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Bangladesh records 11,463 new COVID-19 cases, 245 more deaths 

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COVID-19

DHAKA: Bangladesh reported 11,463 new Covid-19 cases and 245 new deaths on Monday, making the tally at 1,365,158 and death toll at 22,897, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed that 47,207 samples were tested in the last 24 hours as of 8:00 a.m. local time Monday across Bangladesh. The … Read more

IsDB, Bloomberg LP launch financial education programme in 9 countries

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Islamic Development Bank announces final issuances

LONDON: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Bloomberg LP will work together to deliver a financial education programme for university students in nine countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, WAM reported. The nine IsDB member countries involved in the programme are Bangladesh, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan. IsDB … Read more

At least 17 killed in lightning strike in Bangladesh 

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DHAKA: At least 17 wedding party members were killed on Wednesday by a massive lightning strike in Bangladesh’s Chapainawabganj district, some 302 km northwest of capital Dhaka, a senior official said. Sakib Al Rabbi, head of Chapainawabganj’s Shibganj sub-district administration, told Xinhua over mobile phone that “17 people were killed on the spot after lightning … Read more

Bangladesh Bank advises against using cryptocurrencies

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The public was asked by Bangladesh Bank to desist from trading or assisting in any sort of cryptocurrency or virtual money, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and others.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) continues to believe that cryptocurrency poses financial and legal hazards to its users, and has advised individuals to avoid transacting or trading with it.

The central bank clarified its stance on the use of cryptocurrency in a BB circular issued on Thursday after multiple media reports in this respect drew its notice.

BB claims that, contrary to previously published reports, cryptocurrency trading and transactions are not unlawful unless they are linked to money laundering, terrorist financing, or other violations of existing laws; the central bank continues to be antagonistic to this fin-tech.

“A confidential letter sent to an investigating officer of a particular case entailing an opinion has been upheld partially in the media,” stated the BB circular.

It further added, referring to its previous notice from December 24, 2017, that: “The notification is still being displayed on the BB website and the stance in this regard remains unchanged.”

“In this context, it is being reiterated to the public that no virtual currency/cryptocurrency is approved by Bangladesh Bank,” the circular added.

BB stated in its December 24, 2017 notice: “As these are not legal tenders issued by any legal authorities of the country, no one can make any financial claim against these.”

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Emirates extends ban on Pakistani, Indian flights till August 7

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Emirates postpones flight resumption to Subcontinent till July 21

DUBAI: The Emirates airline has extended the ban on the flights from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until at least August 7, Khaleej Times reported on Wednesday. The suspension on the incoming scheduled passenger flights from these countries to the UAE has been extended until at least August 7, Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates said … Read more

Emirates extends suspension of flights from Pakistan till July 28

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Emirates airline has further extended the suspension of its flights from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until July 28, Khaleej Times reported. In response to a query on Twitter, Emirates airline clarified that passengers who have connected through these countries over the last 14 days, too, will not be accepted to travel from any … Read more

Pakistan and Bangladesh to promote relations for mutual benefit

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Pakistan and Bangladesh to promote relations for mutual benefit

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s and Pakistan’s leaders are committed to strengthening ties, including through high-level visits.

According to Pakistan’s envoy, the visit of Bangladesh’s prime minister will provide relations a boost.

Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Bangladesh, told the foreign Agency in an exclusive interview that both nations’ leaders have already invited each other and that both sides need to work quickly to materialize exchanges.

Siddiqui has met President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister A. K. Abdul Momen, and other Cabinet ministers and dignitaries, including business leaders, since his official visit to Bangladesh in February last year.

On July 5, industry executives and experts discussed “Pakistan-Bangladesh Economic Relations: Future of Cooperation,” highlighting the promise of mutual advantages in agriculture, readymade garments, and other industries.

During the interview, Siddiqui claimed he discussed the scope of trade and cooperation between Dhaka and Islamabad in detail.

“There exists tremendous potential for both sides to cooperate in a mutually beneficial manner in the areas of trade and investment, culture, arts and literature, tourism, etcetera,” he said.

Referring to his regular interactions with members of the trade and industry community, academics, and members of civil society, he said he noticed “a strong willingness to take bilateral ties of both states forward.”

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A woman of strength & iron will, PM Imran Khan pays tribute to Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah

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Fatima Jinnah

Prime Minister Imran Khan paid a tribute to Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah the younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on her 54th death anniversary. “Remembering Madr-e Millat Fatima Jinnah: A woman of strength & iron will she was a source of strength for her brother Quaid-e-Azam, till he breathed his last,” the premier wrote. “She … Read more

Pakistan vows to jointly address impact of Covid with regional countries

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Pakistan vows to jointly address impact of Covid with regional countries

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Dhaka Imran Ahmed Siddiqui has reiterated its commitment to address the impact of the pandemic jointly with the regional countries, particularly Bangladesh with which it enjoys fraternal ties, a statement received here from Dhaka said on Thursday. In this connection, the high commissioner recalled the telephonic conversation between Prime Minister … Read more

Bangladesh extends strict lockdown till 14 July

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Bangladesh has ordered its citizens to stay at home with the strict lockdown extended for another week. The notification came a day after the daily coronavirus deaths reached a record high. In a notification issued on Monday, the Cabinet Division said that the ongoing restrictions will remain effective until July 14 midnight. The authorities reported … Read more

Turkey revises quarantine policy for Pakistani travellers

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Turkey revises quarantine policy for Pakistani travellers

ISLAMABAD: The Turkish authorities on Tuesday issued revised policy regarding the mandatory quarantine requirement for the passengers arriving in Turkey. As per the new policy, which will come into effect on July 1, 2021, the quarantine period for the passengers arriving from Pakistan and Afghanistan has been reduced from 14 to 10 days. Meanwhile, the … Read more

Bangladesh: Thousands Stranded Ahead of Lockdown

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Bangladesh: Thousands Stranded Ahead of Lockdown

Bangladesh is facing an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases. Thousands of people have been stranded in the capital city of Dhaka on Monday as authorities stopped all the transport after the lockdown was imposed. 119 deaths were reported by the country on Sunday, the highest death toll since the beginning of the pandemic, while the … Read more

Bangladesh faces ‘alarming’ surge in coronavirus cases

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After a “dangerous and alarming” surge in Delta variant of coronavirus cases, Bangladesh has declared it will enforce a hard new lockdown starting Monday. All government and private sector offices will be shut for a week and only medical-related conveyance will be allowed, the government said late Friday. “No one can step out of their … Read more

Suspension of Pakistan-UAE flights extended until July 21st, according to GCAA

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UAE Flights: India, Pakistan, 4 Other Countries to be Exempted from Restrictions

Flights from Pakistan and 13 other countries, including Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and South Africa, will be suspended until 23:59 hrs on July 21, 2021, according to the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority. Cargo flights, as well as business and charter flights, … Read more

Mushfiqur Rahim is named ICC Player of the Month

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Mushfiqur Rahim is named ICC Player of the Month

Mushfiqur Rahim Bangladesh Right-Handed Batsman has been named as the Player of the Month by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for May 2021.

 

 

Mushfiqur showed brilliant performance in the series against Sri Lanka last month and played a vital role in helping the Bangladesh cricket team win the ODI series.

 

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The ICC Player of the Month match was to be selected between Mushfiqur Rahim from Bangladesh, Praveen Jaya Vikrama from Sri Lanka, and Hassan Ali from Pakistan.

It should be noted that the best player of the month of ICC is selected by the voting from the cricket fans.

 

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Bangladesh: Cricketer Shakib Suspended After Umpire Outburst

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Shakib al-Hasan Bangladesh all-rounder who has a history of disciplinary breaches, fined $5,900 and has been suspended for three matches for “showing aggressive behavior towards the umpire” during a domestic match.

Shakib, the world’s top-ranked all-rounder in One-Day Internationals, kicked the stumps after an appeal was turned down by the umpire during a match between Abahani Limited and Mohammedan Sporting Club in Dhaka.

He later pulled out all three stumps and threw them aside after the umpire stopped the game because of rain.

 

 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) found Shakib, who captains Mohammedan, guilty of two counts of misconduct and suspended him for three future matches in the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League.

He was also fined 500,000 takas.

In a statement, BCB said, “Shakib was found guilty of conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game after showing aggressive behavior towards the umpire,”

BCB added, he also brought the game into disrespect through the use of offensive language and wild behavior with the umpires.

 

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Using his Facebook account Shakib wrote, “extremely sorry for losing my temper”.

He added, “An experienced player like me should not have reacted that way but sometimes against all odds it happens, unfortunately.”

 

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Pakistan bans travellers from 26 countries

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KARACHI: Pakistan has imposed strict restrictions on travelers from 26 different countries, as efforts continue to fight Covid-19 in the country. The 26 countries placed in the “C category” will face an immediate air and land travel ban, as per the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). India, Iran, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iraq, the Maldives, … Read more

Passport Controversy: Has Bangladesh’s Policy Towards Israel Really Changed?

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Passport Controversy: Has Bangladesh's Policy Towards Israel Really Changed?

The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry has clarified that the removal of Israel’s name from the e-passport has not changed Bangladesh’s foreign policy towards Israel. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that an Israeli Foreign Ministry official had welcomed the removal of the travel ban on a Bangladeshi e-passport. However, the ambiguity arose when Bangladesh’s e-passport … Read more

Malaysia announces travel ban on citizens of Pakistan

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Malaysia announces travel ban on citizens of Pakistan

Malaysia has announced a travel ban on citizens of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. According to the media reports, the move followed a temporary ban on flights from and to India to stop a new Covid-19 variant from entering Malaysia. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who announced the ban, however, did not state the … Read more

Oman Bans Passengers From Pakistan, India, Bangladesh

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Oman Bans Passengers From Pakistan, India, Bangladesh

Oman’s Supreme Committee for the Prevention of Coronavirus has announced a ban on travellers from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. According to the Times of Oman, the committee has also banned those who have travelled to these countries in the last 14 days from entering the kingdom. The ban will take effect at 6 pm local … Read more

Bangladesh: Hundreds Arrested For Protests During Modi’s Recent Visit

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Bangladesh: Hundreds Arrested For Protests During Modi's Recent Visit

Police in Bangladesh have arrested hundreds of activists and leaders of the right-wing Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, who staged protests during a recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the details, the organization had staged violent protests against the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to the Muslim-majority country last month. Police arrested the … Read more

Bangladesh Furious Over India’s “Unacceptable Remarks”

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Bangladesh Furious Over India's "Unacceptable Remarks"

Bangladesh has strongly criticized the Indian Home Minister’s statement on infiltration, saying that his statement was “unacceptable” when India and Bangladesh have such deep ties. Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen says Amit Shah’s knowledge of Bangladesh is very limited, which is why he is making such a statement. Amit Shah, India’s home minister and … Read more

Spin bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed sees big potential in U19 spinners

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Pakistan under 19’s spin bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed thought Pakistan U19 spinners are full of potential and have such type of talent to do big for the country in the years ahead. As per reports, Mushtaq is working with players in the 10-day training camp which is in progress at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. He … Read more

NZ vs BAN: New Zealand wins against Bangladesh in third T20I

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New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 65 runs in the third Twenty20 international in Auckland. According to the reports, this match was disturbed by rain after that it was shortened to 10 overs. New Zealand clean sweeps the series with 3-0, Bangal tigers were all out on 76 runs with three balls to spare, well short … Read more

Pakistan vs India: Blind cricket teams to clash on April 4

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The blind cricket teams of Pakistan and India meet on April 4 in Dhaka Bangladesh. According to the reports, Pakistan, India and hosts Bangladesh will play against each other in the series, which will be played in Dhaka from April 2 to 8. The arch-rivals Pakistan and India will clash twice on April 4 and … Read more

Bangladesh Protests: Hindu Temples, Train Attacked Against Modi’s Visit

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On Sunday, hundreds of protesters attacked Hindu temples and train in eastern Bangladesh as violence across the country spread after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh.

On Friday, to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, Modi visited the country and left on Saturday after gifting some 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine shots to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

At least 10 protesters lost their lives in clashes with police during protests organized by several groups against Modi’s visit. The protesters accused the Indian Prime Minister of discriminating against Muslims in India.

Activists of the Hefazat-e-Islam group attack a train on Sunday in the eastern district of Brahmanbaria, in which ten people got sustained injuries.

A police officer said,

“They attacked the train and damaged its engine room and almost all the coaches.”

A Bangladeshi reported Javed Rahim said,

“Brahmanbaria is burning. Various government offices were set on fire indiscriminately. Even the press club was attacked and many injured, including the press club president. We are in extreme fear and feeling really helpless.” Many Hindu temples were also attacked in the town, he said.

Moreover, the protesters all set two buses on fire on Sunday in the western district of Rajshahi, while hundreds of protesters attacked police in Narayanganj with stones.

Hefazat-e-Islam’s organizing secretary Azizul Haque told a rally On Saturday in Chittagong that,

“Police opened fire on our peaceful supporters. We will not let the blood of our brothers go in vain.”

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Pak VS Ban: Pak U19 to tour Bangladesh in April and May 2021

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Pakistan’s under 19 cricket team will play against Bangladesh under 19 in April and May. As per reports, the series includes four ODI matches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed this week. The PCB said in their statement that, “The tour has been arranged to provide further exposure to country’s future cricket stars and to … Read more

Bangladesh: Protests Continue Against Modi’s Visit, 4 killed

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Bangladesh: Protests Continue Against Modi's Visit, 4 killed

4 people died in Bangladesh during the protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chittagong. According to the foreign news agency, a police official told that they had to fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters as they entered the police station. It is to be noted that Narendra Modi … Read more

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