Bangladesh have reportedly been dropped from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after refusing to tour India, with Scotland set to replace them, according to Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.

The UK and US have updated travel advisories for Bangladesh, warning of political unrest, terrorism, crime and election-related violence ahead of the February 12 polls.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader says the proposed referendum is unconstitutional, accusing the government of illegally campaigning for the ‘Yes’ vote using public funds.

Detained BSL leader Jewel Hasan Saddam was denied parole after the deaths of his wife and nine-month-old son, but briefly viewed their bodies at Jashore jail.

The bodies of a 22-year-old mother and her nine-month-old baby were found inside their Bagerhat home, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death.