Day: January 31, 2023

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MPs from Southeast Asia condemn Myanmar junta’s parties registration law as an assault on democracy

Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia have condemned the new Political Parties Registration Law passed by the Myanmar military junta as an assault on democracy, drafted by an illegitimate authority, and designed to favor its proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), ahead of the sham elections planned for this year.

The new law, passed on 26 January, imposes a series of criteria to register parties that are extremely difficult to meet for most of the 91 political organizations currently registered in Myanmar, except for the USDP.

For instance, according to Article 5(f), national parties are under the obligation to mobilize at least 100,000 members, 100 times more than the previous law, in 90 days, an impossibility given the instability and chaos that general Min Aung Hlaing threw the country into with the illegal coup he staged two years ago.

Now parties have two months to register under these draconian conditions, or they will be dissolved and declared illegal.

The National League for Democracy (NLD), the party in government at the time of the takeover in February 2021, has announced its refusal to recognize the new law and the election commission.

But other parties may face dissolution if the junta determines they have contacted a “terrorist organization,” including the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs), set up to fight against the junta, or the National Unity Government of Myanmar (NUG).

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“This law goes against all democratic principles not only because of its contents, specifically designed to make the military proxy USDP the only viable political party, but also because who has passed it. The junta led by Min Aung Hlaing has no legitimacy whatsoever to rule the country after an illegal coup d’état and two years of continuous atrocities against its own population, let alone to enact any law. The international community, starting with ASEAN, should condemn this new law in the strongest possible terms,” said Charles Santiago, Co-chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR), and former Member of Parliament in Malaysia on Tuesday.

The new law has been passed ahead of the general election planned by the junta this year.

According to the 2008 Myanmar Constitution, the state of emergency that was put in place by the junta after its coup on 1 February can only last two years, after which the government has the obligation to hold new elections.

Over this period, Min Aung Hlaing and his generals have unsuccessfully attempted to consolidate its power in the face of widespread popular resistance to military rule.

The junta is perpetrating crimes against humanity against its own people on a daily basis, including extrajudicial killings, indiscriminate aerial attacks against entire villages, arbitrary detentions and torture, often to death, of anyone deemed to be working with the opposition.

According to the local organization Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), there are 13,689 political prisoners in the country, and the junta has killed at least 2,894 people, with the real numbers likely several times higher.

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This all-out war waged by the junta against its own people has displaced hundreds of thousands, and ruined the Myanmar economy, creating a humanitarian catastrophe of gigantic proportions.

“In the terrible conditions currently prevailing in Myanmar, it is completely impossible to hold an election, especially if it is organized by the very same junta that created such conditions in the first place. This election is nothing but a desperate attempt by Min Aung Hlaing to legitimize his power, and will only result in even further bloodshed. The Myanmar people are not fooled by the junta’s electoral charade, and the international community should not be fooled either. It is imperative that international actors refuse to recognize the elections, and Min Aung Hlaing’s junta itself, and begin to seriously engage the democratic opposition in seeking the solution to the crisis in Myanmar,” said Santiago.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies’ normal authorities.

It comes as lawmakers have already ended elements of the emergencies that kept millions of Americans insured during the pandemic. Combined with the drawdown of most federal COVID-19 relief money, it would also shift the development of vaccines and treatments away from the direct management of the federal government.

Biden’s announcement comes in a statement opposing resolutions being brought to the floor this week by House Republicans to bring the emergency to an immediate end. House Republicans are also gearing up to launch investigations on the federal government’s response to COVID-19.

Then-President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar first declared a public health emergency on Jan. 31, 2020, and Trump later declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergenc y that March. The emergencies have been repeatedly extended by Biden since he took office in January 2021, and are set to expire in the coming months. The White House said Biden plans to extend them both briefly to end on May 11.

“An abrupt end to the emergency declarations would create wide-ranging chaos and uncertainty throughout the health care system — for states, for hospitals and doctors’ offices, and, most importantly, for tens of millions of Americans,” the Office of Management and Budget wrote in a Statement of Administration Policy.

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More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19 since 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including about 3,700 last week.

Congress has already blunted the reach of the public health emergency that had the most direct impact on Americans, as political calls to end the declaration intensified. Lawmakers have refused for months to fulfill the Biden administration’s request for billions more dollars to extend free COVID vaccines and testing. And the $1.7 trillion spending package passed last year and signed into law by Biden put an end to a rule that barred states from kicking people off Medicaid, a move that is expected to see millions of people lose their coverage after April 1.

“In some respects, the Biden administration is catching up to what a lot of people in the country have been experiencing,” said Larry Levitt, the executive vice president for health policy at Kaiser Family Foundation. “That said, hundreds of people a day are still dying from COVID.”

Still, some things will change for Americans once the emergency expires, Levitt pointed out.

The costs of COVID-19 vaccines are also expected to skyrocket once the government stops buying them, with Pfizer saying it will charge as much as $130 per dose. Only 15% of Americans have received the recommended, updated booster that has been offered since last fall.

People with private insurance could have some out-of-pocket costs for vaccines, especially if they go to an out-of-network provider, Levitt said. Free at-home COVID tests will also come to an end. And hospitals will not get extra payments for treating COVID patients.

Legislators did extend for another two years telehealth flexibilities that were introduced as COVID-19 hit, leading health care systems around the country to regularly deliver care by smartphone or computer.

The Biden administration had previously considered ending the emergency last year, but held off amid concerns about a potential “winter surge” in cases and to provide adequate time for providers, insurers and patients to prepare for its end.

Officials said the administration would use the next three months to transition the response to conventional methods, warning that an immediate end to the emergency authorities “would sow confusion and chaos into this critical wind-down.”

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“To be clear, continuation of these emergency declarations until May 11 does not impose any restriction at all on individual conduct with regard to COVID-19,” the administration said. “They do not impose mask mandates or vaccine mandates. They do not restrict school or business operations. They do not require the use of any medicines or tests in response to cases of COVID-19.”

Case counts have trended downward after a slight bump over the winter holidays, and are significantly below levels seen over the last two winters — though the number of tests performed for the virus and reported to public health officials has sharply decreased.

On Monday, the World Health Organization said the coronavirus remains a global health emergency, even as a key advisory panel for the group found the pandemic may be nearing an “inflexion point” where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths. China, for example, reported an unprecedented surge in December after lifting most of its COVID-19 restrictions.

Moments before the White House’s announcement, Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., accused the president of unnecessarily extending the public health emergency to take action on issues like forgiving some federal student loan debts.

“The country has largely returned to normal,” Cole said Monday, introducing a Republican-backed bill calling for an end to the health emergency. “Everyday Americans have returned to work and to school with no restrictions on their activities. It is time that the government acknowledges this reality: the pandemic is over.”

The House was scheduled to vote Tuesday on legislation that would terminate the public health emergency.

The bill’s author, Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said he still hopes the House will proceed with a vote. He said he was surprised by the White House move, but thinks the legislation may have played a role in prompting the administration to act.

“I think we should go forward,” he said late Monday as lawmakers returned to the Capitol. “If for some reason they don’t do it on May the 11th, the vehicle is still there for Congress to take back its authority.”

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Global Covid-19 cases cross 675 million

The overall number of Covid-19 cases around the world has now crossed 675 million, with a sudden surge of cases in Asia and some other parts of the world.

According to the latest global data, the total Covid-19 case count was 675,013,547 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,760,663 this morning (January 31, 2023).

The US has recorded 104,183,562 Covid-19 cases so far, while 1,132,719 people have died from the virus in the North American country, both highest counts around the world.

India on Monday (January 30, 2023) reported 80 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of infections to 4,46,82,719.

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The country also saw two new Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 530,740, according to the health ministry's website.

Meanwhile, Canada has renewed its number of total Covid-19 cases and deaths to 4,550,256 and 50,380, respectively, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Monday.

Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh reported 11 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Monday morning.

With the new number, the country's total caseload rose to 2,037,543, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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However, the official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,442 as no new fatalities were reported.

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5 Yummy Healthy Green Pea Recipes for Kids

Children's diets should include green, healthy, and nutritious vegetables to get the essential minerals, nutrients, and vitamins. Though kids are usually reluctant to eat vegetables, they can't ignore certain delicious vegetables like green peas. Children over six months can consume foods prepared with green peas. You can try various recipes with healthy green peas at home that your kids will love. Let’s check here 5 mouth-watering, hearty, and tasty green peas recipes for kids.

Food value of Green Pea or Motor Shuti

Green peas are enriched with vitamins A, C, K, C, B1, and B6. They are also an excellent source of folate and niacin which is a wonderful addition to your kid’s diet. Besides, green peas have considerable amounts of iron and fiber, thiamine, manganese, and phosphorus. From ½ cup or 170-gram peas, you get calories: 62, carbs: 11 grams, fiber: 4 grams, and Protein: 4 grams.

Health Benefits of peas

-Good source of plant-based protein: help for making red blood cells and transporting oxygen around the body.

-May improve blood sugar management: nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, and vitamin C in peas help support blood sugar management.

-May support digestive health: fiber in peas supports digestive health and fuels the beneficial gut microbes and reduces the risk of a number of conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

-May support heart health: magnesium, potassium, and calcium in peas vitamin C are heart protective and support cardiovascular function.

-May be cancer protective: high antioxidant levels of peas may reduce the risk of cancer.

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Green Peas Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup green peas, 1 whole zucchini, 2 medium bananas, 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

First, blend green peas, zucchini, bananas, vanilla extract, and oil together. Now, take a mixing bowl and mix well flour, baking powder, and salt.

Then combine together the zucchini mixture with the dry ingredients and prepare the batter very well.

Take a pan, put 1½ tbsp batter on the pan and make it a round shape and bake on both sides well. Serve with syrup (maple).

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Green Peas Pancakes recipe

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Creamy Mushroom with Green Pea Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups green peas, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup mushrooms, one small chopped onion, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 cup light cream, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

First, boil water in a pan and then add peas into the boiled water. Cook for 5 minutes or until it becomes tender. After boiling, strain the peas and keep them aside.

Now take a pan and melt butter over medium heat. Then add mushrooms, and onions, and cook as long as they become tender. Spray flour over the mushrooms, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Slowly add cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook as long as the mixture becomes smooth and thick. Finally, add peas, mix well and keep standing for 5 minutes before serving.

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Cabbage and Green Pea Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cabbage (finely sliced), 1 cucumber (thinly sliced), 1 green onion (chopped), 2 cups peas (blended), 3-4 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp white vinegar, salt, and black pepper (as required)

Instructions

First, take the sliced cabbage into a bowl. Then add sliced cucumbers, blended peas, and green onion and mix them together. Now drizzle with olive oil, 2 Tbsp cider vinegar, and 2 Tbsp white vinegar and combine well. When you are ready to serve, sprinkle it with salt and pepper. First, add a little amount and then add extra if required.

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Pasta with Green Peas Recipe

Ingredients

450 grams Peas, 220 grams pasta, 50 grams parmesan cheese, 2 cups vegetable broth or water, 1 small onion (diced), 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper (as required).

Pasta Green Peas Recipe

Pasta with Green Peas

Instructions

First, heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or as long as the onion is turning translucent. Then add the peas for 1 minute. Add the vegetable broth, boil, and add pasta and salt. Now, minimize the heat and cook the pasta covering it with a lid.

Stir most often so that the pasta won’t stick to the bottom. Cook as long as the water dries out. Finally, add grated parmesan cheese and mix well as long as the cheese is melted. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and extra parmesan cheese.

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Chicken with Green Peas Recipe

Ingredients

One piece of boneless chicken breast ( sliced), ½ cup of peas, 3 cups of water, 1 sweet potato

Instructions

First, take a pan and boil the chicken in water for 5 minutes. Add diced sweet potato and cook for another 3 minutes. Now add the peas and cook until everything is cooked well. Remove from the stove and allow them to cool. Strain them and blend them when they become cool.

However, you need to reserve the boiled stock water. Blend to make a smooth paste that is healthy and yummy for your kids. Add the reserved stock if required to make the paste more smooth.

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Bottom Line

Green Pea is a highly nutritious vegetable. You can try our above-mentioned green pea recipes at home. You can also customize the recipes as per your kid's age and choice. Feed your lovely kids a yummy peas preparation today.

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Radwan Mujib takes a ride on Metro Rail, lauds it’s ‘healthy gender balance’

Radwan Mujib Siddiq, grandson of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and trustee of Centre for Research and Information (CRI), today posted photos of him taking the Dhaka Metro Rail on his verified Facebook profile.

“Dhaka Metro did not disappoint! Good signage, comfortable carriages, spacious platforms, unique views of the city and a healthy gender balance.” — Radwan Mujib wrote in the post along with some photos of him at the metro rail station, on board the train, view of Dhaka from the train, and people traveling with him.

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A London School of Economics graduate in political science, he completed his post-graduation in comparative politics. He currently edits the country's first policy-based magazine WhiteBoard.

Radwan Mujib’s work mainly revolves around empowering youths in Bangladesh.

Commonly known as a 'mentor' among youths, he advocates for youth engagement in every sector, urging everyone to entrust youths with more leadership roles.

He is acclaimed for reviving the youth's interest in history through a spectrum of creative initiatives including Joy Bangla Youth Award (named after the historic wartime slogan “Joy Bangla”), Joy Bangla concert, “Hasina: A Daughter's Tale”, and Mujib Graphic Novel.

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The country’s commuting system entered a new era on December 28 last year when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first ever metro rail service in Dhaka.

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Bangladesh logs 13 more Covid cases

Bangladesh reported 13 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning.

With the new number, the country's total caseload rose to 2,037,556, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

However, the official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,442 as no new fatalities were reported.

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The daily case test positivity rose to 0.71 percent from Monday’s 0.44 percent as 1,824 samples were tested.

The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.44 percent while the recovery rate rose to 97.81 percent.

Bangladesh reported its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 in 2021 and daily fatalities of 264 on August 5 of the same year.

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10 Best Upcoming Video Games to Enchant You in 2023

During the pandemic, many people found virtual life quite interesting while engaging with creative online games. Video games have become a great source of recreation in the post-pandemic era. 2023 is going to be an exciting year for gamers as a bunch of virtual games are coming soon. Here are the 10 most anticipated virtual video games set to release throughout 2023.

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Hogwarts Legacy

One of 2021 and 2022's most talked-about video games has evolved into 2023's most hyped third-party release. Hogwarts Legacy, which has been delayed for two years, will finally be released on February 10, allowing Harry Potter enthusiasts to live out their own Wizarding World dream.

Players create a unique character to begin the game and join one of four houses at Hogwarts. As you begin the open-world RPG, you can catch up on your peers and reach objectives.

However, developer Avalanche Software was unable to include playable versions of several Hogwarts activities like Quidditch, Gobstones, and Wizard's Chess, despite the game's extensive open world, mysteries, and activities.

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Monster Hunter

New from EA, Wild Hearts is a take on Monster Hunter that has players hunting and crafting in a fanciful semi-open environment based on feudal Japan. Omega Force, widely known for creating the action series Dynasty Warriors, collaborated with EA on Wild Hearts.

In October, IGN got its hands on Wild Hearts and came away believing it may be a serious rival to Monster Hunter because of its hard hunts, gorgeous locations, and quick construction mechanisms. The game is expected to be released on February 17th.

Atomic Heart

Since its announcement four years ago, Atomic Heart has generated a constant series of progressively strange, science-fiction-heavy videos portraying a Soviet-set, BioShock-like first-person shooter.

Atomic Heart might be one of the greatest surprising games of 2023. The game's first impressions are encouraging. It seems like the gamer can get lost in a captivating universe. Here there will be dynamic action, imaginative graphics, and opponent design. The game will hit the market on 21st February.

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Horizon Call of the Mountain

Horizon Call of the Mountain is a free-standing spinoff game for the PlayStation VR 2 that takes place amid the events of Horizon Zero Dawn. It primarily emphasises two primary gameplay systems: traversal, which is supported by a fun climbing feature; and bow-and-arrow combat.

Climbing needs you to physically stretch from ledge to ledge, but bow-shooting requires you to simulate the genuine action by pulling back, nocking the arrow, aiming it, and then releasing it. On February 22, along with the PSVR2, Call of the Mountain will launch.

Resident Evil 4

Capcom will release its Resident Evil 4 remake on 24th March 2023. RE 4 Remake follows Capcom's previous reimagining of Resident Evil 2 and 3, preserving the core components of the original game. However, the gameplay and visuals will be updated. The tale has also been "reconstructed" to accommodate the series' narrative development over the last seventeen years.

Resident Evil 4 is generally regarded as one of the finest survival horror games ever created. It topped our most current ranking of the greatest Resident Evil video games.

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Upcoming Video Games in 2023

Minecraft Legends

After the great reception that Minecraft Dungeons had in 2020, Microsoft and Mojang have decided to release another Minecraft spinoff in 2023. This most recent offshoot, Minecraft Legends, will be an action-strategy video game that aims to mix the depth of RTS gameplay with the approachability of the Minecraft brand for younger players.

The game is expected to bring much more functions and building abilities. It will be available on 18th April.

Redfall

Redfall, the next open-world, co-op first-person shooter from studio Arkane, was initially scheduled for release in 2022. The release date was then moved back to the first half of 2023. Early gameplay clips have shown a hybrid stealth-action shooter with many nefarious tactics and turns, so the long wait seems worthwhile.

In this game, you'll assume the role of one of four heroes, each equipped with magical skills and weapons to combat wicked vampire forces. The game has a little Darkwatch and a touch of Dracula, making it ideal for fans of the horror-western genre or simply bloody excellent exploring.

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Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI, the newest mainline game in the long-running genre, is scheduled for release on 2nd June 2023, despite the game's shrouded nature. The game will portray a universe inspired by medieval Europe. There will be different army actions and magical jewels known as Mothercrystals ensuring peace in the area.

After the anti-protagonist deity, Ifrit brings chaos to the country, you must play as an Archduke of Rosaria who must go on a wild and wondrous journey. The gods, known as Eikons, will play a significant role in this plot and fighting since early screenshots of the game depict over-the-top monster-on-monster battles.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

There are presently few specifics about the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the highly expected sequel to the 2018’s smash hit. Although the teasers and pictures have revealed some clues about the storyline. The game may include Miles Morales and Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Interestingly, Venom will play a significant role in the game.

Alan Wake 2

The release date for Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited sequel to 2010's Alan Wake, has been set for 2023. Considering the rumoured magnitude of the sequel, there is still optimism that this will be released this year. People are expecting great things from this sequel due to Remedy's incredible games backlog, including Max Payne and Control.

So far, it has been known that the forthcoming game will draw more influence from the survival horror subgenre than the previous game and will have several twists and shocks. Expect Alan Wake 2 to be a terrifying surprise, with the horror themes turned up to eleven.

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Conclusion

So far, we have discussed the top 10 most-awaited video games set to release in the rest months of 2023. The number of anticipated big names in the gaming industry is too high. This article lists only the names that have already radiated aura with their prequels or have the potential to spread worldwide. Every passionate video aficionado can rely on them. All you have to do is wait for your favourite one to be released, hopefully, that won’t be very long.

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Chandika likely to return as Bangladesh cricket team’s head coach

Bangladesh national men's cricket team may have its head coach position filled soon as Chandika Hathurusingha is set to return. However, an official confirmation is yet to come.

This follows Cricket New South Wales confirming Hathurusingha's departure from his assistant coach role. Recent media speculation has been fueled by reports of an agreement between Chandika and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the resignation of Russell Domingo as head coach.

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Cricket New South Wales on Tuesday confirmed that Chandika left his role as an assistant coach, and the Australian team said that he is “desired to seek a coaching role internationally”.

However, they did not disclose where Chandika may take on a new role.

Nazmul Hasan, the president of the BCB, stated during a recent visit in Sylhet that the board plans to appoint a new coach in February before the home series against England. However, he kept the identity of the next head coach of the Bangladesh national team a secret.

Last month, Domingo resigned as the head coach for both Test and ODI cricket. Sridharan Sriram, a former Indian cricketer, served as a technical consultant for the T20 World Cup last year and has been in discussions with the BCB regarding continuing in that role, which the BCB also hopes to keep.

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Before his sudden departure following a disappointing South Africa tour in 2017, Chandika served as the head coach of Bangladesh's cricket team starting in 2014. During his tenure, the team started its celebrated winning streak in ODIs at home, including series victories against India, Pakistan, and South Africa.

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Chandika returns as Bangladesh cricket team’s head coach

After rounds of drama and speculations, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed Chandika Hathurusighe as the new head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team.

Chandika, a former Sri Lankan batsman, previously served as the team's coach from 2014 to 2017. He has now signed a two-year contract with the BCB, starting from February 2023.

In his first assignment as the head coach of Bangladesh, Chandika will face the reigning world champions, England, in March in Bangladesh.

BCB President Nazamul Hasan announced on Tuesday that Chandika will be the head coach of Bangladesh for all formats of cricket in his new stint. This marks a departure from the previous stance of the BCB, which had two separate coaches for different formats.

It was previously expected that Sridharan Sriram, a former Indian cricketer, would remain as the coach of Bangladesh for T20Is. However, with the BCB president confirming Chandika as the head coach for all formats, Sriram's future with the Bangladesh team remains unclear.

Chandika expressed his excitement at the opportunity to return to Bangladesh cricket and coach the national team again. He said that he loved the warmth of the people and the culture of Bangladesh during his previous stay.

“It’s an honour to have been given this opportunity to coach the Bangladesh national team once again,” he was quoted in a press release of BCB.

BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury welcomed the new head coach, pointing out that Chandika’s experience with and knowledge of Bangladesh cricket would be a significant advantage for the team.

He added that Chandika’s reputation as a proven tactician was well-deserved, and his previous tenure has produced remarkable results, including ODI series wins against Pakistan, India, and South Africa, a quarterfinal appearance in the 2015 World Cup, and Test victories against England, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

Chandika takes over from South African Russell Domingo as the head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team.

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Fed Cup Football: Sheikh Jamal DC play 2-2 draw with Dhaka Mohammedan SC

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, coming from behind twice, drew 2-2 with Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Group A match of the Bashundhara Group Federation Cup Football 2022-23 at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Tuesday.

The match was also locked in 1-1 goal in the first half.

Local medio Arif Hossain put the traditional black and whites Mohammedan SC ahead in the 28th minute (1-0) while St Vincent forward Stewart leveled the margin for Sheikh Jamal in the 44th minute (1-1).

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Another local midfielder Ashraful Haque Asif again put Mohammedan SC ahead in the 71st minute (2-1) while Gambian forward Sulayman Sillah again neutralized the margin in the 76th minute (2-2).

In the day's match, coming from behind, Rahmatganj MFS beat Azampur FC, Uttara by 2-1 goal at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla on Tuesday.

Rohit Sarkar scored first for Azampur FC in the very 6th minute.(1-0).

But, forwards Velencia and Ashraful Islam scored two quick goals in span of only three minutes (71st and 74th minutes) to win the match (2-1).

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BPL 2023: Dhaka beat Barishal to stay alive

Dhaka Dominators beat Fortune Barishal by five wickets in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday in Sylhet.

It was only the third win of Dhaka in the event in 10 matches, that kept their hopes of qualifying to the next round alive. In contrast, it was only the third defeat of Shakib Al Hasan-led Barishal.

Barishal batted first after winning the toss. Anamul Haque was the top scorer for Fortune Barishal, scoring 42 runs off 35 balls with 5 boundaries and 1 six. Saif Hassan provided a steady start to the innings with 15 runs off 19 balls before being dismissed by Amir Hamza.

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan's stay at the crease was short-lived as he was dismissed for just 5 runs. Ibrahim Zadran and Iftikhar Ahmed were dismissed cheaply with just 2 and 10 runs, respectively.

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Mahmudullah played a crucial role in the middle order scoring 39 runs off 27 balls with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Salman Hossain and Karim Janat made 14 and 17 runs respectively before being dismissed. Fortune Barishal finished their innings with a score of 156/8 in 20 overs.

For Dhaka, Amir Hamza bagged two wickets.

Dhaka Dominators started their chase positively with Soumya Sarkar scoring 37 runs off 22 balls with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Wicket-keeper Mohammad Mithun was the top scorer for Dhaka Dominators with 54 runs off 36 balls, hitting 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. Abdullah Al Mamun contributed with 26 runs before being dismissed.

Nasir Hossain and Usman Ghani finished the game for Dhaka Dominators scoring 20 and 2 runs respectively. Dhaka Dominators won the game by 5 wickets with 3 balls to spare.

Shakib and Sunzamul Islam took two wickets for Barishal, but they could not stop Dhaka from winning this match.

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BPL 2023: Comilla Victorians shock Khulna Tigers in high-scoring BPL encounter

The Comilla Victorians made remarkable history in Tuesday's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match, succeeding in their chase of a target surpassing 200 runs and defeating the Khulna Tigers in Sylhet.

Khulna Tigers put up a strong score with contributions from Tamim Iqbal and Shai Hope, scoring 95 and 91 runs respectively, setting a total of 210 for 2 wickets.

However, the highlight of the match was Johnson Charles from the Comilla Victorians, who scored an impressive century with 107 runs and 11 sixes.

Comilla started off on the backfoot with early losses from Litton Das and Imrul Kayes while chasing a big target, but a crucial third-wicket partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Johnson Charles of 122 runs sealed a fantastic victory for the Victorians. Rizwan made a significant contribution of 73 runs with 4 sixes.

Comilla achieved their chase with 7 wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare, marking their sixth consecutive win and moving up to third place in the points table with 6 wins in 9 matches.

BPL 2023: Dhaka beat Barishal to stay alive

On the other hand, Khulna suffered their seventh loss in 9 matches and currently sit in sixth place with a mere 4 points.

The Sylhet phase of the BPL has come to a close and the tournament will now move to Dhaka, starting on February 3rd.

Source: United News of Bangladesh