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I want to turn my boys into machines: Stonier

Richard Stonier, the Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team’s strength and conditioning coach, has played a pivotal role in the team’s success, guiding them to two major trophies – the 2020 ICC U-19 World Cup and the U-19 Asia Cup in 2024. In an exclusive interview with ¶¶Òõ¾«Æ·â€™s Tarif Akhlaq, the Englishman reflected on his journey and vision for the future...

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Bangladesh women cruise into U-19 Asia Cup Super-4

Bangladesh women's Under-19 cricket team secured crushing 120-run victory over Malaysia in their second Group B match of the U-19 Women's T20 Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and have qualified for the Super Four as group champions.

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Bangladesh women’s U19 team wins on victory day

After the national male team secured a victory against West Indies, Bangladesh Women’s Under-19 team made a good start to the Asia Cup by beating Sri Lanka to give the nation another occasion to exalt on its most auspicious day -Victory Day.

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Sumaiya to lead Bangladesh in U-19 Asia Cup

Sumaiya Akter will lead Bangladesh in the inaugural Women’s ACC U-19 Asia Cup as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the squad for the tournament on Thursday. 

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Asia Pacific growth to remain steady in 2025: MEI report

The Asia Pacific region’s growth in the forthcoming year will remain at 2024 levels, according to Mastercard Economics Institute’s recently published economic outlook for the year 2025, which also forecasted that inflation and interest rates would ease offering relief to consumers and households...

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Bangladesh, India in same group

Bangladesh were pitted in Group C with India, Hong Kong and Singapore in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers as the draw was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday...

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Govt, BCB should do more than basking in U-19 Asia Cup glory

THE Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team retaining the ACC U-19 Asia Cup title with a crushing 59-run win over India in the final on December 8 is, indeed, a feat to relish. The junior Tigers earlier claimed the 2023 title, their maiden title of this tournament, when they defeated host UAE by 195 runs. After being invited to bat first, the junior Tigers faced...

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Keeping faith in bowlers pays off for Jr Tigers

Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team captain Azizul Hakim said that keeping faith in his bowlers paid off in their 59-run victory over India in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Sunday...

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Begum Rokeya’s philosophical perspective

BEGUM Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, an iconic figure in South Asian feminist thought, stands as a pioneer who championed the cause of women’s emancipation in colonial Bengal. Her progressive ideals and relentless activism align closely with the principles of liberal feminism, which advocate for equality, individual rights, and access to education...

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Can potential be unlocked?

IN AN era where regional blocs shape the global economy and diplomacy, Bangladesh stands at a crossroads. Once hailed as South Asia’s rising star, it now faces critical challenges as it approaches its transition from least developed country status in 2026. To maintain its growth momentum and secure its geopolitical future, Bangladesh must...

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Bangladesh beat India to retain U-19 Asia Cup title

Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team retained the ACC U-19 Asia Cup title with a crushing 59-run win over their Indian counterparts in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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Bangladesh U-19 reach consecutive final 

Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup’s semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday to advance to the final for the second consecutive time. 

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Bangladesh lose to SL in final group game

Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team suffered a narrow seven-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their third and final group-stage match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

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Donald Lu set for one last South Asia trip

US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to 10.

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Bangladesh qualify for Jr Hockey World Cup for the first time

Bangladesh made history as they qualified for the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup for the first time in history with a 7-2 win over Thailand in a place-deciding (fifth-eighth) match of the ongoing Junior Asia Cup 2024 at the Al Amerat Hockey Stadium in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh U-19 team storms into semi-final

Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team stormed into the semi-finals of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup with a crushing five-wicket win over Nepal in their second group-stage match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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Bangladesh hold mighty Malaysia in Muscat

Bangladesh Under-21 hockey team came from a goal down to hold Malaysia to a 2-2 draw in their third Pool B match of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 at the Al Amerat Hockey Stadium in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday.

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Odhikar wins Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

Bangladesh’s human rights organisation Odhikar was announced as an awardee of the 2024 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award on Wednesday, according to a press release by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy...

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