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- Syrian insurgents seize four towns amid clashes
- Chevron plans to invest in new gas exploration in Bangladesh
- Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad protest attack on Agartala mission
- BBC reveals list of 100 inspiring, influential women for 2024
- Chief Adviser congratulates Bangladesh Blind Cricket Team
- Bangladesh decides to close consular services in Agartala
- CA Yunus calls for national unity
- China bans gallium, germanium exports to US over chip sanctions
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- Nigeria seeks South Africa's support to join G20, BRICS
- Jatiya Nagorik Committee presents 69-point proposal on constitution
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- Bangladesh reach Jr Hockey World Cup for first time in history
- Foreign Ministry summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma
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- India-China relations have progressed: S Jaishankar
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Bradman's iconic 'Baggy Green' cap expected to sell at an auction in Sydney for $260,000
A baggy green cap worn by Australias legendary cricketer Don Bradman is set to go under the hammer in Sydney on Tuesday. The iconic cap, despite its tattered condition, is expected to fetch up to US$260,000 at auction. Bradman wore the woolen cap during Indias 1947-48 tour of Australia, which...
Ex-nursery school worker jailed for 'depraved' crimes against children
A former Australian nursery school worker was sentenced to life in prison Friday for sexually abusing dozens of children, in a case described as depraved and beyond the realms of anyones imagination. Ashley Paul Griffith pleaded guilty to raping and sexual abusing more than 60 children -- most...
Bangladesh-Australia agree for deeper cooperation
Bangladesh and Australia have shown interest in deepening cooperation on development partnerships, strategic and regional issues with the spirit of mutual understanding. Both side shown their interest on Tuesday during fifth senior official talk between two countries held at the department of...
India v Australia: Will it be the final curtain for India’s icons?
The Border-Gavaskar test series between Australia and India, which starts in Perth on Friday, pits the two best teams in red-ball cricket against each other. The last four series between these two countries have been compelling, making it the pre-eminent rivalry in test cricket today. This...
It’s one we need to tick off: Hazlewood
Pacer Josh Hazlewood acknowledged that while Australia triumphed over India to claim the World Test Championship 2023 Final, winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade was still a top priority for the team, according to ICC reports. When Australia last bested India in a Test series, Josh...
Australia introduces 'Landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
On Thursday, Australias centre-left government presented a new bill in parliament aimed at prohibiting social media use for children under the age of 16. The proposed legislation also includes provisions for hefty fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms found to be in...
‘Graveyard of corals’ found as extreme heat, cyclones hit Great Barrier Reef
Reefs in northern Great Barrier Reef have seen substantial losses of coral cover after a summer of extreme heat, two cyclones and major flooding, reports Reuters. A survey by Australian Institute of Marine Science reveals the information. After the most widespread coral bleaching event seen...
I’ll do it again, says senator who yelled at King Charles
Australian independent senator Lidia Thorpe said that she will yell at the King Charles III if he returns to the country, report agencies. The senator made the statement in response to a censure against her in the parliament for her defiant activity against the king. She told reporters, If...
Dozens of bushfires rage across Victoria, destroying homes and livestock
Dozens of bushfires continued to burn across Australias Victoria state on Sunday, with authorities reporting significant damage, including the destruction of at least one home. The fires, fueled by strong winds and soaring temperatures, were sparked on Saturday, and by Sunday, authorities had...
Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs in second T20I
Australia has secured a 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Pakistan courtesy of Spencer Johnsons career-best performance in front of a sellout crowd at the SCG on Saturday evening. The hosts successfully defended a modest 148-run target after Johnson ripped through Pakistans top-order in a...
Australia moves to keep its banks in Pacific
Australia will move to stem the exodus of its banks from the Pacific Islands, the countrys top economic official said, as concerns mount that China could bolster its influence by filling in the gaps. For years, Western banks have been shuttering branches throughout the South Pacific, citing...
Man crushed to death by fan blade at Australian wind farm
A man was crushed to death by a fan blade of a wind turbine being built at one of Australias largest wind farms, police said Monday. He had been working at the Golden Plains site about 130 kilometres (80 miles) west of Melbourne, a project which bills itself as Australias largest wind farm....
Pakistan win first ODI series in Australia in 22 years
Pakistan raced to a commanding eight-wicket victory and their first one-day series win in Australia for 22 years on Sunday, thanks to Saim Ayubs 42 and Abdullah Shafique 37. After bowling out the woeful world champions for a miserly 140 at Perth Stadium, Mohammad Rizwans team reached their...
Pakistan chose to bowl first in deciding Australia ODI
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bowl in the third and decider One Day International ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday, reports BSS. The series is finely poised at 1-1 after the hosts two-wicket win in Melbourne before Pakistan stormed back with a dominant...
Australia bowled out for 163 in 2nd ODI against Pakistan
Haris Rauf put on a brilliant display of fast bowling, claiming five wickets for 29 runs as Australia was bowled out for just 163 in the second One-Day International against Pakistan on Friday. Raufs relentless pace dismantled the Australian batting line-up, leaving them with a challenging total to...
Kapil Dev delivers strong message to India batsmen following New Zealand defeat
The Indian cricket teams batsmen have faced intense criticism following their 0-3 whitewash in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand. The Indian cricket teams batsmen have faced significant criticism after suffering a 0-3 whitewash in the recently concluded Test series against...
Australia to ban social media for children under 16
Australias government has unveiled plans to introduce a landmark law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the legislation, which will be presented in Parliament next week, aims to address the growing concerns over the...
Ponting foresees India's "Collapse" in Australia
India is currently facing a challenging period in cricket. For the first time in their history, Virat Kohlis team was whitewashed in a three-match Test series at home, losing to New Zealand. Following that series, Rohit Sharmas team is now uncertain about their chances in the final of the World...
Australian High Commissioner calls on CHT affairs Adviser
Australian High Commissioner Nardia Simpson with two accompanied delegations made a courtesy call on the CHT affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma in his office on Wednesday. In their discussion, they highlighted on the existing relations between Bangladesh and Australian High Commission and...
The whole world condemns as Israel ban UNRWA
Israeli parliament has approved on Monday a controversial bill to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), which is considered as the lifeline in the Israel sieged Gaza, reports agencies. The banning will be applicable in Israeli territory and its occupied...
3 dead after light planes collided in Australia
Three men reported died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday, reports UNB. Australian police, fire and ambulance crews reached the two wreckage sites, located in a semirural bushland area about 55 miles southwest of Sydney, on...
Australia rejects Beijing's claims over rife with 'racism, hate crimes
Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes after an Australian diplomat led a group of Western nations in renewing concerns about human rights violations in China, reports AP. When it comes to...
Australia to buy advanced US missiles in $4.7 bn deal
Australia announced Tuesday a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific, reports BSS. The agreement, hailed by Canberra as a significant milestone, retools Australias naval defences...