Tag: #Dhaka
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Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister After BNP Landslide
Dhaka (Al Jazeera) — February 18, 2026: Tarique Rahman has taken oath as Bangladesh’s new prime minister, days after his party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s first general election since the 2024 student-led uprising that led to the removal of former premier Sheikh Hasina. Key Developments: Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Bangladesh’s…
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Teacher who Died Saving Students after the Bangladesh Jet Crash, Laid to Rest
DHAKA: Bengali English teacher, Maherin Chowdhury, reportedly killed attempting to save her students after an Air Force fighter jet crashed into her school and erupted on fire, laid to rest in her home district. According to a Reuters report, in the aftermath of the crash, Chowdhury rushed to save some of the students and teachers…
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Govt of Bangladesh must act differently
Recent events in Bangladesh have seen a tragic escalation of protests against the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs. The quota system, which benefits the children of those who fought in the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan, has been a source of contention, leading to widespread demonstrations. These protests have unfortunately turned…
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Pakistan beats Bangladesh by an innings and 8 runs, Wins Series 2-0
In the fifth day of the rain-hit second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Pakistan beats the host team by an innings and eight runs to win the series 2-0. According to the details, in the match being played at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh were…
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Pakistan Beats Bangladesh by 8 Wickets, Clinches T20 Series
In the second match of the three-match T20 series, Pakistan comprehensively defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets to take an unbeaten 2-0 lead in the series at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. According to the details, Bangladesh gave Pakistan a target of 109 for victory which they achieved at a loss of 2 wickets. In the…
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Why are the Neutral Umpires Missing?
The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a tour of Bangladesh where the first match of the three-match T20 series was played today in Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka. According to the details, team Pakistan led by Babar Azam won the match by 4 wickets in the final over of the match after a thrilling…
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Bangladesh beats Australia for first time in T20Is, win by 23 runs
DHAKA:Bangladesh won the first T20 match against Australia by 23 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Bangladesh batted first in the Dhaka encounter and produced 131 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allowed overs, according to the details. Kangaroos responded by scoring 108 runs. Mitchell Marsh’s 45-run innings was unable…
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Pakistan contributes life-saving medical equipment to Bangladesh’s response to COVID-19
The Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital in Dhaka has received life-saving equipment from the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka. Ten ventilators, 20 C-PAP breathing aid machines, 10 beds, an elevator for the Hospital building, and a van for the Covid ward staff are among the items that will be used in a separate Covid…
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Many killed and others missing after a ferry capsized in Bangladesh
Lahore, 5th April: A ferry in Bangladesh carrying around 50 passengers sank in the Shitalakhsyaa River south of its capital Dhaka. According to reports, the ferry collided with a cargo vessel in the river after which it sank leaving at least 26 people dead and others missing on Sunday. A police official informed that the…
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Dhaka: Bangladesh struggles at 105-4 at stumps of day two
Dhaka, Feb 12 (AFP/APP): Bangladesh were struggling at 105-4 at stumps of day two in their must-win second Test on Friday, after the West Indies scored 409 runs in the first innings.: Mushfiqur Rahim was batting on 27 alongside Mohammad Mithun, six not out, at the close. Shannon Gabriel picked up 2-31 for the West Indies. Earlier, Joshua…