Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, securing 255 votes against Oli Ahmed's 88 in a parliamentary election held at the Jatiya Sangsad. He is set to take the oath of office at Bangabhaban on Friday.
Bangladesh's parliament has elected ruling BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new president, following the resignation of former president Mohammed Shahabuddin in July.
Bangladesh holds its first contested presidential election in 35 years, pitting BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir against opposition nominee Oli Ahmad.
India considers Bangladesh's request for additional diesel supply under their 15-year agreement, amidst Bangladesh's power conservation measures and complex bilateral relations.
At least nine people, including a child, were killed and six injured in a hotel fire in Kolkata, West Bengal. Firefighters rescued trapped occupants as authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
Australia's nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has sparked debate over batting lineup changes. With Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald struggling, selectors are considering replacements from outside the current 13-man squad for the upcoming second Test.
Australia drops opening batter Jake Weatherald and replaces him with Matt Renshaw in the 13-player squad for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, following a shock nine-wicket loss in Darwin.
Bangladesh's historic Test win in Darwin against Australia is the culmination of a decade-long strategic overhaul by the BCB, focusing on financial incentives for Test pacers, green domestic pitches, and international coaching hires.
Jake Weatherald has been dropped from Australia's squad following their historic Test defeat to Bangladesh, with Matthew Renshaw replacing him for the second Test starting Saturday in Mackay.
Australia's shocking 9-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin accelerates calls to regenerate the ageing Test team, with opener Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne under scrutiny.
Bangladesh secured a stunning 9-wicket win over Australia in Darwin, marking one of the country's biggest Test victories. This upset has significant implications for the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, notably widening the gap between Bangladesh (now at 66.67%) and India (at 48.15%), complicating India's bid for the WTC final.
Bangladesh achieved the greatest upset in international cricket history by defeating Australia in Darwin, surpassing other notable upsets due to the vast disparity in resources, history, and the rarity of the matchup.
Bangladesh achieved a monumental upset in Test cricket, defeating top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, securing their first Test win in Australia.
Bangladesh links PM Tarique Rahman's potential India visit to the extradition of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, convicted of crimes against humanity and currently in India.
Bangladesh and India are discussing a potential visit by PM Tarique Rahman, though scheduling is strained by a recent press event held by former PM Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. Dhaka has formally requested Hasina's extradition.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, marking their first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
Former players and fans celebrated Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday, a historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin hailed as the country's greatest Test achievement.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia at Darwin's Marrara Oval, recording their first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over top-ranked Australia in Darwin, driven by a domestic fast-bowling overhaul inspired by past leadership and Virat Kohli's 2019 remarks.
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Marrara Oval in Darwin, delivering a historic shock to the world number one Test side.
Bangladesh secured a historic first-ever Test victory on Australian soil, defeating Australia by nine wickets on day four, highlighted by Mehidy Hasan Miraz's bowling and Cameron Green's century.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India depends on the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina, urging New Delhi to accelerate the process.
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to claim their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. Steve Smith acknowledged Australia's poor performance while defending the team's status as the top-ranked side.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is weighing a two-day visit to India next week for bilateral talks aimed at resolving recent tensions, discussing economic support, energy, and water sharing.
