investments and jointly promote investment opportunities in Bangladesh and abroad.

Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud Sujon claimed that Sri Lanka do not even have bowlers of the quality of Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman in their ranks as Sujon became the latest to join the verbal war going on between the cricketers and management staff ahead of the two sides' Asia Cup group stage game tomorrow.

Punitive actions will be taken against people who have hoarded US dollars illegally, the Bangladesh Bank said today.

Erik ten Hag has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be leaving Manchester United in the final days of the transfer window.

One dengue patient died while 251 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 31, 2022).

Even though Bangladesh ended up losing their opening Asia Cup game against Afghanistan on Tuesday, the Tigers’ Test and T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan earned gains in the rankings.