Bangladesh

Over 300,000 Rohingya children outcast and desperate amid refugee crisis

Simon Ingram, from the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), warned that the Rohingya refugee crisis is not going to be short term. Around 600,000 people have fled Myanmar for neighbouring Bangladesh in recent months, with around 340,000 of them estimated to be children.

Oct 20, 2017

India vs South Korea Hockey Asia Cup 2017 live streaming: TV guide & start time

Unbeaten India will look to continue their fine form as they face South Korea in the opening match of Super 4s stage today (October 18).

Oct 18, 2017

Thousands more Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar

Around 536,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh since 25 August. Recently released aerial drone footage shot by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has shown that thousands continue to cross the Naf River and enter the neighboring country.

Oct 17, 2017

Asia Cup hockey: India down Pakistan 3-1, top group with unbeaten record

India maintained an unbeaten record in the group stage with six points. They advanced to the second stage of Asia Cup.

Oct 16, 2017

Aung San Suu Kyi breaks silence on Rohingya crisis

In an televised address Aung San Suu Kyi condemned all human rights violations in regards to the violent clashes in the Rakhine state that has seen over 400,000 minority Rohingya flee to Bangladesh. The defacto leader had previously been criticised for not speaking out. She stated she did not fear international scrutiny and wanted to find out why the Rohingya were leaving. Suu Kyi said she was committed to the restoration of peace and stability and the rule of law.

Sep 19, 2017

Aung San Suu Kyi breaks silence on Rohingya crisis

Sep 19, 2017

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player draft 2017: Schedule, time, watch live

The BPL player draft on September 16 can be live streamed across India and the entire Asian subcontinent. Find out the steps.

Sep 15, 2017

Rohingya Hindus join Muslims fleeing Myanmar seeking refuge in Bangladesh

Over 400 Hindus from Myanmar's Rakhine have taken refuge in a Hindu village in Cox Bazar.

Sep 15, 2017

Geostrategic rivalry with China is stopping India from backing Rohingyas

India has over the years changed its critical stance on Myanmar because of geopolitical reasons. In the current Rohingya crisis too, New Delhi can't afford to go against Naypitaw as it will give the Chinese an opportunity to influence Myanmar more.

Sep 13, 2017

Who are the Rohingya and why are so many fleeing Myanmar?

Recent weeks have seen over 120,000 Rohingya people leave Myanmar for Bangladesh due to violence against them in the country. In the past, they have been described as one of the most persecuted peoples on Earth.

Sep 6, 2017

Bangladesh vs Australia, 2nd Test: Live streaming, TV coverage & team news

After losing the first Test by 20 runs, Australia will battle to save the two-match Test series against Bangladesh when the final match starts in Chittagong on Monday, September 4.

Sep 3, 2017

Deadly floods around the world amid Hurricane Harveys devastation in US

Texas is not the only place hit by deadly flooding after Hurricane Harveys brutal beatdown. Countries in South Asia, including Nepal, India and Bangladesh, as well as Nigeria and Sierra Leone in Africa were victims of historic flooding after heavy rains lashed the regions during the monsoon season, killing as many as 1,200 in South Asia and leaving many displaced in Africa.

Sep 2, 2017