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Chinese doctors reach Dhaka amid tight security to treat Zia

Security was tightened around Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday as a specialist medical team from China joined efforts to treat the ailing politician, who remains in a......

Mujib didn't declare freedom: Bangladesh changes textbooks

The textbooks also removed the title 'Father of the Nation' for Mujibur Rahman. IMAGE: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters Bangladesh has introduced new......

Not anger or revenge but love and peace will rebuild Bangladesh: Zia

A day after her release from house arrest, Bangladesh's former prime minister and Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday thanked the people of the country for their......

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years. The first of a series: IMAGE: Dr Manmohan Singh, then prime minister of India, wishes Sachin......

MUST SEE: 10 best images from the last 24 hours

We bring you some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours. A man jumps from a boat to another by the river Buriganga in Dhaka. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters Click NEXT......

Cost of living crisis biggest short-term risk: WEF

The cost of living crisis is the biggest short-term risk the world is facing, while the failure of climate mitigation and climate adaptation is the largest long-term concern, the World Economic......

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in ‘family enterprises’ but the definition isn’t clear, points out Shyamal Majumdar. Varun Gandhi may have gone overboard......

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

'We are receiving a lot of complaints regarding corruption.' Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, as......

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

IMAGE: The petitioner has demanded an unconditional apology from Shoaib Akhtar in 14-days time. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/ReutersI Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official......

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

IMAGE: Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force. Photograph: ICC/X In the theatre of Asian cricket, all eyes are fixed on the marquee matchup. The rivalry between......

Saeed Ajmal reveals how he outfoxed Sachin Tendulkar

'Sachin is a great cricketer. The most honest and kind in the world. He is a legend. I call him Sir. He is worthy of that' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar leaves the field as Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal......

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

IMAGE: Nasser Hossain, who was charged in September 2023, admitted to all three charges. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain was on Tuesday banned from all......