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Bangladesh removes visa requirement for Pakistani officials for 1st time since 1971

DHAKA — Holders of diplomatic and official passports from Bangladesh and Pakistan will no longer need visas to travel between the two countries, officials said on Thursday. The Advisory Council of Bangladesh’s interim administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, approved a mutual visa exemption agreement, his press secretary Shafiqul Alam told a news conference in Dhaka. […]

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Bangladesh legend Mushfiqur Rahim announces retirement from ODI cricket

SRINAGAR — Bangladesh veteran wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Wednesday. Mushfiqur took to social media to make his announcement, stating the last few weeks, when Bangladesh exited the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 win-less, were challenging. “I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today,” Mushfiqur’s […]

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India, New Zealand qualify for CT semifinals; Pakistan, Bangladesh eliminated

SRINAGAR — New Zealand’s comfortable 5-wicket win against Bangladesh, Mitchell Santner’s side, along with India have qualified from Group A for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. A superb century from Rachin Ravindra on Champions Trophy debut landed New Zealand their semi-final spot at the marquee ICC event. Chasing 237, Rachin Ravindra took full control of […]