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AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC coach optimistic despite big challenge ahead

Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli has said that overcoming Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings in their AFC Cup Group D South Zone game later on Saturday would take a lot of effort from his side

India to face Bangladesh in SAFF Championship opener on October 3

Seven-time champions India will begin their SAFF Championship campaign against Bangladesh on October 3 in Male, Maldives

All to play for as Bengaluru FC face Bashundhara Kings in AFC Cup

Bengaluru FC will have their task cut out as they look to return to winning ways against Bangladesh's confident side Bashundhara Kings in their penultimate AFC Cup Group D match here on Saturday. Despite coming off a 0-2 defeat to ATK Mohun Bagan in their previous game, Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli on Friday maintained there was no pressure on his side as they prepare to face the Bangladesh Premier League champions. Bashundhara Kings, who ran out 2-0 winners against Maziya S&RC in their first group stage game, will be eager to get the better of the Blues, who went down to ATK Mohun Bagan by the same scoreline. An own-goal from Mohammed Irufaan, followed by a strike from Brazilian winger Robinho, sealed three points for Oscar Bruzo's side in their opening clash against Maziya S&RC. Speaking to reporters ahead of the encounter, Blues' boss Pezzaiuoli said the Bangladeshi side were a force to reckon with, having made light work of their league campaign, which they ...

Bangladesh factories open as economic worries trump coronavirus surge

The nation home to 165 million people has done away with most virus restrictions, allowing businesses to reopen to enthusiastic crowds.

Energy-starved Bangladesh discovers new gas field worth over $148 mn

Bangladesh has announced to have discovered a new gas field containing a probable reserve of about 68 billion cubic feet worth over $148 million

Bangladesh records highest daily coronavirus deaths, cases today

Bangladesh recorded 15,192 new COVID-19 cases and 247 fresh deaths, the highest in one day, as the country's health facilities are facing mounting pressure amid a stricter nationwide shutdown.

India delivers medical O2 to Bangladesh under 'Neighbourhood first' policy

Keeping with India's Neighbourhood First policy, Indian Railways on Saturday delivered medical oxygen to Bangladesh amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

India to deliver 200 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen to Bangladesh

The Railways is set to deliver a consignment of 200 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen on an Oxygen Express train to neighbouring Bangladesh on Sunday

India, Bangladesh reaffirm commitment to strengthen their partnership

India and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the partnership and expanding multifaceted cooperation

Share MHA memo on deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants: HC to Centre

The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked the Centre to share in a sealed cover its office memorandum pertaining to the deportation of illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

Bangladesh factory fire: 8 arrested, including owner, after blaze kills 52

The fire broke out at the factory in Narayanganj outside Bangladesh's capital on Thursday.

Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills at least 52, over 50 injured

At least 52 people were killed and over 50 others injured in a massive fire that broke out at a six-storey juice factory outside Bangladesh's capital Dhaka

Bangladesh extends 'strict' nationwide Covid-19 lockdown till July 14

Bangladesh on Monday again extended the ongoing 'strict' nationwide lockdown until July 14 in order to control the spread of Covid-19

Bangla PM Hasina gifts 2,600 kg mangoes to Modi as 'memento of friendship'

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has gifted 2,600 kg of the Haribhanga variety of mangoes to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as a "memento of friendship". A truck carrying 260 cartons of mangoes crossed the Bangladesh-India border through the Benapole port in Jessore on Sunday afternoon, the Daily Star newspaper reported. The mangoes are a "memento of friendship" between the two countries, Deputy Commissioner of Benapole Customs House Anupam Chakma was quoted as saying in the report. The mangoes are of the Haribhanga variety grown in Rangpur region, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported. Haribhanga mangoes are round in shape, highly fleshy, fibreless and typically weigh 200 to 400 grams. First secretary (political) of the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata, Md Samiul Quader, received the mangoes, which are also for President Ram Nath Kovind and other political leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, according to the United News of ...

Global coronavirus update: Bangladesh records highest daily Covid deaths

Bangladesh reported 153 new Covid-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, marking the highest-ever single-day spike, increasing the overall death toll to 15,065

Walt Disney to reinstate production of branded merchandise in Bangladesh

Walt Disney Company has decided to reinstate its production of branded merchandise in Bangladesh after more than eight years of pulling out of factories in the country, said apparel industry leaders

Bangladesh govt scraps plans for 10 coal plants, pursues green options

Bangladesh had approved the construction of 18 coal power plants since 2008.

Bangladesh police rule out foul play in Dhaka explosion, suspect gas leak

The powerful explosion that destroyed an old three-storey building in a crowded area here in Bangladesh's capital and killed at least seven people and injured around 400 others

Police: At least 7 dead in Bangladesh blast; cause unknown

At least seven people died and dozens were injured in an explosion in Bangladesh's capital on Sunday

Bangladesh to impose nationwide lockdown from July 1 instead of June 28

The Bangladesh government has decided to impose a nationwide all-out lockdown from July 1 instead of June 28 (Monday).SK Rafiqul Islam, Additional Secretary of District and Field Admin Wing of the Cabinet Division, told The Daily Star that the decision was taken to enforce the lockdown from July 1. However, lockdown will remain in effect on a "limited scale" from Monday to Wednesday.The decision came from a high-level meeting on Saturday presided over by Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, reported Dhaka Tribune."An all-out lockdown for seven days will be imposed from July 1," said Principal Information Officer Surath Kumar Sarker of Bangladesh's Press Information Department (PID).A stricter set of restrictions on public movement and gathering were extended several times, including the latest one, Dhaka Tribune reported.Additionally, the authorities across the country had been imposing district-wise restrictions on public movement in areas with higher COVID-19 infections till now.State ...