Category: Asia
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Hamza Choudhury Becomes First Premier League Player to Join Bangladesh National Team: A Diaspora Story
Author: Nuha Khan Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury makes history as the first Premier League player to join the Bangladesh national football team. Born in England to a Bengali mother and Grenadian father, Choudhury made history in 2017 by becoming the first (and currently only) premiere player of Bengali origin.…
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Doha Forum Features Panel on Sports and Sustainability: Key-Takeaways and Analysis
Author: Nuha Khan Since 2003, the Doha Forum has brought together thousands of leaders and thinkers from across the world to discuss pressing global issues. During the 2024 edition, held from December 7-8, over 4,600 participants, including 350 speakers convened to explore global issues under the theme of “The Innovation…
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Argentina’s Soccer Triumph in Doha Leads to Diplomatic win in Dhaka
Author: Nuha Khan 1986 saw the year that Argentinian football legend, Diego Maradona, captured the love of Bangladesh. The 1986 World Cup held in Mexico was the first to be televised in color in Bangladesh, drawing the excitement of the entire country. From his ‘Hand of God’ goal to dribbling…
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