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Bangladesh T20 World Cup in Doubt Over India Tensions

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sports

Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted off-field tensions Bangladesh cricket faces are impacting players ahead of the Bangladesh T20 World Cup. The team requested the ICC to shift matches from India

Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Decline Hits $695 Million

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Business

Afghanistan-Pakistan trade volume fell sharply in 2025 due to border closures and political tensions, with the Islamic Emirate suspending all commerce amid disputes over transit routes. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Bangladesh Election Security Tightens with 800k Forces

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh has mobilised over 800,000 personnel for comprehensive security ahead of the 13th parliamentary polls on February 12, ensuring a peaceful electoral process amid risks of disruption. The Bangladesh election security preparations

Bangladesh Coastal Climate Crisis Intensifies in 2025

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Current Affairs

The impacts of Bangladesh coastal climate escalated in 2025. Low-pressure systems and deep depressions in the Bay of Bengal triggered storm surges, heavy rainfall, and tidal anomalies. These events caused widespread flooding,

Pakistan US Joint Exercise Starts 13th Round

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan and the United States have launched the 13th edition of their Pakistan US joint exercise, Inspired Gambit 2026, at a specialised facility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The two-week programme brings together army

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Bangladesh T20 World Cup in Doubt Over India Tensions

Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Decline Hits $695 Million

Bangladesh Election Security Tightens with 800k Forces

Bangladesh Coastal Climate Crisis Intensifies in 2025

Pakistan US Joint Exercise Starts 13th Round

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