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Bangladesh to demand their T20 World Cup matches moved from India

Dhaka: Bangladesh will request their matches at next month's T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League. "We will not accept any insult to Bangladeshi cricket, cricketers and Bangladesh under any circumstances," said Asif Nazrul, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 03.01. 22:53

Qatar Charity supports over 500,000 people in Bangladesh in 2025

Tribune News Network Doha In 2025, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, delivered impactful humanitarian and development assistance to 674,484 beneficiaries across Bangladesh. Through 2,171 implemented projects, the organisation addressed critical needs in water an»»»

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The Peninsula 03.01. 12:47

Bangladesh star removed from IPL on Indian cricket board 'advice'

New Delhi: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was Saturday released by Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders after the cricket board "advised" it to do so, following tensions between the neighbouring nations. Mustafizur, who has played in the IPL for other teams in previous edition»»»

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Gulf News 01.01. 10:44

UAE leaders condole death of Khaleda Zia

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Mohammed Shahabuddin of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh over the passing of Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, V»»»

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The Peninsula 01.01. 09:56

Amir offers condolences to President of Bangladesh

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, sent a cable of condolences to President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh HE Mohammed Shahabuddin, on the death of the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia.»»»

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The Peninsula 31.12.2025. 14:04

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Dhaka: Bangladesh bid farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million peop»»»

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BBC 31.12.2025. 10:41

Hundreds of thousands mourn Bangladesh's ex-PM at state funeral

Hundreds of thousands of people travelled from across Bangladesh to the capital Dhaka on Wednesday to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who was the country's first female prime minister, died on Tuesday from a prolonged illness. She was 80. The mourners held out th»»»

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France24 31.12.2025. 05:44

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Bangladesh’s former prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80, her party said Tuesday, just months before elections many expected would return her to power. Her death ends a turbulent political career marked by imprisonment, ill health and a dramatic comeback attemp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 30.12.2025. 22:54

Universal Int’l Karate Championship concludes in Kathmandu

The first Universal International Karate Championship 2025 concluded successfully on December 20–21 in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together athletes, coaches and officials from Qatar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and India in diverse kata and kumite competitions. The championship, organised by Qatar-based Kyo»»»

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Gulf News 30.12.2025. 08:42

Bangladesh declares three-day state mourning for ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh has declared three days of state mourning for former prime minister Khaleda Zia, with her funeral to be held on Wednesday. Zia, aged 80, died in hospital on Tuesday morning. Also Read: Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80Interim leader Muhamm»»»

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Gulf News 30.12.2025. 03:30

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Zia was the first woman elected prime minister of Bang»»»

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BBC 30.12.2025. 03:10

Khaleda Zia: 'Shy housewife' who led Bangladesh in the 1990s and 2000s

Khaleda Zia, who has died at the age of 80, was Bangladesh's first female prime minister. Her husband, Ziaur Rahman, a leading figure in the country's struggle for independence, was president in 1977. At the time, Ms Zia was described as a "shy housewife" devoted to their two sons. But, following h»»»

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BBC 30.12.2025. 02:58

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from a prolonged illness. "Our favourite leader is no longer with us. She left us at 6am this morning," Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced on Facebook. Physicians had said on Monday night »»»

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Al Awsat 29.12.2025. 08:04

US Pledges $2B for UN Humanitarian Aid as Trump Slashes Funding, Warns Agencies to 'Adapt or Die'

The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash US foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of new financial realities. The money is a small fraction of wh»»»

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The Peninsula 28.12.2025. 07:49

Diabetes Qatar concludes Al Bawasil Camp

Doha, Qatar: The Diabetes Qatar has concluded the activities of the 26th Al Bawasil Camp, which was held at Aspire Academy, with the support of the official sponsor Ooredoo. The camp concluded with a closing ceremony that featured a comprehensive video highlighting the camp’s journey, activities, a»»»

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Gulf News 27.12.2025. 06:26

Over 25 injured after mob attacks music concert in Bangladesh

A concert by popular Bangladeshi singer James was cancelled in Faridpur, around 120 kilometres from Dhaka, following an attack at the venue, injuring over 25 people, local media reported. This comes amid the growing concerns over assaults on artists, performers, and cultural institutions across Ban»»»

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24 News Agency 26.12.2025. 05:52

Volleyball players from Kyrgyzstan win tournament in the Maldives - | 24.KG

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan participated in an international tournament in the Maldives. The Volleyball Federation reported on social media. Yesterday, the team defeated the Maldives team 3-1 in the final. Previously, the Kyrgyz athletes defeated their opponents from Bangladesh and Af»»»

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France24 26.12.2025. 05:26

'Symbol of hope': Exiled Bangladesh opposition leader and PM hopeful Rahman returns ahead of polls

Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returned home on Thursday after 17 years in exile, welcomed by huge crowds. The aspiring prime minister positioned himself for February’s elections, promising safety, justice and unity after months of political unrest. Aspiring prime minister and politica»»»

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UPI 26.12.2025. 00:11

Bangladeshi P.M. hopeful Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile - UPI.com

Acting Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman, center, speaks to members and supporters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, after ending 17 years of exile by returning from London on Thursday. Photo by Monirul Alam/EPA Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka o»»»

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24 News Agency 25.12.2025. 15:48

Attempted abduction of foreigner in Issyk-Kul: Suspect detained - | 24.KG

A man suspected of attempting to forcibly place a foreign national into a car has been detained in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, the Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. The incident came to light after a video circulated on Instagram on December 24, 2025, showing an attempt to for»»»

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Gulf News 25.12.2025. 10:13

Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (B»»»

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BBC 25.12.2025. 07:51

Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile

Tarique Rahman, the front-runner to be the next prime minister of Bangladesh, has returned to the country after 17 years in exile ahead of landmark general elections. The 60-year-old is the figurehead of the influential Zia family and the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The party he leads»»»

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24 News Agency 25.12.2025. 05:17

Kyrgyz women's volleyball team to compete in final of the Maldives tournament - | 24.KG

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an International Tournament in the Maldives. The Volleyball Federation announced on social media. Yesterday, the Kyrgyz team defeated Afghanistan 3-1 in the semifinals. In the final match, they will face the Maldives, who defeated Bangla»»»

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Gulf News 25.12.2025. 04:11

Explosion in Dhaka kills one amid crisis

A man was killed after a crude explosive was hurled from a flyover in the Mogbazar area of the Bangladeshi capital, police officials said, triggering panic in the busy locality, according to local media reports. The explosion took place on Wednesday evening beneath the flyover in front of the Moghb»»»

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Gulf News 24.12.2025. 12:18

Bangladesh political heavyweight Tarique Rahman to end exile

Dhaka: The heir to Bangladesh’s longtime ruling family and a leader of its most powerful political party, Tarique Rahman is set to return home after 17 years in exile and ahead of key elections. Rahman, 60, an aspiring prime minister who has lived in London since he fled Bangladesh in 2008 over wha»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:35

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:35

The EU’s new supply web

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been pivotal to Europe’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past few decades, manufacturing gradually shifted from Western Europe to countries like Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as companies were attracted by their strategic location, skilled yet lower»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:35

The EU’s new supply web

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been pivotal to Europe’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past few decades, manufacturing gradually shifted from Western Europe to countries like Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as companies were attracted by their strategic location, skilled yet lower»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:35

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:34

India-Bangladesh ties worsen after lynching of Hindu garment worker

Relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated sharply following a wave of violent protests in Bangladesh and a lynching that has inflamed public opinion on both sides of the border, raising concerns that a once close bilateral relationship is entering a prolonged period of mistrust. »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:34

Bangladesh erupts again after student leader dies

Bangladesh slid into fresh turmoil early on December 19, 2025 as nationwide protests, street clashes and attacks on media offices intensified following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi was a prominent organiser of the August 2024 student uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Mini»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:34

COMMENT: The realignment marking Bangladesh's political battlefield

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner has announced February 12 2026 as the date for the country’s upcoming polls. The polls will see elected representatives take over office from the interim government which has ruled the country ever since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:34

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:34

India-Bangladesh ties worsen after lynching of Hindu garment worker

Relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated sharply following a wave of violent protests in Bangladesh and a lynching that has inflamed public opinion on both sides of the border, raising concerns that a once close bilateral relationship is entering a prolonged period of mistrust. »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:33

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:32

Towards a cashless Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s transition toward a cashless economy presents what the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) describes as a dual reality, marked by both clear opportunity and persistent structural constraints. While digital infrastructure, fintech innovation and smartphone pene»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:32

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:32

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:32

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:32

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:32

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:31

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:31

Rain, rain go away

The hotter the world gets, the more water the air can hold and the more it will rain. Last year’s disaster season saw catastrophic floods around the world caused by record levels of rainfall. After putting in the hottest y»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:31

Rain, rain go away

The hotter the world gets, the more water the air can hold and the more it will rain. Last year’s disaster season saw catastrophic floods around the world caused by record levels of rainfall. After putting in the hottest y»»»

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BNE 24.12.2025. 06:30

The largest refugees hotspots around the world - Statista

International Migrants Day is commemorated each December 18 to acknowledge the millions of people who are forced to leave their homes, in search of safety or opportunity, Statista reports. According to the United Nations, »»»

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BBC 24.12.2025. 00:41

Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

The killing of a Hindu man during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis. As the two neighbours accuse each other of destabilising relations, questions are growing over whether their once close, time-tested relationship is»»»

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Kuna 23.12.2025. 22:04

Bangladesh missions in India suspend visa services amid growing tension

NEW DELHI, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Bangladesh suspended visa services on Monday in its High Commission in New Delhi and its Mission in Tripura in the backdrop mounting tension between the two neighboring countries.The Press Trust of India said quoting informed sources that the Bangladesh High Commission i»»»

UPI 23.12.2025. 18:13

Brown University police chief put on leave; Education Department to check for Clery Act - UPI.com

A woman stops to lay flowers in honor of the victims of a mass shooting in the Barus & Holley engineering and physics building at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Dec. 15. On Tuesday, the campus police chief was put on leave for a review of campus security. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | Lic»»»

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Gulf News 23.12.2025. 17:48

Protest erupts in India’s capital city over lynching of man in Bangladesh

New Delhi: A protest erupted in India’s capital Tuesday in response to the death of a man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighbouring Bangladesh, a new sign of strain in relations between the neighboring countries. The protest in New Delhi, mainly led by the Vishva Hindu Parishad, hi»»»

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Gulf News 23.12.2025. 07:27

Bangladeshi expats in Abu Dhabi, Ajman strike Dh100K in Big Ticket win

Two Bangladeshi expats living in the UAE have each won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Series 281 draw. Abu Dhabi resident Amru Miah secured the consolation prize with ticket number 199873. Although he has not yet revealed how he plans to use the prize money, Miah said he was overwhelmed when»»»

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