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Bangladesh Awaits Interim Government: Army Chief to Meet Protesters
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Bangladesh Awaits Interim Government: Army Chief to Meet Protesters

Bangladesh finds itself at a pivotal moment as the nation navigates political upheaval following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst widespread protests. The protests, initially sparked by discontent over job quotas, escalated into a demand for Hasina's resignation, resulting in hundreds of casualties. Key student leaders, instrumental in the protests, have called for the formation of a new interim government, proposing Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as its chief adviser. Nahid Islam, a prominent organizer, emphasized their rejection of any government not aligned with their recommendation, particularly one supported or led by the army. "We have reached out to Muhammad Yunus, who has agreed to lead as per our invitation," Islam stated in a Facebook video alongside other ...
Why Are Bangladesh Students Protesting Against Job Quotas?
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Why Are Bangladesh Students Protesting Against Job Quotas?

In Bangladesh, recent protests by students against the government’s job quota system have turned violent, resulting in at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries. The unrest began after the High Court reinstated a quota system for government jobs, reversing a 2018 decision by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to abolish it. The quota system, first introduced in 1972, has undergone several changes over the years. Before its abolition in 2018, 56% of government jobs were reserved for various groups. This included 30% for family members of freedom fighters from the 1971 independence war, as well as allocations for women, residents of underdeveloped districts, indigenous communities, and the disabled. The recent court decision to reinstate the quotas reignited student protests, reminiscent of...
Tragic Train Crash in Bangladesh: 17 Dead, 100 Injured
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Tragic Train Crash in Bangladesh: 17 Dead, 100 Injured

On October 23, 2023, a train crash in Bangladesh killed at least 17 people and injured over 100 others. The crash occurred when two trains collided head-on in the Brahmanbaria district, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the capital, Dhaka. The Bangladeshi government has declared a day of mourning for the victims of the crash. On Monday, a terrible train crash occurred in the city of Bhairab, Bangladesh, leaving at least 17 people dead and around 100 others injured. The incident happened when a goods train collided with a passenger train moving in the opposite direction. This collision caused two passenger cars to derail. Sadiqur Rahman, a government official in Bhairab, stated, "We have found 17 bodies, and more than 100 people were hurt. The number of casualties might in...
Pakistan reached in the finals of Tri Series in Christchurch
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Pakistan reached in the finals of Tri Series in Christchurch

Pakistan and New Zealand will play the final of the tri-series tomorrow. Pakistan confirms its spot after defeating Bangladesh in Christchurch today. Our boys secured some world records as well. Bangladesh failed to claim a single win in the ongoing Tri Series in Christchurch, after its defeat against Pakistan in the dead rubber at the Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch on Thursday. Bangladesh had set a handsome 173-run target for Pakistan after power-hitting by Shakib Al Hassan and Liton Das. But the Green Shirts chased out the target with the loss of only three wickets. With Pakistan already through to Friday's final against hosts New Zealand, both teams were using the series as a warm-up ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia which begins on Sunday. The No.1 ranked T20I bat...
16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022
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16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

Men's T20 Worldcup 2022 is happening in Australia this year. All the countries are ready to clench their claws on the golden trophy. Warm-up matches are scheduled to start on October 10, 2022. After the smashing women's cricket World Cup, Australia is all set to host another magnificent event. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will feature 16 international teams playing 45 matches with the final to be played on Sunday, November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This event was supposed to happen in 2020 but due to covid restrictions, it get postponed. All the teams are fully geared up for the action-packed event. Warm-up matches are starting on October 10, however, the main event will start on October 16, 2022, up to November 13, 2022. After the recent Asia cup, Sri Lanka has emerg...