Bangladesh
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Bangladesh script history with T20I series win over Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 10:46 PM ISTBangladesh registered their maiden T20I series win in Sri Lanka. The Litton Das-led side defeated the hosts by eight wickets to script history in Colombo. Mehidy Hasan was adjudged Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul.
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Satyajit Ray ancestral home: Why is Bangladesh demolishing legendary filmmaker's house? | Details
Explainers | Jul 16, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTSatyajit Ray ancestral home demolition: As per reports in Bangladeshi media, the century-old structure is being torn down to make way for a new semi-concrete building that will serve as the new premises for the Mymensingh Shishu Academy.
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India offers to help Bangladesh in preserving Satyajit Ray's ancestral home amid demolition concerns
India | Jul 16, 2025, 12:13 AM ISTIndia has offered to assist Bangladesh in preserving and restoring the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, amid reports of its demolition. This effort aims to protect a vital cultural landmark symbolising the shared heritage of Bengal and strengthen ties between the two nations.
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WHO sends Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed on leave amid allegations of fraud, forgery
World | Jul 14, 2025, 08:56 AM ISTWhen asked further about why Saima Wazed was sent on leave, WHO said, "We have no further comment at this time."
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Brutal killing of Hindu businessman sparks outrage across Bangladesh, seven arrested
World | Jul 13, 2025, 08:58 PM ISTThe brutal mob killing of Hindu businessman Lalchand Sohag in Dhaka has sparked nationwide outrage in Bangladesh, prompting protests, seven arrests, and a sweeping government crackdown.
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Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era 'sir' rule for women officials to promote gender-sensitive protocols
World | Jul 11, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTBangladesh's interim government has repealed the Hasina-era rule requiring female officials, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, to be addressed as ‘Sir,’ promoting gender-sensitive protocols.
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Sheikh Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case in Bangladesh
World | Jul 10, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) indicted Sheikh Hasina by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year.
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Bangladesh again urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina: 'Act with conscience, moral clarity'
World | Jul 10, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTBangladesh in December last year had also sent India a note verbale, requesting the extradition of Hasina. New Delhi had confirmed receipt of the formal diplomatic note but did not comment further.
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Leaked audio claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 'shoot on sight' amid Bangladesh protests: Report
World | Jul 09, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ordered a 'shoot-on-sight' crackdown on student protesters last year, resulting in at least 1,400 deaths, a leaked audio has revealed.
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Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in prison by International Crimes Tribunal
World | Jul 02, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTEarlier in June, the ICT formally charged Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity related to her alleged role in orchestrating a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests during July and August 2024.
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Are Pak, China and Bangladesh creating a SAARC replacement to counter India? Here's what report says
World | Jun 30, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTThe idea took further shape during a meeting held in Kunming on June 19 where Pakistan and China participated along with Bangladesh. According to reports, the Kunming discussions were a continuation of growing efforts by China and Pakistan to build a new regional alliance.
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Litton Das surpasses Mushfiqur Rahim for most dismissals by a Bangladesh keeper in Tests, check list
Cricket | Jun 27, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTIn the second Test vs Sri Lanka, Litton Das surpassed Mushfiqur Rahim with 114 dismissals (99 catches, 15 stumpings) to become Bangladesh’s top wicketkeeper in Tests. He achieved this in 65 innings, compared to Rahim’s 97, and can reach 100 Test wickets on Day 3.
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Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 146 Powers Sri Lanka to commanding position vs Bangladesh after Day 2
Cricket | Jun 26, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTPathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka took a 43-run lead against Bangladesh in the second Test. Bangladesh struggled early, bundled out for 247 on Day 1, with Asitha Fernando and Sonal Dinusha taking three wickets each.
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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh settle for stalemate after Najmul's ton in Angelo Mathews' last Test
Cricket | Jun 21, 2025, 09:13 PM ISTBangladesh looked for an improbable win late on Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka; however, with not much time on offer, the teams settled for a stalemate in what was Angelo Mathews' last Test. Najmul Hossain Shanto starred with centuries in both innings of the match.
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Bangladesh appoint Mehidy Hasan Miraz as ODI captain for a year
Cricket | Jun 12, 2025, 09:59 PM ISTBangladesh Cricket Board has announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new ODI captain. He replaced Najmul Shanto, who will now lead only in Test cricket, while Litton Das will continue as the skipper of the T20 team.
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Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam attacked Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh: BJP
India | Jun 12, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTA mob attacked and vandalised the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, according to local media reports.
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Mob vandalises Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh after altercation, probe ordered
World | Jun 12, 2025, 09:57 AM ISTA mob vandalised Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home, Kachharibari, in Bangladesh’s Sirajganj district following a dispute over a parking fee. The violence erupted after a visitor was allegedly assaulted by museum staff on June 8, sparking local protests and a mob attack that damaged the site.
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Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus thanks PM Modi for Eid greetings, stresses mutual respect
World | Jun 09, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTBangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Eid-ul-Adha greetings, stating that mutual respect and shared values would continue to guide India-Bangladesh ties. In a letter dated June 6, Yunus said the festival fosters unity and reflection.
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Bangladesh to hold general elections in April 2026, Muhammad Yunus makes big announcement
World | Jun 06, 2025, 11:19 PM ISTBangladesh last year witnessed a significant political uprising as widespread protests led to the resignation of Sheikh Hasina in August, who currently is in exile in India.
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Bangladesh removes Mujibur Rahman's 'freedom fighter' status after removing him from currency
World | Jun 04, 2025, 12:16 PM ISTThe new oridinance states leaders such as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will not be called "freedom fighters", instead they will now be classified as “associates of the Liberation War” (Muktijuddher Shohojogi).