Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for elections but says it won’t apply to the polls being held early next year

Mushfiqur Rahim marks his 100th Test cap with a century as Bangladesh take a commanding first-innings lead over Ireland in Mirpur.

Bangladesh’s capital and major cities are calm despite a call for a nationwide shutdown by supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Mushfiqur Rahim feels his 20-plus years of experience in international cricket helped prepare him for the expectations, pressure and hype around his 100th Test match. Mushfiqur became the eleventh cricketer to score a century in their 100th Test, particularly important in the way he dragged the team out of trouble on the first morning.

Bangladesh are in a strong position after day one of their second Test against Ireland in Mirpur as they sit 292-4 in their first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim ended the day on 99 not out, with Litton Kumer Das, the other unbeaten batter on 47.

As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice.

With a game to spare, India have finished bottom of their AFC Asian Cup qualifying group after a 1-0 defeat to Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. The result means that India are now three points behind their neighbours, and even if they win their last group game against Hong Kong in March 2026, they will be behind Bangladesh on head-to-head.