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Glenn Phillips scalps four wickets as Kiwis restrict Bangladesh to 310/9 on first day of Sylhet Test

Bangladesh scored 310 on Day 1 of 1st Test vs NZ, led by Mahmudul Hasan's 86. Phillips (4-53) and Jamieson (2-60) starred with the ball for NZ.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

BAN vs NZ first Test | Phillips takes 4 wickets after Mahmudul Hasan’s good start

New Zealand tour of Bangladesh: Bangladesh vs New Zealand first Test on November 28, 2023 — Day 1

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Tamim Iqbal contemplates international cricket future, decision in January

NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal shed light on his international cricket career in a press conference on Monday, revealing that he will make a decision about his future in January. The 34-year-old cricketer expressed the need for clarity after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023.

The Times of India · Nov 28, 2023

Bangladesh Arrests Thousands In 'Violent' Crackdown: HRW

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023

New Zealand aim to translate World Cup experience into success in Bangladesh Tests

NEW DELHI: New Zealand are gearing up for their ICC World Test Championship campaign in Bangladesh, drawing inspiration from their recent stint at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. Despite a semifinal exit in the 50-over tournament, the Black Caps are eager to refocus on Test cricket as…

The Times of India · Nov 27, 2023

CAA final draft likely to be ready by March 30, 2024: Union Minister Ajay Mishra

Union Minister Ajay Mishra claims CAA draft ready by Mar '21; BJP MP Santanu Thakur by his side. CAA to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh & Pakistan. TMC MP Santanu Sen says BJP's false claims becoming clear to Matuas, will be rejected in '21 polls.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

In outreach to 90 Delhi-based diplomats, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary invites western poll observers

Bangladesh government urges Opposition to participate in polls, invites western observers. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen held outreach with 90 diplomats in Delhi, pushing back on western proposal for dialogue with BNP. Govt committed to holding inclusive, transparent polls; India assured of no interference in domestic affairs.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

BSF Meghalaya thwarts cross-border smuggling attempt; seizes goods worth Rs 11 lakh in two separate operations

The troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya launched an operation and thwarted smuggling attempts near the Bangladesh border in two separate operations and seized goods worth Rs 11 lakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2023

Seven films to be screened as part of IFFK’s anti-colonisation package

IFFK to screen 7 films in anti-colonisation package, incl. Mujib, Omar, Degrade, Crescendo, Paths of Glory, Thin Red Line, Great Dictator. Package in solidarity with Palestine. Mujib is biopic on Bangladesh's founding father; Omar tells story of Palestinian youth scaling West Bank wall; Degrade about 2 hairdressers in Gaza; Crescendo…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

We rarely hear about the disasters that were avoided – but there’s a lot we can learn from them

When a huge cyclone slammed into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) in November 1970 it caused water in the Ganges Delta to rise by 10 metres. Entire towns were submerged. At least 300,000 people died – it remains atop lists of the deadliest known tropical cyclones.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023