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Watch: Mushfiqur Rahim dismissed for 'obstructing the field' in 2nd Test against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: In the second Test match against New Zealand on Wednesday in Dhaka, Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field.

The Times of India · Dec 6, 2023

UNESCO To List Ceviche, Opera As 'Intangible Heritage'

Dozens of global traditions are candidates for inscription as intangible global heritage by UNESCO this week, ranging from Italian opera singing and Bangladeshi rickshaw art to the Peruvian delicacy of ceviche.

Latin Times · Dec 6, 2023

How did benefits given to migrants impact Assamese identity: SC

CJI asks petitioners to show material that benefits given to cross-border migrants led to radical demographic change impacting Assamese cultural identity. Constitution Bench examining validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Henry Kissinger’s role in Bengali massacre

Letter: In 1971 he advised Nixon to side with Pakistan’s military dictator in his war with Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, writes Robert Evans

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

From Cambodia to Bangladesh: a brief history of Henry Kissinger’s alleged war crimes

Henry Kissinger sided with military dictators and genocidal regimes in his pursuit of projecting US power during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Cop28: Women turn to community to weather climate crisis and inflation in Bangladesh

Trade in locally produced seeds is proving a lifeline for families under threat from cost of living rises and devastating weather, says anti-hunger charity ActionAid

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Apprehensions drop, gold smuggling and FICN rise along south Bengal border in 2023

BSF South Bengal Frontier reports drop in illegal border crossing, but spike in gold and FICN smuggling. 2,345 persons apprehended in 2023, including 1,410 Bangladesh nationals, 864 Indian citizens and 61 Rohingyas. Seizure of gold up 50%, FICN up to ₹15.86 lakh. 641 persons apprehended for smuggling, incl. 183 Bangladeshis…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

BAN vs NZ first Test | Taijul Islam’s 10-wicket haul secures 150-run win over New Zealand

Bangladesh secure 150-run victory over New Zealand in series-opening test. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 10-wicket haul, while skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hit century on debut as captain. Offspinner Nayeem Hasan and pacer Shoriful Islam also contributed with 2-40 and 1-13 respectively. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for NZ with 58, while…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

From Cambodia to Bangladesh: a brief history of Henry Kissinger’s alleged war crimes

Henry Kissinger sided with military dictators and genocidal regimes in his pursuit of projecting US power during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Tim Southee refuses to attribute New Zealand's loss to World Cup exhaustion

In the aftermath of the opening Test in Sylhet, New Zealand cricket captain Tim Southee acknowledged that Bangladesh, in their ever-improving form, outplayed his team to win the match.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023