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Order a long-term news report on Bangladesh
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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New Era
… These individuals originate from several countries, including Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine, Russia, Rwanda, So …
No refugee status for Angolan ‘street kids’New Era
DHAKA – Rescue teams, including navy divers, in Bangladesh have recovered 24 bodies from a bus that plunged into a river at a ferry crossing, officials said on yesterday. …
24 bodies recovered after bus plunges into riverThe Namibian
… Other countries being investigated include Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Switzerland and Norway. …
US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and IndiaThe Namibian
… Pakistan’s previous highest at a T20 World cup was the 201-5 they made against Bangladesh in Kolkata in 2016.
New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan lossThe Namibian
… The senior national women’s cricket team faced Thailand, The Netherlands, the United States, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea and Ireland. …
Capricorn vows support for women’s cricketThe Namibian
… a one-day World Cup in 2027, Australia’s T20 schedule was light going forward, giving them limited opportunities to fine-tune the team in the immediate future. “In the next 12 months, we’ll have a lack of T20 cricket, as is the way of the schedule,” he said. “We go to Bangladesh …
Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flopThe Namibian
… The Pakistan government late Tuesday reversed its order for the cricket team to boycott Sunday’s match as a protest at Bangladesh being kicked out of the tournament. …
India tune up for Pakistan showdown with 93 run rout of NamibiaThe Namibian
… Scotland originally failed to qualify for the World Cup but with only two weeks to go they replaced Bangladesh, who were kicked out after they refused to play in India. …
Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big winThe Namibian
… We had to keep our calm and we knew they had to take risks and we bowled well towards the end.” Hasaranga claimed three wickets to take his World Cup tally to 40, second only to Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, who has 50. …
Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 World CupThe Namibian
… The Scots, who only received a call-up two weeks ago to replace Bangladesh, were threatening a famous victory at 114-3 at the end of the 13th over, with big-hitting captain Richie Berrington and Tom Bruce at the crease. …
Shepherd takes hat trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World CupSaudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazerul Basir and Siti Akhtar, convicted of committing what authorities described as an 'immoral act' inside a mosque in Mecca. Bangladesh's consulate in Jeddah received no advance notification and has submitted a formal note to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazerul Basir and Siti Akhtar, convicted of committing what authorities described as an 'immoral act' inside a mosque in Mecca. Bangladesh's consulate in Jeddah received no advance notification and has submitted a formal note to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190, his first Test century in nearly a decade, as Australia reached 390 all out in the first Test against South Africa. South Africa reached 27 for one in reply at the close.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The International Cricket Council has opened a free ticket ballot for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will feature 57 matches across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The ballot remains open until 21 November 2026, with successful applicants selected through a randomised process where demand exceeds availability; ticket prices range from approximately US$9.50 to US$30.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will host the opening Super Series of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with three qualifying matches on 2, 4, and 6 October, followed by three Group Stage matches beginning 8 October. The event is expected to boost Namibia's international profile, tourism, and interest in cricket among young people.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →
The ICC unveiled the schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across 12 venues. The 14-team tournament will run from 2 October to 21 November 2027, featuring 57 matches, with defending champions Australia facing 2023 finalists India in the opening match at Cape Town on 7 October.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has been selected for inclusion in JPMorgan's new Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM Edge), a frontier-market local-currency government bond index expected to launch by the end of September that will track nearly US$330 billion in sovereign debt across 26 developing economies. The index aims to attract global institutional investment into frontier debt markets, with African economies accounting for almost 45% of the benchmark.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Rosatom and Kazakhstan have signed a contract to build a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power plant with two reactor units. Rosatom Africa says the project is relevant to Namibia, which produces around 12% of global uranium but imports up to 22% of its electricity, and notes that Namibia and Russia are already discussing nuclear cooperation including uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and educational programmes.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets inside four days in Darwin, marking their first Test victory on Australian soil and only second against Australia. Former captain Akram Khan called it the biggest achievement in Bangladesh cricket's Test history.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe bowled Bangladesh out twice—for 140 in the first innings and 185 in the second—to win a one-off Test in Harare by an innings and 85 runs, with Blessing Muzarabani taking four wickets and captain Richard Ngarava three. Innocent Kaia's century in Zimbabwe's first-innings 410 was decisive in securing their second victory in three Tests against Bangladesh.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that while Namibia needs to build domestic manufacturing capacity rather than rely on imports, the thousands of young people earning livelihoods through "Order With Me" import businesses should not be dismissed. The piece contends these entrepreneurs demonstrate innovation and market responsiveness, and government should support their transition toward higher-value activities rather than treating them as illegitimate.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Rescue teams in Bangladesh recovered 24 bodies, including five children, after a bus with around 50 passengers sank into the Padma River at a ferry crossing near Dhaka on Wednesday. The incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges in South Asia, where deadly crashes are common due to poor infrastructure and vehicle maintenance.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
The US has launched a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices by major trading partners including China, the EU, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico, potentially leading to new tariffs by summer. The probe follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump's previous tariff policies and offers the administration a way to impose new levies on countries found to have engaged in unfair trade.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka narrowly avoided defeat to Pakistan on Saturday, winning by only five runs despite Pakistan needing to win by 65 to advance on net run rate. Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka struck an unbeaten 76 off 31 balls to take his side to 207-6 in reply to Pakistan's 212-8, denying Pakistan a place in the semifinals.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions, suffered an unprecedented group-stage elimination at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka, prompting criticism from former players and media over selection decisions and underperformance by key players. Coach Andrew McDonald acknowledged the squad fell short despite believing the players were capable of progressing, with a forensic review planned ahead of the 2028 co-hosted tournament.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
India beat Namibia by 93 runs at the T20 World Cup in New Delhi, with Ishan Kishan scoring 61 off 24 balls to help India reach 209-9, while Namibia were bowled out for 116. The victory marks India's second win in Group A and sets up a crucial match against Pakistan on Sunday.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland posted 207-4 with opener George Munsey scoring 84, then bowled out Italy for 134 in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Monday. Italy's T20 World Cup debut was hampered by an early injury to captain Wayne Madsen, who dislocated his shoulder while fielding.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup opener at Colombo, with all-rounder Kamindu Mendis delivering a match-turning 44 off 19 balls to lift Sri Lanka to 163, before spinners Hasaranga, Theekshana and Wellalage shared seven wickets to restrict Ireland to 143. Hasaranga claimed three wickets but left the field with a hamstring concern, raising fitness questions for the rest of the tournament.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Pace bowler Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick in the 17th over to help the West Indies defeat Scotland by 35 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C opener in Kolkata. Shepherd's four wickets in five balls ended Scotland's chase after they had been competitive at 114-3, with the West Indies scoring 182-5 and Scotland bowled out for 147.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B will take place exclusively in Sri Lanka and features 2021 champions Australia, former champions Sri Lanka, and Ireland, Oman, and Zimbabwe. Each team brings distinct strengths: Australia relies on batting firepower and experienced bowlers, Sri Lanka hopes to improve on their recent poor form on home soil, while Zimbabwe and Oman seek to make an impact after qualifying through respective continental qualifiers.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket's T20 World Cup starts Saturday with India as tournament favourites, but political tensions have overshadowed the build-up: Bangladesh was kicked out over security concerns, and Pakistan has refused to face India in a group match on government orders, citing diplomatic strains.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Eight associate cricket nations will compete at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, including debut nation Italy and returning Namibia, which qualified by winning their three group games in Africa's Regional Qualifier.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Pakistan's government has approved the national cricket team's participation in the Twenty20 World Cup starting February 7, but barred them from playing their scheduled match against India on February 15. The decision came after Pakistan's cricket chief met the Prime Minister, following the ICC's rejection of Bangladesh's security-related demands to relocate their matches.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Following two confirmed cases of the rare but highly deadly Nipah virus in India, WHO says the risk of spread to Namibia or southern Africa remains low, with nearly 200 close contacts tested and all negative results. The virus, which has a fatality rate of 40–75% and no approved vaccine, requires close contact for human-to-human transmission, and authorities are monitoring the situation while WHO recommends no travel or trade restrictions.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland defeated the Netherlands by 98 runs and the USA beat Thailand by 28 runs to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, while Bangladesh continued their unbeaten run with a 90-run victory over Scotland.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Pakistan's cricket chief said a final decision on the team's T20 World Cup participation will be delayed by up to a week, keeping open a possible boycott after the ICC replaced Bangladesh in the tournament. Pakistan backed Bangladesh's unsuccessful demand to relocate their matches from India to Sri Lanka over security concerns.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's bid to reach the Super Six stage of the T20 Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Nepal ended with a three-wicket loss to Papua New Guinea on Saturday, their third consecutive defeat in Group A.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to participate in the tournament scheduled in India. The ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to move its matches to Sri Lanka, citing no credible or verifiable security threat, and proceeded with replacement after Bangladesh failed to confirm participation within a 24-hour deadline.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia won their third consecutive match at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, bowling out Sri Lanka for 58 with William Byrom taking five wickets. Bangladesh secured a place in the Super Six by defeating the USA by seven wickets, with skipper Azizul Hakim Takim scoring 64 in a winner-takes-all qualifier.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →