ICC rubs salt in Pakistan's wounds after opening Test loss vs Bangladesh, imposes WTC point deduction and heavy fine

Pakistan slide down to ninth in the table after the ICC announced it would dock 8 WTC points and 40% of the match fee for a slow showing in Dhaka.

Bangladesh tests its India ties by seeking China’s aid for Teesta River

Bangladesh's new prime minister has formally asked China to help with a long-delayed river project near the sensitive Siliguri Corridor Every dry season, the Teesta River shrinks a little more - and with it,

ICC punishes Pakistan after historic Bangladesh Test defeat; fined 40% match fee, docked eight WTC points

Pakistan face a double blow after their shocking Test defeat to Bangladesh. The ICC has fined the team 40% of their match fee and deducted eight crucial points from their World Test Championship standings due to a slow over-rate.

Why Bangladesh has picked Lahore over Mussoorie for civil servants’ training

Amid strained ties with India, Bangladesh has shifted bureaucrat training from Mussoorie to Lahore, signalling changing regional dynamics even as Dhaka and New Delhi attempt to reset relations.
The Diplomat

Bangladesh’s New Democracy Under Threat From Flood of Misinformation

A crowd gathered at the National Parliament House premises to celebrate Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on Aug. 5, 2024. Credit: Saqlain Rizve A secular student-led mass uprising overthrew the dictatorship of India-backed Sheikh Hasina on August 5.
ESPN Cricinfo

Honours even as Pakistan quicks strike before Bangladesh fight back

The session was marred for Pakistan when Hasan Ali, in his attempt to take a catch off his own bowling, struck the side of his head on the turf and had to be stretchered off

Pakistan's Ali resumes bowling after head injury scare against Bangladesh

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali was stretchered off ​after suffering a blow ‌to the head on day one of the second test ​against Bangladesh in Sylhet ​on Saturday.
America Magazine

Catholic ministries in Bangladesh face new challenges from Islamic extremists

In Bangladesh, with the Awami League driven from power, Christian missionary efforts are being aggressively scrutinized. Christian nongovernmental actors are struggling for official approval to put their resources to work in building or expanding schools and institutions of higher learning and in service ministries.
The Business Standard

Bangladesh’s protein gap opens door for US soy

At a time when Bangladesh's poultry sector is grappling with rising costs and shifting market dynamics, the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) sees growing opportunity. During a visit to Dhaka on 3 May,

‘Trump’ and ‘Netanyahu’ buffaloes draw large crowds in Bangladesh

Albino buffaloes in Bangladesh that vaguely resemble world leaders have become viral sensations ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival. A 700kg buffalo, named after Donald Trump due to its striking resemblance to the US president,