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A.T.M. Azharul Islam. — Xinhua/File Islam’s lawyer Shishir Monir says Islam was “fortunate”. 5 other leaders sentenced during Hasina’s term hanged. He [Islam] got justice because he is alive, says lawyer. Bangladesh’s top court on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country’s main right-wing party, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the …

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons. — AFP/File LAHORE: Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said that they would not take Pakistan lightly despite their recent inconsistent performance as they have the ability to beat any team. Speaking to media in Lahore, Phil Simmons remains hopeful of a strong showing against Pakistan in the upcoming series, despite the absence of several key …

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser of the interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, speaks during a joint press conference with Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, in Dhaka on October 4, 2024.—AFP  Public sector protests over new ordinance and wage demands. Political pressure rises amid election timeline disputes. Yunus holds talks with major political parties. Primary school teachers in Bangladesh joined public sector workers …

Bangladesh began the first trial on Sunday at a special court prosecuting former senior figures connected to the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina. The court in the capital Dhaka accepted a formal charge against eight police officials in connection with the killing of six protesters on Aug 5 last year, the day Sheikh Hasina fled the country as the protesters …

Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood speaks to the media in this undated image. — Reuters LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revamped management and coaching staff for the upcoming T20 international series against Bangladesh, notably omitting assistant coach Azhar Mahmood from the coaching staff. As per the cricket board, New Zealand’s Mike Hesson will assume the responsibilities of …

Bangladesh players are in a huddle, Rawalpindi, February 24, 2025. — ICC T20I series to begin in Lahore on May 28. Hasan, Tanvir, Parvez among players in first group. Teams to train at Gaddafi Stadium before opener. LAHORE: The first group of the Bangladesh cricket team has arrived in Lahore for the three-match T20 International series against Pakistan. The initial …

Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, attends the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 23, 2025. — Reuters  Govt vows to take necessary steps if reform efforts obstructed. Says it faced “jurisdictionally overreaching statements.” Chief Adviser Yunus to meet key political parties for reform talks.  Bangladesh’s interim government, which took …

Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, speaks at the Trust Women conference in London November 19, 2014. — Reuters Yunus needs to remain in office for peaceful transition, says Faiz. Threat to resign came after BNP held protests against interim govt. Minister Faiz warns army against meddling in politics. Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus “needs to remain” in office …

(From left) Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan can be seen during a match in this undated image. —AFP/File LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday unveiled a 16-member men’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The schedule for the series will be announced later. Salman …

An undated image of a match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. — AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reached a successful agreement following discussions, under which the Bangladesh national cricket team will tour Pakistan for a T20I series. The decision was finalised after a detailed meeting in Dubai between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and …