Awami League slams Yunus for pushing Bangladesh to 'brink of disaster'

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:05 PM

Dhaka, April 8 (IANS) With Bangladesh's measles outbreak having claimed over 128 lives already since March 15, including mostly children, Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat on Wednesday accused the former Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of cancelling several public welfare initiatives introduced by the Sheikh Hasina-led government, including the national immunisation programme.

Bhullar chases back-to-back glory as IGPL Tour hits Mauritius

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:53 PM

Mauritius, April 8 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar, a four-time IGPL Tour winner, is ready to take part in the IGPL Invitational 2026. The 37-year-old, who holds the record for the most wins among Indian players on the Asian Tour with 11 victories, including last month's opening event in Chandigarh, aims to secure ‘back-to-back’ victories once again.