New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The erstwhile Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh, which was once presented as a moment of reformist promise, is now increasingly being accused in the country of having indulged in large-scale corruption, with money being siphoned into Swiss bank accounts and tax havens such as the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, according to an article in Bangladesh’s Asian Age newspaper.Particular attention has been drawn to recently reported data concerning Swiss ban…
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Dhaka, June 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, promising greater transparency, improved facilities and a restoration of Bangladesh cricket’s reputation after a turbulent period for the sport in the country.The 36-year-old-the only candidate in Sunday’s elections in Dhaka-will serve a four-year term, having already spent the last two months running the board’s interim committee.Tamim, after being elected, insisted it was a hu…
Jaipur, Dec 27 (IANS) Condemning the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh as “unacceptable”, successor to the Ajmer Dargah Chief Syed Naseruddin Chishty on Saturday said that attacks on innocents on the basis of religion go against the fundamental teachings of Islam, which emphasise peace, humanity and justice.Referring to India’s growing global standing, Chishty said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi being honoured with top civilian awards in several Muslim countries reflects international rec…