United Nations launches effort to end political deadlock in Bangladesh
World | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 7, 2013
The UN today launched a mission in Bangladesh to end political turmoil triggered by a standoff between the country's two main parties.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni keen on reclaiming World T20 title in Bangladesh next year
Press Trust of India | Friday December 6, 2013
India will begin their World T20 2014 campaign against arch-nemesis Pakistan on March 21 at Dhaka.
'India's Rape Epidemic' among Time's top ten stories of 2013
India | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 5, 2013
Time magazine has listed what it calls "India's Rape Epidemic" as the ninth top world news story of 2013.
Nepal's T20 heroes get huge welcome at home
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 4, 2013
Nepal qualified for the World T20 which will be held in Bangladesh from Match 16 to April 6 2014. This was the players' first public appearance since they surprised everybody by clinching a spot in the tournament.
ICC monitoring violence in Bangladesh ahead of World T20
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 4, 2013
An ICC official said there would be a 'continual review' of planning for the March-April tournament in view of the turmoil that has left dozens of people dead in street protests around the country. This is the first time that Bangladesh are hosting...
BJP to oppose Bill on Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh in winter session
India | Press Trust of India | Monday December 2, 2013
BJP and AGP today told the government in clear terms about their opposition to a constitution amendment Bill on the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi ministers escape bomb attacks
World | Press Trust of India | Monday December 2, 2013
A Bangladeshi minister had a narrow escape when assailants hurled crude bombs at his vehicle today.
Bangladesh Opposition confirms poll boycott on deadline day
World | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 2, 2013
Bangladesh's 18-party opposition coalition confirmed on Monday it would boycott a general election scheduled for January.
Opinion: How UPA missed a golden chance here
India | Siddharth Mazumdar, political analyst | Tuesday December 3, 2013
"You will not regret voting for the Congress party" declared Prime Minster Manmohan Singh while addressing a rally of 600-700 people in Aizawl two weeks ago. He was in the hilly capital of Mizoram to seek votes for the legislative elections in the s...
New Zealand lose Kane Williamson on eve of Windies Test
Agence France-Presse | Monday December 2, 2013
Williamson, who bats at number three, fractured his left thumb playing against Bangladesh in late October. His withdrawal opens the way for Aaron Redmond to return to the side after a five-year absence.
Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson doubtful for first Test vs West Indies
Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 1, 2013
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who returned home early from the recent tour of Bangladesh because of his back problems, said he is in regular pain but has dismissed reports that he could be forced to retire.
Suspected arson at giant Bangladesh garment factory: police
World | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 29, 2013
Bangladesh police said they were investigating a suspected arson attack on one of the country's largest garment factories which produces clothes for Western brands.
Bangladeshis build careers in New York traffic
World | Joseph Goldstein, The New York Times | Friday November 29, 2013
Above a Korean fried chicken restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens, Showkat Khan worked the room of mostly Bangladeshi men.
Kane Williamson picked for West Indies tour despite thumb injury
Agence France-Presse | Friday November 29, 2013
New Zealand selectors said they believed a broken thumb Williamson sustained in Bangladesh in October will be healed enough for him to take the field for the first Test in Dunedin on Tuesday.
Three die in political violence as Bangladesh sets to vote
World | Associated Press | Tuesday November 26, 2013
Bangladesh's opposition blocked roads, railways and waterways on Tuesday to protest government plans to hold a general election on January 5.
Four dead in Bangladesh opposition vote protest
World | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 26, 2013
Bangladesh opposition supporters blocked roads and ripped up railway tracks Tuesday in protests against the announcement of an election date, leaving four people dead and plunging the nation into fresh turmoil.
Bangladesh to hold January elections amid boycott threat
World | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 25, 2013
Bangladesh announced plans on Monday to hold a general election in early January after threats by the main opposition party to boycott the contest.
Wal-Mart names new chief executive
World | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 25, 2013
Global retail titan Wal-Mart Stores today named Doug McMillon, a company veteran who heads its international operations as its chief executive.
Fifty injured in Bangladesh clashes
World | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 25, 2013
At least 50 people were injured on Sunday in clashes that erupted after thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers attacked a fire station in Dhaka.
Gunday trailer recreates Seventies Kolkata in sepia tones
Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 22, 2013
The sepia-toned teaser of Gunday, which was unveiled on Thursday, November 21, revolves around the lives of two boys, Vikram and Bala, who are victims of the 1971 Bangladesh war of liberation.
