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Soon the situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts will be calm: Obaidul Quader

KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB

Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family

Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation

Papon wants to quit as BCB chief very soon

Dhaka, Jan 15: Nazmul Hasan Papon was elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Kishoreganj-6 Constituency in the 12th National Parliament Elections. After becoming an MP, the government gave Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Papon the responsibility of youth and sports ministry.

Shakib Al Hasan to travel to South Africa

Dhaka, March 12: Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who was rested from all forms of cricket till April 30, incluidng the tour to South Africa, due to mental depression, has said that he is ready travel to the Rainbow Nation. Despite being hesitant at the beginning, Shakib has now declared himself available for the tour of South Africa.

Another player apart from Tamim Iqbal didn't want to play the T20 World Cup: BCB President

Dhaka, October 19: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon has claimed that another player, apart from senior cricketer Tamim Iqbal Khan, wanted to opt out of the ongoing ICC T20 Cricket World Cup. Tamim had decided to withdraw his name from the competetion owing to injuries and lack of game time.

Nazmul Hasan Papon elected Bangladesh Cricket Board President for the third time

Dhaka, October 8: Nazmur Hasan Papon will serve as the President of Bangladesh Cricket Board for another four years. Of the 23 elected and two nominated by the National Sports Council - a total of 25 who have become board directors this time, Papon's acceptance is much higher. So it was certain that he would be the head of the board again.

BCB elections nearing; Papon rues lack of challenge for leadership role

Dhaka, September 22: Sometime ago it seemed that Nazmul Hasan Papon would resign from the post of BCB president. He had said that doctors forbade him to take pressure, so want to reduce the workload, he was going to relinquish. That's why rumors were created about Papon's departure.

Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan meets Prime Minister Hasina

Dhaka, September 13: Shakib Al Hasan flew to Dubai on Sunday night to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Earlier in the evening, the world's best all-rounder met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh wants to host Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy

Dhaka, June 16: Bangladesh was the joint organizer of the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board co-hosted the World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. Then in 2014 the country organized the T20 World Cup alone. It has also hosted the Asia Cup. Now, Bangladesh wants to host the World Cup and Champions Trophy in the future.