Bangladesh won two matches on home soil during their debut in the 2014 Women’s T20 World Cup, but since then, they haven't won a single game in the following four editions. But for Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup, even one win has become as elusive as gold. Since making
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World leaders meet under shadow of global divisions
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