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Megacities: life in the cities home to more than 10 million people – photo essay

From Tokyo to Cairo, 10 photographers around the world have captured a snapshot of life in their cities for the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial

The Guardian - AU

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

Kissinger, Nixon ‘helped’ Pakistan in 1971, documents from U.S. Archive reveal

U.S. President Richard Nixon and National security Adviser Henry Kissinger broke American arms ban on Pakistan and ensured Islamabad received air support from third countries.

The Hindu

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Bangladesh battles record dengue deaths as disease pattern changes

Densely populated country faces worst-ever outbreak in history, with over 1,500 dead and hospitals packed to the brim.

Al Jazeera

From a coma to captaining Bangladesh: Jamal Bhuyan’s football journey

Bhuyan talks to Al Jazeera about his rise to stardom in Bangladesh, his move to Argentina, and World Cup qualifiers.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh garment workers fighting for pay face brutal violence and threats

Workers describe hands and arms being targeted in ‘merciless’ beatings as protests over low wages turn increasingly violent in Dhaka

The Guardian - UK

Protests and clashes continue in Bangladesh over garment workers' wage demands

Bangladesh's garment worker unions have rejected a 56 percent minimum wage increase made by a government-appointed board on Tuesday, saying it doesn't cover basic living expenses. On Wednesday, clashes with police erupted in a garment industry hub on the outskirts of Dhaka, leading to the death of one worker. In…

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BAN vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, head-to-head, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in the national capital, hangs in the balance due to severe air pollution. The well-being of the players is now taking precedence over the contest as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again…

The Times of India

Thousands of Bangaleh's garment factory workers protest demanding better wages

Thousands of garment factory workers have taken to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur to demand better wages

The Independent UK

2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister's resignation

Police have clashed with opposition supporters in Bangladesh as the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party enforces a three-day transport blockade to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK

World Cup: Pakistan vs Bangladesh head to head record

NEW DELHI: Pakistan face Bangladesh in the 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Bangladesh's ruling party holds rally to denounce 'violent opposition protests' ahead of elections

Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party held a rally in the capital, Dhaka, to denounce what they called violence by the main opposition party as tensions soar ahead of the elections expected in January

The Independent UK

Bangladesh top court commutes death sentences of 7 militants to life in prison for 2016 cafe attack

Bangladesh’s High Court has commuted the death sentences of seven Islamic militants to life in prison for their role in a 2016 attack on a cafe in the capital, Dhaka, that killed 20 people, mostly foreigners

The Independent UK

Modi, Hasina to jointly inaugurate cross-border rail project on November 1

PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Hasina to jointly inaugurate Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link Project. Trial run on Monday. 15 km link boosts trade & reduces travel time between Agartala & Kolkata via Dhaka to 10 hours

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Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader amid growing national tension

Authorities in Bangladesh arrested a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday and sent him to prison after hours of detention. The party had called for a nationwide strike after violent clashes with security forces a day earlier.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir detained after antigovernment rally

Detention of Bangladesh National Party leader comes ahead of general elections set for early next year.

The Hindu

BAN vs NED | Coach Ryan Cook’s inputs on the Bangladesh side will help us: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards

Taskin Ahmed believes Bangladesh can still qualify for the WC semis despite losing 4 out of 5 matches. He admits team's batting and bowling not up to mark but Shakib Al Hasan's break to train in Dhaka did not affect morale

The Times of India

Shakib Al Hasan rejoins Bangladesh squad after travelling Dhaka to fix 'technical issues' with personal mentor

KOLKATA: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who flew back to Dhaka to sort out some "technical issue" with his childhood coach and mentor Nazmul Abedeen Faheem, rejoined the squad here on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

At least 15 killed and many injured when 2 trains collide in central Bangladesh

A cargo train has hit a passenger train outside the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, leaving at least 15 people dead and scores injured

The Guardian - UK

‘Only the rich can bear this heat’: how Dhaka is battling extreme weather

As high temperatures hit the poor hardest, climate change may undo years of development gains, says Asia’s first heat officer

The Hindu

Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

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India, Bangladesh conclude 15th Joint Working Group on Trade Meeting, discuss several bilateral issues

The 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Trade (JWG) between India and Bangladesh was held on September 26 and 27 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where the two nations discussed various bilateral issues, including removal of port restrictions, the groundwork for commencement of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Read…

The Times of India

New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh to wrap ODI World Cup preparation

NEW DELHI: New Zealand geared up for the World Cup with an impressive 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh, culminating in a convincing seven-wicket win in the final one-day international (ODI) in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ish Sodhi takes 6 wickets as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 86 runs in second ODI

NEW DELHI: Ish Sodhi made history on Saturday by becoming the first New Zealand spinner to secure six wickets in a one-day international, playing a pivotal role in guiding the team to an 86-run triumph in the second match of the three-match series against Bangladesh in Mirpur, Dhaka.

The Times of India

Watch: Ish Sodhi hugs bowler on being recalled after run out at non striker's end

NEW DELHI: In a lovely gesture of sportsmanship, Bangladeshi players recalled New Zealand batter Ish Sodhi after running him out at the non striker's end during the second one-dayer in Dhaka on Saturday.

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