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Talking points as England prepare to take on Bangladesh in limited-overs series

The first of three one-day internationals takes place in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Russia summons Bangladesh envoy over sanctioned ships dispute

Russia summoned the ambassador of Bangladesh on Tuesday to protest over Dhaka's decision to block the entry of Russian ships into Bangladeshi ports.

Reuters

Congested Dhaka navigates cleaner transport, jobs with first metro rail

Wasif Mohammad Abdullah, a 34-year-old banker, was thrilled to take his first trip this month on Dhaka's new metro rail line, while visiting the northern part of the Bangladeshi capital, one of the world's most crowded cities.

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Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed handed England white-ball call-up

Ahmed became England’s youngest men’s Test cricketer when he lined up against Pakistan in Karachi

The Independent UK

Australia's cotton farmers can help prevent exploitation in the global garment industry

Ten years ago, the garment industry’s worst industrial accident – the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh – killed more than 1,100 workers and highlighted the travesty of conditions for millions of garment workers globally.

The Conversation

Bangladesh 'key' to India's Northeast

Recently, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated that, if there is one border and one region of India which has dramatically improved in the last decade, it is eastern and northeastern India. And the reason for that is that India has vastly improved its relationship with Bangladesh.

Bangkok Post

Town planners sidelined in Dhaka's development

Depoliticised planning in Dhaka has meant a shift away from professional planners and public concerns.

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Bangladesh opens first metro service to ease Dhaka traffic

Bangladesh’s prime minister has inaugurated the country’s first metro rail service aimed at easing notorious traffic jams in capital Dhaka

The Independent UK

India Strengthen ICC World Test Championship Final Chances With Series Sweep Over Bangladesh

Dominant India consolidate their position in the ICC World Test Championship standings with a sensational win over Bangladesh in the Dhaka Test. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Indian High Commissioner To Bangladesh Hosts Indian Cricket Team In Dhaka

Describing cricketing links between India and Bangladesh as a "special part of the bilateral relationship," Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma and his wife hosted the touring Indian Cricket Team at India House in Dhaka. Read on for details:

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IND Vs BAN: Rohit Sharma, Navdeep Saini Ruled Out Of 2nd Test Due To Injuries

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Navdeep Saini have been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka starting 22 December. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win

Argentina and Lionel Messi fans in India and Bangladesh are overjoyed after the soccer team secured its place in the World Cup final by beating Croatia

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina

Opposition party mobilises tens of thousands of supporters in Dhaka to protest price rise and demand PM’s resignation.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand PM quit

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to demand the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign and install a caretaker before next general elections expected to be held in early 2024

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White House calls on Bangladesh to investigate reports of pre-election violence

The White House on Friday called on the government of Bangladesh to fully investigate reports of violence against journalists and human rights activists ahead of a major political protest, and urged all parties to refrain from violence.

The Guardian - UK

Two Bangladeshi opposition leaders arrested in government crackdown

Seven killed and thousands arrested as Hasina regime continues repressive campaign against opponents

Bangkok Post

Boonma wins second Asian Tour golf title in Bangladesh

Thailand's Danthai Boonma won his second Asian Tour title when he triumphed at the US$400,000 Bangabandhu Cup Golf Bangladesh Open in Dhaka on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

Terrorists on death row for hacking blogger to death escape court on motorbikes

Suspected members of the Al-Qaeda militant group stormed a motorcade once it arrived at the Dhaka court complex in Bangladesh, seizing the two suspects and sparking a nationwide manhunt

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Al Jazeera

Men on death row for US blogger murder flee from Bangladesh court

Two men sentenced to death for 2015 killing of blogger critical of hardline religiosity escape from crowded Dhaka court.

Reuters

Two militants sentenced to death for killing U.S. blogger escape from Bangladesh court

Two Islamist militants sentenced to death for killing a U.S. blogger critical of religious extremism escaped from a crowded court in Bangladesh's Dhaka on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar seeks friends to its west

After mortars landed on Bangladesh's soil as the Myanmar military attacked the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine State in recent months, soldiers from Bangladesh and Myanmar's junta met to mend ties.

WEKU

How Bangladesh went from an economic miracle to needing IMF help

Millions emerged from poverty in recent decades. But now, rising fuel prices, weak exports and scant remittances are sabotaging growth, and Bangladesh asked the IMF for $4.5 billion in loans.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh balances energy needs with climate, conservation

Fish, rice, the river, mangrove trees and the sea

Al Jazeera

Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh, killing nine

Cyclone Sitrang slams into Bangladesh’s southern coast, snapping communications and power links, officials say.

Reuters

Bangladesh investigates crippling 10-hour nationwide power cut

Bangladeshi officials were investigating on Wednesday why power was cut to about three quarters of the country, halting the vital garment sector and telecommunications services for about 10 hours.

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