Dhaka, June 15 (IANS) As many as four children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8 am (local time) on Monday, raising the total number of fatalities in the country to 656, local media reported. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified one fatality as confirmed measles death while three others as suspected. The latest update has taken the number of suspected measles fatalities to 563, while the number of laboratory confirm…
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New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) With India embarking on a mission to deport all illegally entered Bangladeshi nationals from the country, these sections are currently on the radar of ISI-backed elements for subversive activities.Post the impressive victory by the BJP in West Bengal, there has been a major impetus on repatriating Bangladeshis who have entered the country over the last several years.While the main focus currently is in West Bengal and Assam, the drive would, over a period of time, cover…
Dhaka, June 15 (IANS) A leading minority human rights organisation strongly condemned the desecration of an image of Lord Rama, along with threats made against the idol of the deity at the Radha-Gobinda Temple in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district in Bangladesh.The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council sharply criticised an incident during a procession organised by a communal group in which Lord Ram’s image was allegedly disrespected, saying it had hurt Hindu religious sentimen…
Dhaka, June 14 (IANS) As many as four children have died due to symptoms-like measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles -elated deaths to 652, local media reported. The latest four fatalities were identified as suspected measles deaths, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest fatalities, the number of suspected measles deaths has increased to 560, while the nu…
Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national was apprehended by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near the Indo-Nepal border in the northern zone of West Bengal on Sunday.The man, identified as Nondon Dash, was caught during routine checking at BIT Old Bridge in Panitanki. He did not possess the necessary documents to enter India.”The man was caught near border pillar No. 90, about 350 metres from the international boundary. He was apprehended during routine checking and frisking. A Bangladeshi pa…
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous described her match-winning half-century against the Netherlands as a special moment after helping her side begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a six-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Sunday. The 20-year-old opener was named Player of the Match after scoring a brilliant 50 off 33 balls, an innings that included seven fours and two sixes. Her aggressive knock laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s successful chase of …
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana credited her bowlers for laying the foundation of her team’s six-wicket victory over the Netherlands in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday.Bangladesh restricted the Netherlands to 139/8 after electing to field first before chasing down the target in 19.1 overs. Opener Juairiya Ferdous starred with a fluent half-century, while Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter guided the side home after a bri…
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Netherlands captain Babette de Leede admitted her side fell short in all departments after suffering a six-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday.The Dutch side posted 139/8 after batting first, with De Leede top-scoring with a fighting half-century. However, Bangladesh chased down the target in 19.1 overs thanks to a match-winning 50 from opener Juairiya Ferdous and an unbeaten partnership betw…
Dhaka/Ankara, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh’s defence cooperation with Turkey carries a significant risk due to Ankara’s persistent and aggressive backing of extremist Islamist groups, which is unlikely to yield meaningful gains for ordinary people in the South Asian nation and could further strain the millions who slipped into poverty last year.While Dhaka requires defence cooperation to advance its goal of self-sufficiency, placing excessive reliance on a nation that builds its foundation on “lies…
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note as opener Juairiya Ferdous struck a brilliant half-century to guide her side to a six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston on Sunday. Chasing a target of 140, Bangladesh made a cautious start with both openers focusing on preserving their wickets against disciplined Dutch bowling. The side managed only eight runs from the first two overs as the Netherlands bowlers kept things…