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How can Bangladesh maximise the gains from free trade agreements?

Bangladesh’s trade policy has entered a different phase. For decades, the country could expand exports without making reciprocal trade agreements a central part of its strategy. LDC-specific preferences gave Bangladeshi exporters favourable access to several major markets, particularly in Europe, while the country retained considerable protection at home. That arrangement supported export growth, especially in…

Bangladesh cricket loses ‘a wonderful human being’

A dark cloud engulfed Bangladesh’s cricket fraternity after the passing of former national cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel, who had been battling cancer for more than three years. Leading cricketers expressed their bereavement on social media with the likes of Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Shakib Al Hasan paying their tributes.

Bangladesh cricket in disarray

“A sad moment for the game” — that was the phrase used by the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) while reacting to Bangladesh’s exclusion from the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

BCB plans domestic tourney after World Cup miss

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to organise a domestic tournament after Bangladesh missed out on the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with a probable start date of February 5 under discussion.

McGrath relishes captaincy chance against Bangladesh

Tahlia McGrath is looking forward to leading Australia against Bangladesh, and the timing could hardly suit her better. A productive stretch of domestic cricket for South Australia has brought a sense of relief and a belief that her batting is back where she wants it, and she arrives for the three-match ODI series in Brisbane…