Speculation is mounting among salt traders regarding a potential surge in exports to Bangladesh, fueled by recent political developments and environmental challenges in the region. The shift comes as Bangladesh seeks alternatives to its primary salt supplier, India, whose production has been hampered by severe monsoon rains. Industry insiders have reported a marked increase in … Read more
Listen to article Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has lauded the Bangladesh cricket team for their performance in the Test series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. In a statement issued today, Yunus congratulated the team and commended captain Nazmul Hasan Shanto for his leadership in guiding Bangladesh to a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan. … Read more
Listen to article Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach, Andre Adams, has shared insights into the team’s approach for the second Test against Pakistan, following their historic first-ever Test win over the hosts in Rawalpindi. In an interview with The Daily Star, Adams highlighted the significance of patience in Test cricket, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the pitch conditions … Read more
Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Saim Ayub (not pictured) during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, August 24, 2024. — AFP Bangladesh took lead of 117 runs by scoring 565. Mushfiqur Rahim starred with epic 191 off 341 … Read more
Bangladesh’s spin-bowling consultant, Mushtaq Ahmed, has highlighted the positive influence of senior players Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim on the team’s morale ahead of their Test series against Pakistan, reported in ESPNCricinfo According to Mushtaq praised the duo for their leadership, noting that their experience and positive attitude have been crucial in boosting the … Read more
India has officially declined to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, according to a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah on Thursday. The decision comes in response to a request from the ICC, which had sought a venue change due to the ongoing political crisis … Read more
DHAKA: For residents of Dhaka, this scene is not exactly new. Young people in their late teens and early 20s endure the intense heat and monsoon rains to manage the Bangladeshi capital’s notorious traffic. In 2018, after a recklessly driven bus killed two pupils, massive protests led by students swept the country. Schools and universities … Read more
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for religious unity on Saturday as he embraced the weeping mother of a student shot dead by police, a flashpoint in mass protests that ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Nobel laureate Yunus, 84, returned from Europe this week to helm a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of ending disorder … Read more
Sheikh Hasina Wajed, now ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, gestures while speaking to the media, a day after she won the 12th parliamentary elections, in Dhaka on January 8, 2024. — AFP NEW DELHI: Long-time Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina had not resigned as prime minister before fleeing this week to India as anti-government protesters marched … Read more
DHAKA: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Thursday as the head of a 17-member transitional government in Bangladesh. This development follows weeks of protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the dissolution of her Awami League government. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the … Read more