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Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), has said that corruption and religious extremism are contrary to the spirit of Ekushey. He made the remark after paying tribute to the language movement martyrs at the central Shaheed Minar on Saturday (21 February). He added that those who deny equal rights to women, religious and ethnic minorities, indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and other marginalised groups act against the spirit of Ekushey, and such practices must be rejected. Dr Iftekharuzzaman expressed his vision for a Bangladesh where the principles of Ekushey ensure equal rights, coexistence, social dignity, and justice…

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is set to return from the second fixture of the Bangladesh Cricket League One-Day Version after missing the opener, the right-arm pacer confirmed to the Daily Sun on Saturday. After recovering from a recent illness, the pacer discussed increasing his bowling workload. “I have been playing T20 cricket for a while, but I was a bit sick recently,” Taskin said. “I am currently increasing my bowling workload. If everything goes well, I will be available from the second match, Insha’Allah.” Initially rested from the tournament, the 30-year-old will nevertheless remain with the squad during the opening…

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday announced a major government plan to reform the stock market and drive investment across business and industry. He said the government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap for the capital market and expects a significant transformation once it implements the plan. He predicted that stronger stock market performance would stimulate broader business activity, expand industrial investment, create jobs, increase exports and production, and help stabilise prices. Khosru spoke to journalists at his residence in the Katoli area of Chattogram during his first visit to the port city after taking charge of…