End of an era as Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies
Bangladesh’s three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia, who hoped to lead her nation one last time after elections next year, died on Tuesday aged 80. Zia, a dominant figure for decades in the South Asian country’s turbulent power struggles, had vowed to run in elections next year, the first since a mass uprising toppled her arch-rival. […]
Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina Wajid sentenced to death for students crackdown
A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. The ruling comes months ahead of parliamentary elections expected to be held in early February. Hasina’s Awami League party has been barred from […]
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Bangladesh amid Asia Cup uncertainty
DHAKA : Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Bangladesh ahead of the council’s annual general meeting.He was received at the airport by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan.According to reports, Naqvi will chair the ACC’s annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka. A special dinner in honor of […]
Pakistan Cricket Team to depart for Bangladesh tour tonight
KARACHI: The Pakistan national cricket team is all set to depart for Bangladesh tonight (Tuesday) for a three-match T20 international series scheduled on July 20, 22, and 24.The 15-member squad will be led by Salman Ali Agha and features a mix of emerging and experienced players.The squad includes players such as Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, […]