A Taliban official has announced a general "amnesty" for all in Afghanistan and urged women to join its government, reports AP. Enamullah Samangani, member of Islamic Emirate's cultural commission, made the comments Tuesday on Afghan state television, which the militants now control. "The Islamic Emirate don't want women to be victims," he
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Dhaka observing situation in Afghanistan: MoFA
Bangladesh is carefully observing the fast evolving situation in Afghanistan, which Dhaka believes may have an impact on the region and beyond. "We urge all stakeholders in Afghanistan to maintain peace and calm ensuring safety and security of all including foreign nationals," said the ministry of foreign affairs in a statement
Taliban enters Kabul, awaits peaceful transfer of power
Taliban fighters entered the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Sunday and said they were awaiting a "peaceful transfer" of the city after promising not to take it by force, but the uncertainty panicked workers who fled government offices as helicopters landed at the U.S. Embassy. Three Afghan officials told The
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Bengal Tigresses awarded Test status
The International Cricket Council (ICC) in a sudden move Friday awarded Test status to the Bangladesh Women's cricket team.Afghanistan and Zimbabwe women's teams were also awarded the Test status, along with the Bengal Tigresses.It was decided in the latest meeting of ICC that Test status would be granted to all
Taliban expect US withdrawal, vow to restore Islamic rule
The Taliban warned Washington on Friday against defying a May 1 deadline for the withdrawal of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan, promising a “reaction,” which could mean increased attacks by the insurgent group. The Taliban issued their warning at a press conference in Moscow, the day after meeting with senior