Chattogram
Coverage of Chattogram in the Nexus archive.
- Australia beats Bangladesh by 7 runs in high-scoring 2nd T20 to win series
Australia defeated Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20, securing an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 89 not out, steering Australia to a high total of 196-5, while Bangladesh fell short at 189-6. The third T20 is scheduled for Sunday in Chattogram.
- Zia’s ghost still haunts Bangladesh’s fragile power pact
The assassination of President Ziaur Rahman in 1981 continues to impact Bangladesh's political stability. The event is part of a history of violent political transitions in a country that gained independence from Pakistan in 1971.
- Bangladesh protestors clash with police over alleged child rape
Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh clashed with police while attempting to apprehend Monir Hossain, a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl. The incident reflects a surge in reported violence against women and children in the South Asian country, triggering widespread public anger and civil unrest.