Bangladesh
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Created as East Pakistan in 1947, when India gained its independence from Britain and Muslim leaders demanded a Muslim state. Separated by cultural differences and one thousand miles of Indian territory from a neglectful central government in West Pakistan (now Pakistan), Bangladesh achieved its independence in 1971 after a bloody revolt and Indian intervention. It has been struck frequently by devastating typhoons.
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Speaking of the Aussies, they will surely be better than they showed in defeat by Bangladesh when they arrive for the Ashes next summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The countries facing the greatest threat were said to be those with high levels of poverty and little access to cooling, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Niger.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
With three matches against Pakistan to come this summer, plus winter tours to South Africa and Bangladesh, could Root put himself into a position to reach the record during next summer's Ashes?
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The moment sparked jubilation among Bangladesh players and staff as they celebrated arguably their greatest victory in 26 years of competing in Test cricket.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
His name was Mr. Pirzada, and he came from Dacca, now the capital of Bangladesh, but then a part of Pakistan.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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