Bangladesh

Bangladesh drawn with India in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh have been drawn in Group B alongside hosts Uzbekistan, India and Syria in the qualifiers for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup following the draw held at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
28 May 2026

Bangladesh in a world of impossible choices

Bangladesh suffers unavoidable economic consequences from global geopolitical rivalries, highlighting the profound vulnerability of developing nations today.
27 May 2026

Govt appoints Ataur Rahman Khan as commerce secretary

The appointment came more than a month after the position became vacant
26 May 2026

Captaincy surprise as Bangladesh eye SAFF title defence

The curtain rises on the eighth edition of the SAFF Women’s Championship at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Monday, with two-time defending champions Bangladesh eyeing a hattrick of titles.
24 May 2026

Joty eyes change in Bangladesh’s World Cup fortunes

Nigar Sultana Joty believes Bangladesh women's national cricket team are better equipped to improve their poor record at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as the Tigresses prepare for this year’s tournament in England starting on June 12.
24 May 2026

Bangladesh jump to all-time high Test ranking

Bangladesh have scaled their highest-ever ICC Test rankings, moving up to seventh in the standings, following their 2-0 series win against Pakistan in Sylhet on Wednesday.
20 May 2026

'Litton’s innings the biggest factor behind this win'

Litton Das scored a sublime century under immense pressure in the first innings and backed it up with a vital fifty in the second as Bangladesh completed their first home Test-series whitewash with a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet on Wednesday.
20 May 2026
19 May 2026

Khurram rues missed chances off ‘lucky’ Litton, eyes big Pakistan total

Khurram Shahzad believes Litton Das lived a “lucky” life during his fighting innings on the opening day of the second Test, as the Pakistan pacer lamented missed opportunities that, in his view, prevented Bangladesh from collapsing for a far lower total at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
16 May 2026

Can Pakistan set a new Mirpur record?

Bangladesh on Tuesday set Pakistan a target of 268 runs to win in at least 76 overs in the opening Test of the two-match series after declaring their second innings at 240 for nine in the first session on day five at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
12 May 2026

Lapses in measles deaths reporting are unacceptable

Revised figures expose weaknesses in health surveillance.
11 May 2026

Bangladesh seeks strong footballing ties with Italy

Bangladesh has expressed interest in inviting renowned Italian footballers and clubs to visit the country and play friendly matches as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and sporting ties with Italy.
10 May 2026

How policy gaps exclude the visually impaired from work

Despite the existence of laws and policies, due to a lack of implementation, bureaucratic complexities, and structural limitations, visually impaired individuals are still unable to enter the mainstream workforce.
9 May 2026

As a flood-prone country, Bangladesh needs stronger early flood warning systems

The world is going through times of high climatic insecurity, exacerbated by unchecked global warming.
5 May 2026

One million more midwives: The strategic investment Bangladesh cannot afford to miss

May 5 marks the International Day of the Midwife, with this year’s theme being “One Million More Midwives.” For Bangladesh, this is a call to complete a journey that began with great promise.
5 May 2026

Concerns mount for Tigresses ahead of T20 World Cup

The recent three-match WT20I series in Sylhet has raised eyebrows and sparked concern over the Bangladesh women's team, with just over a month remaining before the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
4 May 2026

Exports rebound strongly in April after eight months of decline

April earnings climbed from $3.01 billion a year earlier and were up 15.20 percent from $3.48 billion in March
3 May 2026

Rain washes out 2nd T20I as Bangladesh lead series 1-0

The third and final T20I is set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.
29 April 2026

Will rain play spoilsport in Chattogram today?

As Bangladesh looked to seal a series victory against New Zealand in the second T20I on Wednesday, rain is threatening to derail the Tigers’ ambitions as much as it does the visitors’ hopes of levelling the series.
29 April 2026

How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights

Last year, a legal controversy arose regarding “a Muslim wife’s approval to second marriage” flooding social media, creating confusion, uncertainty, and agitation among the netizens.
29 April 2026