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Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) have voiced opposition to Bangladesh's Election Commission's newly announced election roadmap. Both parties accuse interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus of breaking promises and claim the roadmap undermines the fairness of the elections

Farveez Maharoof backs India as favourites for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, praising their fast-bowling attack with Bumrah, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are dark horses, ahead of the UAE tournament

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar held meetings with top political parties in Dhaka, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, as part of a high-level visit aimed at reviving bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with goals from Pearl Fernandes and Bonifilia Shullai. The win brought redemption after last year’s losses and boosted India’s title hopes

India’s U17 women’s team face Nepal in their SAFF U17 Championship opener in Bhutan. The round-robin tournament will decide the champion on August 31. Coach Joakim Alexandersson remains upbeat

A Bangladeshi court has ordered the arrest of former Law Minister Anisul Huq over two cases linked to last year’s July protests, including murder and attempted murder charges.

Hyderabad police rescued a teenage girl trafficked from Bangladesh, highlighting cross-border human trafficking networks. This is the fourth such case in the city, with Bangladeshi women repeatedly found in brothels. Officials say poverty and organised mafia fuel the exploitation

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23 to meet Bangladeshi officials, including Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain. The visit reflects improved bilateral relations, resumption of direct trade, and recent visa-free agreements for officials.

A Dhaka court has begun hearing a corruption case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her nieces Azmina Siddiq and UK MP Tulip Siddiq, and others over alleged irregularities in Purbachal housing plot allocations. All accused have been listed as fugitives.

On the first anniversary of her government's fall, Sheikh Hasina condemned the interim regime led by Muhammad Yunus and urged Bangladeshis to keep fighting for democracy. She praised public resilience and vowed that the country would rise again, stronger and freer

Election Commission officials in Bihar have identified numerous illegal migrants from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during a voter list review. Names will be excluded after verification post-August 1. A nationwide electoral roll revision is planned to detect foreign nationals

Indian textile stocks surged after US President Donald Trump imposed a 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi goods. Companies like Gokaldas Exports and Vardhman Textiles saw gains. The US warned of further action if Bangladesh retaliates with higher tariffs.

The white-ball series between India and Bangladesh, originally scheduled for August 2025, has been deferred to September 2026. The BCB and BCCI agreed on the change due to scheduling conflicts

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, triggering outrage from the Awami League. The ruling, based on a leaked audio clip, is widely seen as politically motivated

Bangladesh makes single largest payment of USD 437 million in June, asks Adani Power to supply power from both units as per Bangladesh Power Development Board schedule

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for 26 people, including a former vice-chancellor, over the 2024 police shooting of student Abu Sayed during quota protests. The case includes charges against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina amid claims of political vendetta

The Chennai Bulls outclassed the Kalinga Black Tigers 40-21 in the GMR Rugby Premier League, with standout performances from Maliko and Talacolo sealing a dominant win at Mumbai’s Shahaji Raje Complex

India started its Asian Snooker Team Championship campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Bangladesh, as Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta and Brijesh Damani showcased clinical precision in Colombo

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supports limiting a Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years but opposes forming a constitutional appointments committee. Most parties agree on the tenure cap, but disagreements persist over committee control, fueling ongoing political tensions

Bangladesh missed a rare away Test win as rain and delayed declaration ended the Galle match in a draw. Angelo Mathews bid farewell, while Najmul Shanto scored twin centuries