Warne, Hussey provide hope for unlikely Australia win Australia must play three of their best days of cricket in history to beat Bangladesh from a huge first innings deficit but history shows how it can be done. AAP · Aug 14
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India next week as Dhaka seeks Hasina’s extradition Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's is likely to visit India next week. India has extended two invitations for bilateral talks and the Brics Summit. Rahman's government seeks the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy. India has distanced itself… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Bangladesh PM likely to visit India as Dhaka presses for Sheikh Hasina's extradition Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been finalised, with the timing dependent on his “schedule” and the “progress” of ongoing bilateral discussions. The Times of India · Aug 14
Australia stunned as Bangladesh batters take charge Bangladesh are in prime position to push for a shock win over Australia after Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century put the visitors in control of the first Test. AAP · Aug 14
Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day two – as it happened Australia claim five wickets across the second day as Bangladesh reach 351 for 6 and build an ominous first-innings lead in Darwin The Guardian - AU · Aug 14
'No excuses': Groundhog Day for Australia's top order Steve Smith insists there are ways to thwart good bowling in tough conditions and has encouraged the underperforming Australian top order to work it out. AAP · Aug 13
Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cuts Bangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nation's power generation capacity. Load-shedding now extends for up to twelve hours daily across several regions. Global energy market volatility, including the Iran crisis, exacerbates import challenges. The country faces a persistent… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Bangladesh's ruling BNP nominates party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul as presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been nominated as the presidential candidate by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The election follows the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin on health grounds last month. Alamgir resigned from his party posts after his nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad is also contesting… The Economic Times · Aug 13
BNP nominates stalwart Mirza Fakhrul for Bangladesh presidential poll Bangladesh’s ruling Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday nominated its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its candidate for the country’s presidency, putting the 78-year-old veteran politician in a strong position to become the next head of state. The Times of India · Aug 13
Close malls by 8pm, turn off billboards: Bangladesh reels under power crisis, 12-hr outages Bangladesh has tightened electricity-saving measures as the country grapples with gas shortages, prolonged power cuts and the wider fallout of the Iran crisis. Under a government directive, shopping malls, markets and shops across the country must now close by 8pm, an hour earlier than the previous deadline, news agency Reuters… The Times of India · Aug 13
India’s Bangladesh tour awaits Centre’s green light The BCCI awaits Indian government approval for the men's cricket team's Bangladesh tour. Discussions are ongoing with the Indian High Commission regarding the proposed series. Relations between the BCCI and BCB have improved after earlier disagreements. The Bangladesh Cricket Board previously expressed security concerns for their team. Both boards are… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Australia vs Bangladesh Cricket: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 wickets in first innings Bangladesh's pacers outperformed Australia's renowned "Big Four" on day one. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best six wickets, dismissing the hosts for 198. Bangladesh responded well, finishing the day at 96 for one. Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 71 runs. The visitors reduced the first-innings deficit to… The Economic Times · Aug 13
'Technology saved me': Smith rides his luck to prosper Steve Smith has saved Australia from embarrassment against Bangladesh with 71 in a team total of 198, but thought he was caught behind when on just seven. AAP · Aug 13
Australia endure horror opening day against Bangladesh in first Test since Ashes triumph Bangladesh dominated the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin The Independent UK · Aug 13
The Economic Times · Aug 13 FTAs to drive 30-40% growth in India’s textile exports to UK, EU over next 15 months: DMA’s Sharad Jaipuria India's textile exports to the UK and EU are on the verge of expansion in the next fifteen months, driven by new FTAs that level the playing field with other nations. As the Indian denim sector prioritises sustainability with an emphasis on water conservation, boosting garment production capabilities and workforce…
AAP · Aug 13 Bangladesh on top as Australia's batters fail again Bangladesh have dominated with ball and bat as six-wicket hero Hasan Mahmud helped roll Australia for 198 before the visitors reached 1-96 at stumps on day one.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day one – as it happened Australia’s fragile batting lineup was exposed as Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets on the opening day in Darwin
AAP · Aug 12 Absence has made Cummins fonder of longer Test career Leading into the Bangladesh Test match, Pat Cummins says he feels reinvigorated by a lengthy break and inspired by Mitchell Starc to extend his career further.
The Conversation · Aug 12 How Gen Z and India’s Cockroach Janata Party are successfully challenging Narendra Modi Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets in mass numbers in South Asia in recent years — particularly in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, leading to regime change in those countries. These protests are part of a broader, global Gen Z movement.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 India builds a new train for Bangladesh: 19 coaches packed with CCTV, baby care room, prayer room and a special safety design India has delivered nineteen customized LHB coaches to Bangladesh Railway. These coaches feature enhanced passenger comfort and safety designs. Special amenities like a baby care room are included for passengers. The coaches also boast a strengthened roof structure for operational needs. This delivery continues the strong railway partnership between India…
AAP · Aug 12 Warm-up whipping won't faze Bangladesh in Test: skipper Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the side's recent ODI series win over Australia is just one reason why they will not be pushovers in Darwin.
AAP · Aug 12 Batting 'marvel' set to add final Test piece to puzzle Steve Smith has been backed to score his 38th Test century and his first against Bangladesh in the upcoming series to complete a rare feat.
AAP · Aug 12 Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side Australia want Cameron Green to back himself at No.5 as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis deal with missing selection for the first Test against Bangladesh.
The Times of India · Aug 12 ‘Hasina will get full security if she returns’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s adviser DHAKA: A day after protesting to New Delhi against Sheikh Hasina’s continuing exile in India, Bangladesh govt Tuesday promised the former PM “full security” if she returns, while leaving it to the courts to decide her future.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Australia taking ‘one week at a time’ as mammoth Test schedule begins against Bangladesh Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says it has been a ‘long winter’ of waiting for the match in Darwin which is the first of at least 20 Tests over the next 12 months