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WPL 2023 final: Mumbai Indians win inaugural WPL title after Sciver-Brunt fifty
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the all-rounder from England, scored an unbeaten 60 runs to lead Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the first-ever Women’s Premier League held in Mumbai. The five-team competition has been praised as a transformative development in women’s cricket, with the sale of franchises and media rights alone generating $690 million. The Indian cricket board, which organized the 22-match tournament, secured a remarkable set of sponsors.
Read the original article here: https://www.livemint.com/sports/mumbai-indians-win-inaugural-wpl-title-after-sciver-brunt-fifty-11679857292846.html
Bangladesh Independence Day
Bangladesh Independence Day is marked by parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and speeches by government officials. People also light candles and offer prayers in memory of the martyrs who fought for the country’s freedom. The day is a public holiday, and various cultural programs and events are organised throughout the country to celebrate the occasion.
New deep-sea worm named after Trinidad & Tobago scientist
A recently discovered deep-sea worm has been named after Judith Gobin, a marine scientist from Trinidad and Tobago. This new species of worm is capable of surviving in extreme temperatures on the ocean floor, be it scorching hot or freezing cold. It is officially known as Lamellibrachia judigobini, but it is also referred to as the Judiworm.
Read the original article here: https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-strange-news/new-deep-sea-worm-named-after-trinidad-tobago-scientist/
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
How the Commonwealth is championing teamwork and vaccine equity
Dr. Hasan discusses the COVID pandemic and the Commonwealth’s part in the global recovery effort, especially vaccine equity and sharing of technology, via platforms like the ACT Accelerator, CPA, and CHPA.
Commonwealth Women in Business Webinar
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present a brand new webinar on exceptional Commonwealth Women in Business! This webinar will take place online via Zoom on 29th March at 5 pm HKT/ 2:30 pm IST/ 9 am UKTAbout...
Webinar on Commonwealth Youth Driving Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity in Fiji | 16th Feb 2023 Recording
During the online discussion, Rinesh talks at length about how his experience with lack of access to nutritious food during his childhood and subsequently the devastating effects of COVID-19 spurred him into action to create a sustainable and affordable means of food cultivation for Fijians struggling with the effects of the downturned economy.
Metaverse Use Cases And Benefits
Metaverse Use Cases And BenefitsThe Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to an all new collaboration with the Meta Intelligence Group and Rave.Space Asia for a webinar on the exciting new realms of the Metaverse! By 2028, the global market for...
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
New nations on the bloc: Togo and Gabon join the Commonwealth of Nations
On 25 June 2022, during the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 (CHOGM), at the closing session, the nations of Togo and Gabon were officially inducted into the Commonwealth as the 55th and 56th members of the bloc.
Tackling Fundamental Gaps in the Bangladeshi Legal Education System
Dr. Masrur Salekin on the existing gaps in ensuring quality legal education and proper implementation of environmental laws in Bangladesh, as well as the role of Commonwealth in filling those gaps
How to solve the skills gap dilemma among Bangladesh’s youth
In this interview with our correspondent Fatema Antara, Shahariar Sadat discusses whether the current education system of Bangladesh equips students with the necessary skills needed to compete in the local and global job markets.
HM The Queen
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, will be devoted to your service”. A declaration by Her Majesty which without a doubt came true! On 8 September 2022, Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed away at Balmoral...