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Bangladesh capital sees police return after strike ends

Bangladesh capital sees police return after strike ends

The police faced resentment for leading a lethal crackdown on protests. The de facto cabinet expressed “grave concern” over recent attacks on Hindus and other minorities. Hasina fled by helicopter to neighboring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka’s streets. On Monday, Bangladeshi police resumed patrols in the capital, Dhaka, following a weeklong strike … Read more

PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh name 16-man squad for Pakistan Test series

PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh name 16-man squad for Pakistan Test series

Bangladesh announced 16-member squad. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team. Series will be a part of World Test Championship. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 16-member squad on Sunday for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan, starting on August 21 in Rawalpindi. These Test matches are part of the World Test Championship (WTC) … Read more

Pakistan stands in solidarity with people of Bangladesh: FO

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and hoped that they would return to normalcy peacefully and swiftly.

“The government and people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh, sincerely hoping for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy,” the Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in a statement.

She also expressed confidence that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people would lead them to a harmonious future.

On the other hand, he Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that they were in contact with the US authorities and awaiting further details regarding the alleged involvement of a Pakistani national in connection with an assassination plot in the United States.

“We have seen the media reports. We are in touch with the US authorities and await further details. We have also noted the statements by US officials that this is an ongoing investigation,” Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in a statement.

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BCB President flees, Mashrafe Mortaza’s house set on fire amid political unrest

BCB President flees, Mashrafe Mortaza's house set on fire amid political unrest

Former cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza’s house was attacked. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Bangladesh Cricket Board officials also fled due to safety concerns. Amid the escalating unrest in Bangladesh, former cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza’s house was reportedly set on fire amidst the chaos following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on Monday. … Read more

Sheikh Hasina resigns after protesters storm palace, ending 15-year rule

Sheikh Hasina resigns after protesters storm palace, ending 15-year rule

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned after 15 years. Protests began over a government job quota. Hasina’s government blamed opposition parties for the violence. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15-year rule, as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence. Officials from the military and the Ministry of … Read more

PCB: Pakistan crickiters to undergo fitness tests ahead of bangladesh test series

PCB: Pakistan crickiters to undergo fitness tests ahead of bangladesh test series

PCB will conduct fitness tests for Pakistan cricketers. Test squad will be announced on August 9. Cricketers will undergo five to six fitness tests. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that fitness tests for Pakistan cricketers will be conducted before the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. According to a media report, Test squad players … Read more

Bangladesh declares day of mourning for victims of unrest

Bangladesh declares day of mourning for victims of unrest

Bangladesh’s government declared a day of mourning for victims of violence amid nationwide unrest. Students criticized the move as disrespectful to classmates killed during clashes with police. The clashes were among the worst during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure. On Tuesday, Bangladesh’s government declared a day of mourning for victims of violence amid nationwide … Read more

ICC board meeting and potential election to be held in Dhaka

ICC board meeting and potential election to be held in Dhaka

ICC board meeting and potential election will be held in Dhaka. Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 confirmed to proceed as scheduled in Bangladesh. Bangladesh successfully addressed concerns about political unrest. Dhaka, Bangladesh, is set to be the venue for the forthcoming ICC board meeting, as confirmed by BCB President Nazmul Hassan. In his announcement, Hassan … Read more

Bangladesh students promise to restart protests unless leaders are released

Bangladesh students promise to restart protests unless leaders are released

 The group’s leaders, including Nahid Islam, have been detained and their cases against them have been withdrawn. Abdul Hannan Masud, the group’s chief, demands the release of Islam and other leaders and the withdrawal of their cases. The group’s chief, Nahid Islam, and two other senior members were forcibly discharged from a hospital in Dhaka. … Read more

Hasan Ali to miss Bangladesh Test amid injury

Hasan Ali to miss Bangladesh Test amid injury

Hasan Ali ruled out of Test series against Bangladesh. He is currently playing County Cricket for Warwickshire. Hasan missed previous matches due to T20 commitments. Pakistan’s medium pacer Hasan Ali is still suffering from elbow pain and is unlikely to participate in the Test series against Bangladesh at home. Hasan is currently in England playing … Read more

All Pakistani students in Bangladesh are safe: FO

FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh was in contact with all the Pakistani students who were safe and accommodated at safe locations.

“DHM has visited Chittagong to meet the students there as well. All students are safe,” Foreign Office Spokesperson, on Saturday, posted on X account.

The high commission had accommodated students at safe locations which included the High Commission, Ambassador’s residence and some other safe locations, it was further added.

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Bangladesh closes educational institutions after student deaths in protests

Bangladesh closes educational institutions after student deaths in protests

Bangladesh indefinitely closed all educational institutions following deadly clashes between students and police. The clashes resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including four students, and injuries to 400 others. Despite attempts by Arab News, requests for comment from Bangladesh Police went unanswered. On Wednesday, Bangladesh indefinitely closed all educational institutions following deadly … Read more

Dar directs for ensuring safety for Pakistani students in Bangladesh  

Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar instructed Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka Syed Maroof to ensure Pakistani students’ safety amidst ongoing protests in Bangladesh, and to work closely with local authorities for their protection.

Senator Ishaq Dar, who also holds the portfolio of foreign minister, contacted Pakistan High Commissioner in Bangladesh Syed Maroof on Wednesday morning to inquire about the well-being of Pakistani students particularly residing in Dhaka.

Dar advised high commissioner Syed Maroof to stay in close touch with the local authorities to ensure the safety of Pakistani students.

High Commissioner Syed Maroof briefed the DPM on the security situation and the measures taken by the High Commission to ensure the welfare of Pakistanis in Bangladesh. He also stated that a helpline has been activated to aid individuals in distress.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan High Commission has advised Pakistani students in Dhaka to prioritize their safety and refrain from participating in the protests, suggesting they remain within their campus hostels due to the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.

Pakistani students who are currently in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka are advised to take all possible precautions for their safety and keep distant from the ongoing violent protests against the country’s job quota system.

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Bangladesh student groups clash over job quotas, Leaving 100 injured

Bangladesh student groups clash over job quotas, Leaving 100 injured

The protests, which began earlier this month, have continued despite the suspension of the quota scheme by Bangladesh’s top court. Critics argue that the system benefits children of pro-government groups supporting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Protests also occurred in Chittagong, Bangladesh, where two fellow protesters were injured. Police said rival students clashed in Bangladesh on … Read more

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Ansha Afridi soon welcome their first baby

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Ansha Afridi soon welcome their first baby

Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife Ansha Afridi are expecting their first child. The national team’s head coach, Jason Gillespie, confirmed the news. Gillespie suggested Shaheen might miss the upcoming home test series against Bangladesh to be with Ansha. Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife, Ansha Afridi, daughter of legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi, … Read more

Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 2-match Test series in August

Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 2-match Test series in August

Pakistan will play 2 Tests against Bangladesh. The matches will be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi. The series will begin on August 21 and will end on September 3. On Friday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disclosed the dates for the upcoming two-Test series with Bangladesh. The domestic international season for 2024-25 is set to … Read more

Millions of Bangladeshis prepare for severe flooding as monsoon season arrives

Millions of Bangladeshis prepare for severe flooding as monsoon season arrives

Bangladesh’s northeast is already inundated, with 1.8 million people affected by flooding. Authorities anticipate increased flooding this week due to rising water levels due to the monsoon season. Seven main rivers are currently flowing above the danger levels, causing floods in seven districts. On Wednesday, millions of Bangladeshis in the country’s already inundated northeast remained … Read more

Bangladesh steps up efforts to raise awareness of snake bite as cases surge

Bangladesh steps up efforts to raise awareness of snake bite as cases surge

Bangladesh is addressing a rise in snake bite incidents due to fear and misinformation. A survey by the Ministry of Health recorded around 7,000 deaths out of 400,000 snake bite incidents in 2022. Russell’s viper, a common species in South Asia, has become a major topic on social media. On Sunday, an official announced that … Read more

Shakib Al Hasan not happy with Bangladesh’s loss to India

Shakib Al Hasan not happy with Bangladesh's loss to India

Shakib Al Hasan expressed disappointment after loss to India. This was their second consecutive loss in Super 8 stage. Shakib is uncertain about his future career plans. Shakib Al Hasan, the ex-captain of Bangladesh’s cricket team, expressed his disappointment over the team’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, following their loss to India in … Read more

Bangladesh faces rapid sea swamping

Bangladesh faces rapid sea swamping

The study emphasizes the need for mitigation and adaptation by policymakers. The sea level rise is higher along Bangladesh’s coast, with 4.2 millimeters to 5.8 millimeters annually. The seawater intrudes into houses and land, causing wells and lakes to turn salty and crops on fertile land to die. In 2007, cyclone gales tore down Abdul … Read more

Saudi-operated terminal launches operations at Bangladesh’s largest port

Saudi-operated terminal launches operations at Bangladesh's largest port

The terminal will increase the site’s additional container handling capacity and reduce waiting times for ships. RSGT will equip, operate, and maintain the terminal, which handles between 5 and 7 percent of Chittagong’s operations. The new facilities are expected to create new employment opportunities for Bangladeshis. On Monday, Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal commenced … Read more

Bangladeshi Influencers promotes tree planting champion to combat record heat

Bangladeshi Influencers promotes tree planting champion to combat record heat

The country is experiencing its worst heatwave in decades, with extreme temperatures and pollution levels. In Dhaka, social media influencers and students are launching initiatives to create a more livable environment. Influencer Iftekhar Rafsan announced a plan to plant a million trees for his 4.3 million Facebook followers. Social media influencers in Bangladesh are urging … Read more

Qatar and Bangladesh settle new agreement to protect the rights of Bangladeshi workers

Qatar and Bangladesh settle new agreement to protect the rights of Bangladeshi workers

During Qatar’s visit to Dhaka, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani signed the agreement. The agreement also emphasizes labor rights protection, safety, and healthy environment issues. Bangladesh’s Migration Program and Youth Initiatives of BRAC welcomed the agreement. On Wednesday, a top official announced that a new agreement between Qatar and Bangladesh includes commitments to establish protections … Read more

Bangladesh bags Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach

Bangladesh bags Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach

Mushtaq Ahmed is the new spin bowling coach for Bangladesh. He’ll join the team before their T20 series vs Zimbabwe. Mushtaq has experience coaching England, West Indies & Pakistan. Ex-Pakistan leg-spinner and World Cup champion, Mushtaq Ahmed, has been named the new spin bowling coach for Bangladesh, according to a press release from the Bangladesh … Read more

International students at Bangladesh’s OIC campus recreate Eid atmosphere from home

International students at Bangladesh's OIC campus recreate Eid atmosphere from home

International students at the Islamic University of Technology in Bangladesh celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. The university, a subsidiary of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, houses nearly 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Afghan student Jamal Hazara hasn’t been home during Eid for several years. On Thursday, hundreds of international students at an Organization of Islamic Cooperation campus … Read more