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REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

The Gulf emirate, which has hosted Hamas's political leadership since 2012 with US blessing, has been involved in months of protracted diplomacy aimed at ending the war triggered by the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel last year.

India coach rues 'injustice' after World Cup hopes end in controversy

India coach Igor Stimac condemned what he called an "irregular" goal in a 2-1 defeat at Qatar that ended his team's World Cup 2026 qualifying hopes, saying: "It shouldn't happen."

Israeli swimmer booed at world swimming championships

Israeli Anastasia Gorbenko shrugged off boos from the crowd at the world swimming championships in Doha on Sunday.

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis

Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Asian Cup / Palestine bow out after memorable run

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players' oath and Palestinian music at the beginning and end.

Bangladesh to import onion from 9 more countries

The countries are: China, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, the Netherlands and the UAE

May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015

Myanmar scraps proposed 5 pct tax on phone cards as telecoms boom

Myanmar scraps proposed 5 percent tax on mobile phone top-up cards after lawmakers voted against the levy, the state-owned Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said on Thursday.

May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015

Fifa 'took bribes for 2010 World Cup' - Loretta Lynch

Fifa executives accepted bribes to help secure the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said.

May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015

Qatar 'still failing' migrant workers: Amnesty

Qatar has made little progress improving migrant workers' rights, despite promises to do so, the rights group Amnesty International has said.

February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015

2022 World Cup set for November start

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place in November and December, Fifa taskforce has recommended.

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