DHAKA: The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday that a woman in northern Bangladesh died in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus, marking the latest case in a region where the infection is reported nearly every year. The patient, aged between 40 and 50, developed symptoms on January 21, including fever, headache, hypersalivation, […]
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Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and niece sentenced in graft case
A court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail and her niece Tulip Siddiq, who is a British lawmaker, to four years in prison in two cases involving a government township project near the capital. Judge Mohammed Rabiul Alam of the Special Judge´s Court-4 also handed down […]
A New Chapter
After a 14-year hiatus, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka landed in Karachi on Thursday to much fanfare. The Pakistan Airports Authority hailed it as “a new chapter” in the bilateral relationship, with officials pledging to expand the route. Bangladesh’s aviation adviser described it as a step to “enhance connectivity, promote tourism and strengthen […]
Bangladesh’s Votes and India’s Woes
Since the fall of Hasina’s regime, New Delhi has been gripped by policy anxiety, which is becoming more pronounced as Bangladesh braces for new elections. The political order in Dhaka, once under New Delhi’s complete control, has shifted beyond its comfort zone. Approximately two weeks before the elections, India finds itself in a political environment […]
Bangladesh panel flags Adani power deal as overpriced, cites procedural flaws
DHAKA: A government-appointed review committee in Bangladesh has flagged the Adani Power coal-fired plant’s electricity supply deal as overpriced, citing serious procedural anomalies in the contract award. The National Review Committee (NRC) report, dated January 20, found that the Godda plant in Jharkhand, India, charged Bangladesh electricity at a 39.7% premium over the nearest private-sector […]
Pakistan may withdraw from ICC T20 World Cup 2026 over Bangladesh controversy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering a withdrawal from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh was denied the opportunity to play matches in Sri Lanka, prompting concerns in Islamabad over perceived double standards by the International Cricket Council. Read More: Pakistan names strong squad for T20 world cup Highly placed sources told The News that the […]
Bangladesh absence from World Cup a sad moment, says ICA
The absence of Bangladesh from next month’s T20 World Cup is a sad moment for the game and should serve as a call for stakeholders to work towards uniting the sport, not dividing it, the International Cricketers’ Association said on Sunday. Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the 20-team showpiece on Saturday following their refusal […]
Gillespie ‘abused’ for questioning Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup exclusion
Former Australia all-rounder Jason Gillespie deleted a post on X after being “abused” for questioning the ICC’s decision to replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Gillespie had taken to social media to seek clarity over the ICC’s decision, asking why Bangladesh were not permitted to play their matches outside India, similar to […]
UN court to hear Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague will hear a landmark case against Myanmar over alleged genocide of its Rohingya Muslim minority, with hearings set to run for three weeks starting Monday. The Gambia filed the case in 2019, accusing Myanmar of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention during a military crackdown in 2017 […]
Opposition leader appointment set as NA session summoned
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Monday, paving the way for the appointment of the leader of the opposition. The development follows the withdrawal of petitions by PTI’s Omar Ayub in the Supreme Court and high courts challenging his removal, which had previously delayed the process. Read More: Speaker, […]