Bangladesh endured another heavy defeat on Saturday in Antigua, losing by 50 runs to India in their latest T20 World Cup encounter, marking their fifth consecutive loss against India in the T20 World Cups. India secured victory through a collective batting effort, posting a near-200 run total despite no individual fifties
Author: United News of Bangladesh
Donors ‘deeply concerned’ by worsening Rakhine situation
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