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Catholic missions and Christian minorities in Bangladesh face rising threats, attacks and scrutiny amid growing Islamist influence after the 2024 political upheaval.

Veteran Awami League leader and freedom fighter Engineer Mosharraf Hossain has died at 83, prompting tributes from Sheikh Hasina and political leaders.

Bangladesh and Pakistan launched first-ever Air Staff Talks amid reports of alleged TTP-linked arrests inside the Bangladesh Air Force.

Bangladesh secured a 104-run win over Pakistan in the first Test. Nahid Rana’s five wickets and Captain Shanto’s clinical batting proved decisive as Pakistan collapsed for 163 in the final innings.

Bangladesh says it no longer fears border fencing and warns it will not “sit and watch” future tensions, while pushing India on Teesta and regional issues.