Dhaka, July 5 (IANS) A powerful earthquake in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, could not only lead to widespread structural collapse but also trigger devastating fires through ruptured gas pipelines, electrical short circuits, and other secondary hazards, according to a media report. According to specialists, fatalities often increase significantly when fires break out in the aftermath of earthquakes, particularly in densely populated urban areas where adequate preventive and emergency response meas…
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Dhaka, June 19 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with worsening law and order concerns amid a surge in shootings, targeted killings, and armed attacks linked to political feuds and underworld rivalries, with police registering 915 murder cases across the country in three months — a daily average of more than 10 killings, local media reported.Citing analysts, Bangladesh’s newspaper ‘The Daily Star’ reported that the surge in violence is being driven by the proliferation of illegal firearms, weak p…
Chattogram, June 13 (IANS) Bangladesh Test off-spinner Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was harassed and assaulted by members of a law enforcement agency in his hometown of Chattogram on Saturday night, with local police authorities promising a full investigation into the incident.After his release from police custody Nayeem, who was recently included in Bangladesh’s squad for their impending Test series against Zimbabwe, was in a visibly agitated state as he described the night’s events.It is a…
Sydney, June 11 (IANS) Australia have added Delhi-born uncapped spinner Nikhil Chaudhary to their squad for their upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The 30-year-old drafted into the squad following Travis Head’s withdrawal on personal leave. Chaudhary could become the only Indian born player to play for Australia in more than 60 years after the Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder was called up for the T20I series against Bangladesh.Chaudhary, currently playing for JB Bruges in the EUT20 compet…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Minhajul Abedin is poised to become a Category 1 director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the Election Commission finalised the candidates’ list on Monday, following the withdrawal deadline.With Shariful Islam’s nomination withdrawn, only Minhajul and Moin Uddin Chowdhury remain for the two director positions in the Chattogram division, making their unopposed election likely.Minhajul, a veteran in Bangladesh cricket administration af…
Dhaka, May 16 (IANS) At least 12 more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 451, as the country grapples with a worsening health crisis, according to local media reports.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning.Among the 12 deaths, four were confirmed measles cases, while the remaining eight children died with sympt…
Dhaka, May 4 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has outlined a series of important administrative decisions after the third meeting of its Ad-hoc Committee, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Monday. This meeting signalled key structural changes and the start of its electoral process.In a significant move that impacts regional cricket governance, the Board confirmed it will dissolve several committees immediately. “The Board has decided to dissolve, w…
Dhaka, May 4 (IANS) At least 10 more people died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths from the disease to 294, amid a worsening health crisis across the country, local media reported. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning.The DGHS stated that the number of confirmed measles deaths reached 50 on Sunday, following one additional…
Dhaka, April 21 (IANS) Abdul Gaffar Saqlain received his first national call-up as the Bangladesh national cricket team announced a 15-member squad for the opening two T20Is against New Zealand. The selectors chose fresh players and considered workload management ahead of a busy international schedule.Saqlain’s selection as an uncapped pace-bowling all-rounder shows Bangladesh’s effort to improve their depth in T20 cricket. He is seen as a solid lower-order hitter and a capable seam bowler, …
Dhaka, April 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted a one-day extension to the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued to pacers Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana, allowing them to continue their participation in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).The development was confirmed by the BCB in an official press release issued on Sunday, following a formal request from their franchise, Peshawar Zalmi, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).“The decision has been made following a r…