3,50,000 Litres of Oil Spills in River as Tanker Sinks in Sunderbans
Dec 11, 2014
This is the Face of Jihadi Movement in Assam, Bengal, Say Police
Dec 7, 2014
India Has to Lead, it Will Do Its Part: PM Narendra Modi at SAARC
Nov 26, 2014
Bengal can't Turn a Blind Eye to Terror, NSA Told Mamata Banerjee, say Sources
Oct 27, 2014
Bangladesh Plastics Factory Fire Kills At Least 13 People
World News | Reuters | Sunday February 1, 2015
At least 13 people including two women were killed when a fire swept through a plastics factory in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Saturday, police said.
Bangladesh Cuts Power to Opposition Leader's Home
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 31, 2015
Bangladesh authorities on Saturday cut the power to opposition leader Khaleda Zia's home in an apparent bid to force her to call off a crippling anti-government transport blockade.
Michael Clarke to Play First Competitive Match After Surgery on January 31
Press Trust of India | Thursday January 29, 2015
Michael Clarke will play as a batsman only for Western Suburbs at Chatswood Oval in their two-day match of the 20-team Sydney first-grade competition, and is then scheduled to play for a CA XI against Bangladesh in Brisbane on February 5.
Tamed Tigers Hope to Bite at World Cup
AgenceFrance-Presse | Tuesday January 27, 2015
Bangladesh must beat at least one of the big four in pool A -- co-hosts Australia and New Zealand, Sri Lanka and England -- and also win against both Afghanistan and Scotland to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
Michael Clarke Powers Through Wet Training Session in Sydney
Indo-AsianNews Service | Monday January 26, 2015
Michael Clarke must be fit and available for selection for Australia's second World Cup group stage clash against Bangladesh February 21 or he will be replaced in the 15-man squad for the remainder of the tournament.
Grieving Opposition Leader Snubs Bangladesh Prime Minister
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 25, 2015
Bangladesh's opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Saturday left Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina waiting on her doorstep after she had come to offer her condolences following the sudden death of Ms Zia's youngest son.
Saeed Ajmal, Sohag Gazi Undergo Bowling Test in Chennai
Press Trust of India | Saturday January 24, 2015
The 37-year-old Saeed Ajmal, who was suspended from bowling in international cricket last September, will be missing the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup because of suspension for illegal bowling action.
World Cup 2015: Bangladesh Eye Quarter-Finals
AgenceFrance-Presse | Thursday January 22, 2015
Bangladesh have played four World Cups and gone past the first round only once in 2007.
World Cup: Bangladesh Spinner Taijul Islam Suffers Arm Injury
Indo-AsianNews Service | Tuesday January 20, 2015
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam was struck on his bowling arm while batting in the nets.
Bangladesh Blocks Viber, Tango Apps to Quell Violence
Agence France-Presse | Monday January 19, 2015
Regulator BTRC said the apps had been blocked "for the time being" on orders from law enforcement and security agencies.
Bangladesh's Rubel Hossain Gets Court Permission to Play World Cup
Indo-AsianNews Service | Wednesday January 14, 2015
Rubel Hossain was sent to jail on January 8 after Bangladesh actress Naznin Akter Happy had filed a case of rape and false promise of marriage against the cricketer.
World Cup 2015: Form and State of Participating Teams
AgenceFrance-Presse | Wednesday January 14, 2015
With a month left for the 50-over World Cup, teams are either playing hard or training even harder around the world. Here's taking a look at how their preparations have been shaping up.
Rat-Hole Coal Mining Ban in Meghalaya Hits Bangladesh
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 13, 2015
Coal-dependent industries in neighbouring Bangladesh have been badly affected in view of the ongoing ban imposed by a green tribunal on unscientific rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, officials said in Shillong.
Bangladesh's Rubel Hossain Bailed in Rape Case, to Play World Cup
AgenceFrance-Presse | Sunday January 11, 2015
Rubel Hossain can be freed later Sunday or early Monday and join a practice session with the rest of Bangladesh's World Cup squad. The fast bowler was remanded in custody on Thursday over allegations that he raped Bengali actress Naznin Akter Happy.
National Investigation Agency Makes Another Arrest in Burdwan Blast Case
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 10, 2015
National Investigation Agency (NIA) today arrested an alleged operative of banned Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terror outfit Rezaul Karim, believed to be in charge of transporting explosives to various places in Burdwan in West Bengal.
Lionel Messi, Serena Williams Back Asia Schooling Campaign
AgenceFrance-Presse | Saturday January 10, 2015
Lionel Messi and Serena Williams have backed a campaign which seeks to target schooling for 58 million children in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nepal.
Bangladesh World Cupper Rubel Hossain in Jail on Rape Charges
AgenceFrance-Presse | Thursday January 8, 2015
Bangladesh cricketer Rubel Hossain, who is part of the team's World Cup squad, had his bail plea rejected and sent to jail on Thursday. Naznin Akter Happy, a 19-year-old actress lodged a complaint of rape and false promise of marriage against the cri...
Bangladesh Lifts Ban on Cargo Boats After Sundarbans Oil Spill
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 7, 2015
Bangladesh today lifted a ban on cargo boats in the world's largest mangrove forest, imposed in the wake of last month's major oil spill in a rare dolphin sanctuary.
South Africa to Tour Bangladesh for Test and ODI Series in July
AgenceFrance-Presse | Tuesday January 6, 2015
The tour will begin with two Twenty20 internationals in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on July 5 and 7.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Teams & Squads
NDTVSports | Wednesday January 14, 2015
Teams are required to name a 30-man provisional squad before finalising a 15-strong squad for the competition by 7 January.
Mamata Banerjee to Pay Three-Day Visit to Bangladesh in February
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 6, 2015
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will undertake a three-day visit to Dhaka from February 19 to February 21 on an invitation by the Bangladesh government.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Accuses Rival of Anarchy, Year After Polls
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 6, 2015
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today accused opposition leader Khaleda Zia of trying to create anarchy after her arch rival called for nationwide protests in an effort to topple the government.
Bangladesh's Opposition Attempts to Break Khaleda Zia Siege
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 5, 2015
Bangladesh riot police lobbed pepper spray inside opposition leader Khaleda Zia's office compound today after dozens of her supporters attempted to break a seige, said a senior aide.
Bangladesh Opposition Head Besieged on Polls Anniversary
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 5, 2015
Bangladesh authorities stepped up their siege today of opposition leader Khaleda Zia, mounting a blockade of her office to thwart her bid to spearhead protests on the first anniversary of controversial elections.
