http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Sat, 19 May 2007 13:28:39 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sachin-dedicates-36th-century-to-his-late-father_29720.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 19 - Sachin Tendulkar Saturday dedicated his 36th Test century to his father, whose eighth death anniversary was a day earlier. The maestro scored 101 on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh here. Sat, 19 May 2007 20:27:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sachin-dedicates-36th-century-to-his-late-father_29720.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Tendulkar-Ganguly-hit-tons-as-India-take-firm-grip-_29692.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 19 - Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly scored fine centuries as India took a firm grip on the first Test against Bangladesh on a rain-affected second day here Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2007 18:52:05 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Tendulkar-Ganguly-hit-tons-as-India-take-firm-grip-_29692.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/New-Indian-cricket-coach-by-June-10-Niranjan-Shah_29571.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 19 - The Indian cricket team's new coach will be appointed by June 10, a top board official said here Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2007 16:53:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/New-Indian-cricket-coach-by-June-10-Niranjan-Shah_29571.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Decision-on-India-coach-next-month-Niranjan-Shah_28640.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 19 - A new coach for the Indian cricket team could be appointed early next month when the cricket board's special committee meets in Bangalore, Niranjan Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India -, said here Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2007 13:53:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Decision-on-India-coach-next-month-Niranjan-Shah_28640.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-lacks-real-secularism-says-Indian-envoy_28629.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 19 - Bangladesh is 'a secular country but there is no real practice of secularism', the Indian high commissioner here said, adding that its religious ministry does not go with secular values. Sat, 19 May 2007 11:40:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-lacks-real-secularism-says-Indian-envoy_28629.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Al-Qaeda-outfit-threatens-to-blow-up-Bangladesh-bridge_28624.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 19 - An Islamist outfit calling itself Zadid - Al Qaeda has threatened to blow up the Hardinge Bridge, a key rail link between the south-western and the northern regions of Bangladesh, prompting tightening of vigil by army and security forces. Sat, 19 May 2007 10:45:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Al-Qaeda-outfit-threatens-to-blow-up-Bangladesh-bridge_28624.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Speedster-Mortaza-underplays-his-first-ball-wicket_28585.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Bangladesh speedster Mashrafe Mortaza may have taken a wicket off the first ball in the first Test against India here Friday, but he described the pitch as a flat one. Fri, 18 May 2007 21:24:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Speedster-Mortaza-underplays-his-first-ball-wicket_28585.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Karthik-rues-playing-wrong-shot-after-his-50_28574.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - India's Dinesh Karthik rued playing a wrong shot that led to his fall after scoring a half century on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh here Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 20:08:48 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Karthik-rues-playing-wrong-shot-after-his-50_28574.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-batsmen-rule-on-opening-day-of-Test-_28571.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar were within hand shaking distance from centuries as India dominated the truncated opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh, finishing at 295 for three wickets here Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 19:53:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-batsmen-rule-on-opening-day-of-Test-_28571.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-dominate-first-day-with-four-half-centuries-_28565.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Dinesh Karthik hit half-centuries as India scored 295 for three on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh here Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 18:34:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-dominate-first-day-with-four-half-centuries-_28565.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Injured-Munaf-returns-home-Ishant-to-replace-him_28548.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Pacer Munaf Patel is returning to India due to a back injury and will be replaced by Delhi pacer Ishant Sharma, the board announced Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 16:58:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Injured-Munaf-returns-home-Ishant-to-replace-him_28548.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/An-Indian-Test-XI-without-Sehwag-for-first-time_28552.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - For the first time in almost six years the Indian team played a Test match Friday without Virender Sehwag. He has been dropped for lack of form. Fri, 18 May 2007 16:44:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/An-Indian-Test-XI-without-Sehwag-for-first-time_28552.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Powar-makes-Test-debut-two-days-before-birthday_28515.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Two days before he turns 29, off-spinner Ramesh Powar Friday became the 254th Indian to play Test cricket when he was picked for the first Test against Bangladesh here. Fri, 18 May 2007 15:02:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Powar-makes-Test-debut-two-days-before-birthday_28515.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Injured-pacer-Munaf-to-return-to-India_28494.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - India's pacer Munaf Patel is returning home due to a back injury and will be replaced by lanky Delhi pacer Ishant Sharma, the board announced Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 13:14:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Injured-pacer-Munaf-to-return-to-India_28494.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Charges-dropped-against-Bangladeshi-writer-foreign-journalists_28486.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 18 - A Bangladesh court has dropped sedition charges against writer Shahriar Kabir, four foreign journalists and four others five years after they were detained for trying to probe Al Qaeda's presence in the country. Fri, 18 May 2007 13:14:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Charges-dropped-against-Bangladeshi-writer-foreign-journalists_28486.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Mcinnes-set-to-become-Bangladesh-cricket-coach_28498.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Richard Mcinnes, the Australian who guided Bangladesh to the under-19 World Cup plate title in 2004, is all set to replace Dave Whatmore as Bangladesh's national cricket coach. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:59:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Mcinnes-set-to-become-Bangladesh-cricket-coach_28498.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Pawar-expected-to-talk-to-Whatmore_28472.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - Indian cricket board president Sharad Pawar, arriving here Saturday, is expected to talk to Bangladesh's outgoing coach Dave Whatmore as a possible replacement for Greg Chappell. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:39:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Pawar-expected-to-talk-to-Whatmore_28472.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-lose-Jaffer-Powar-makes-debut-in-first-Test_28453.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - India lost Wasim Jaffer when he shouldered arms to the first Test match's very first ball from pacer Mashrafe Mortaza after Rahul Dravid won the toss here Friday. Also, Off-spinner Ramesh Powar became the 254th player to make his Test debut. Fri, 18 May 2007 10:13:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-lose-Jaffer-Powar-makes-debut-in-first-Test_28453.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-lose-early-wicket-after-winning-toss_28443.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 18 - India lost the wicket of Wasim Jaffer on the very first ball after captain Rahul Dravid won the toss in the first Test against Bangladesh here Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 09:46:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-lose-early-wicket-after-winning-toss_28443.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-not-to-allow-Pawar-Whatmore-meeting_28390.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 17 - The Bangladesh Cricket Board - said Thursday that it would not allow its coach Dave Whatmore to speak with the Indian cricket board officials during the first Test starting here Friday. Thu, 17 May 2007 19:32:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-not-to-allow-Pawar-Whatmore-meeting_28390.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hillary-14-US-lawmakers-urge-end-to-Bangladesh-emergency_28358.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 17 - Fifteen influential US senators, including Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and Edward Kennedy, have urged Bangladesh's caretaker government to promptly lift the state of emergency and announce a clear roadmap to hold elections in two months. Thu, 17 May 2007 16:28:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hillary-14-US-lawmakers-urge-end-to-Bangladesh-emergency_28358.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dravid-hints-at-surprise-selection-for-first-Test_28344.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 17 - India captain Rahul Dravid said Thursday that there would be some 'surprise element' in the team that will play against Bangladesh in the first Test starting here Friday. Thu, 17 May 2007 15:33:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dravid-hints-at-surprise-selection-for-first-Test_28344.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-will-miss-ailing-Imran-says-Bashar_28350.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 17 - Bangladesh will miss batsman Tushar Imran, who is down with high fever, while captain Habibul Bashar himself is not in the pink of health as the hosts take on India in the first of the two Tests here from Friday. Thu, 17 May 2007 15:31:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-will-miss-ailing-Imran-says-Bashar_28350.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Umpires-feeling-the-heat_28331.shtml Bangladesh The umpires for the first India-Bangladesh Test match, starting here Friday, are already feeling the heat and humidity, like the players and other organisers whose job keeps them on the field. Thu, 17 May 2007 14:47:44 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Umpires-feeling-the-heat_28331.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangla-fans-dream-big-of-World-Cup-win-_28327.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 17 - The event: 2011 World Cup final in Mumbai. The contesting teams: Australia and Bangladesh. Possible? Yes, believe many Bangladeshi fans who say that it could be very well the scene four years from now. Thu, 17 May 2007 14:46:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangla-fans-dream-big-of-World-Cup-win-_28327.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Full-strength-India-ready-for-pepped-up-Bangladesh-_28316.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 17 - For the first time in their seven-year Test history, a confident Bangladesh will hope to be competitive against a full-strength India in the first Test match starting here Friday. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:56:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Full-strength-India-ready-for-pepped-up-Bangladesh-_28316.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-takes-on-fast-improving-Bangladesh-in-first-Test_28297.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 17 - A confident Bangladesh, playing a full-strength India in the first Test of the two-match series starting here Friday, will strive to stretch their rivals to the fifth day while the visitors seek to avenge their World Cup defeat. Thu, 17 May 2007 11:46:26 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-takes-on-fast-improving-Bangladesh-in-first-Test_28297.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladeshs-Sakibul-confident-of-making-Test-debut_28244.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 16 - Upcoming Bangladesh all-rounder Sakibul Hasan said Wednesday that he was sure he would make his Test debut in the first Test against India beginning here Friday. Wed, 16 May 2007 21:07:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladeshs-Sakibul-confident-of-making-Test-debut_28244.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Team-that-copes-with-weather-better-will-win-Kumble_28213.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 16 - Ace Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble said Wednesday that the team that copes with the weather conditions better will win the first India-Bangladesh Test beginning here Friday. Wed, 16 May 2007 19:18:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Team-that-copes-with-weather-better-will-win-Kumble_28213.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Ive-not-signed-for-breakaway-Indian-league-Ganguly_28176.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 16 - Sourav Ganguly, here for India's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, Wednesday clarified that he was not joining the breakaway $1 million Indian Cricket League - of an Indian news channel. Wed, 16 May 2007 15:49:59 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Ive-not-signed-for-breakaway-Indian-league-Ganguly_28176.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Talks-between-Whatmore-BCCI-likely-in-Bangladesh_28178.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 16 - Six top officials of the Indian cricket board, led by its president Sharad Pawar, are arriving here Saturday, possibly to talk to Bangladesh's outgoing coach Dave Whatmore with an offer to take over the Indian team's reins. Wed, 16 May 2007 15:43:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Talks-between-Whatmore-BCCI-likely-in-Bangladesh_28178.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/BCCI-to-receive-%2411.47-million-from-World-Cup_28165.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 16 - The Indian team might have failed at the World Cup, but the cricket board will receive $11.47 million as guarantee money from the 16-nation tournament held in the West Indies recently. Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/BCCI-to-receive-%2411.47-million-from-World-Cup_28165.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Khaleda-Zia-to-visit-Singapore-for-treatment_28133.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 16 - Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia will visit Singapore briefly for medical treatment, her first visit abroad since she quit office in October last year, amidst reports of rumblings within her Bangladesh Nationalist Party -. Wed, 16 May 2007 11:35:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Khaleda-Zia-to-visit-Singapore-for-treatment_28133.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Three-killed-as-Cyclone-Akash-hits-Bangladesh-coast_28139.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 16 - Three fishermen were killed in Saint Martin's Island, nine km south of Cox's Bazar, while at least 50 went missing in the Bay of Bengal as Cyclone Akash hit Bangladesh's southern shores. Wed, 16 May 2007 11:14:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Three-killed-as-Cyclone-Akash-hits-Bangladesh-coast_28139.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/R.P.-Singh-stays-back-for-Tests-for-injured-Sreesanth_28068.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - Pacer Rudra Pratap Singh, who did not get a chance to play in India's 2-0 One-day International series win against Bangladesh, will stay back for the Test series after Sreesanth failed a fitness test here Tuesday. Tue, 15 May 2007 20:08:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/R.P.-Singh-stays-back-for-Tests-for-injured-Sreesanth_28068.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-made-up-for-failing-on-debut-in-Chittagong-Dhoni_28065.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was named the Man of the Series in the one-day international series against Bangladesh here Tuesday, said he had made up for failing on his debut here over two years ago. Tue, 15 May 2007 18:43:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-made-up-for-failing-on-debut-in-Chittagong-Dhoni_28065.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-cricketers-shift-focus-to-Test-matches_28044.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - The seven Indian cricketers who have joined the team for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh had their first indoor practice session here Tuesday as the field pitches were soggy due to incessant rains. Tue, 15 May 2007 18:21:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-cricketers-shift-focus-to-Test-matches_28044.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Chittagong-curators-disappointed-after-ODI-washout_28036.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - The ground staff here had waited till late Monday night to remove the covers and start pitch preparation for the third India-Bangladesh One-day International. They were a disappointed lot after the match was abandoned due to rains Tuesday. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:50:22 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Chittagong-curators-disappointed-after-ODI-washout_28036.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Third-ODI-abandoned-India-clinch-series-2-0_28019.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - The third and final India-Bangladesh One-day International - was abandoned Tuesday as overnight rains rendered the outfield soggy. India won the series 2-0 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni was adjudged the Man of the Series. Tue, 15 May 2007 15:33:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Third-ODI-abandoned-India-clinch-series-2-0_28019.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Third-ODI-cancelled-India-win-series-2-0-_28001.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - The third and final India-Bangladesh One-day International was cancelled Tuesday after overnight trains rendered the outfield soggy and not a single ball could be bowled. India won the series 2-0. Tue, 15 May 2007 14:23:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Third-ODI-cancelled-India-win-series-2-0-_28001.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bad-weather-delays-India-Bangladesh-one-dayer_27966.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 15 - There are slight chances the third and final India-Bangladesh One-day International will take place here Tuesday as rains delayed the start of the match and a cyclonic storm headed towards this coastal city. Tue, 15 May 2007 11:07:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bad-weather-delays-India-Bangladesh-one-dayer_27966.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Seven-Indian-players-reach-Chittagong-for-Test-series_27929.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - Seven Indian cricketers, who are to play in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, landed here minutes before the local airport was closed following a hurricane warning from the met department. Mon, 14 May 2007 22:49:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Seven-Indian-players-reach-Chittagong-for-Test-series_27929.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Cyclone-Akash-forecast-for-Chittagong-Tuesday_27927.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - The meteorological department here Monday forecast that a strong hurricane could lash this port city near the Bay of Bengal Tuesday, which could lead to the abandoning of the third and final India-Bangladesh One-day International. Mon, 14 May 2007 22:32:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Cyclone-Akash-forecast-for-Chittagong-Tuesday_27927.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Four-Bangladesh-players-taken-ill-hurricane-forecast_27921.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - Viral infection has hit the Bangladesh cricket team in a big way with four players doubtful for Tuesday's third and final One-day International against India, which itself faces uncertainty following a hurricane forecast. Mon, 14 May 2007 21:50:05 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Four-Bangladesh-players-taken-ill-hurricane-forecast_27921.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Chittagong-stadium-is-environmentalists-delight_27883.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - The unique setting of the Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium - where the third India-Bangladesh One-day International will be played Tuesday - will please environmentalists immensely as a thick green cover surrounds the venue. Mon, 14 May 2007 17:40:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Chittagong-stadium-is-environmentalists-delight_27883.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Target-is-to-beat-Bangladesh-3-0-Dravid_27866.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - India captain Rahul Dravid Monday said he was keen on winning the third One-day International against Bangladesh here to wrap up the series 3-0. Mon, 14 May 2007 16:04:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Target-is-to-beat-Bangladesh-3-0-Dravid_27866.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Rain-threatens-third-India-Bangladesh-ODI-_27849.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - Rain is threatening to mar the third India-Bangladesh One-day International here Tuesday. Though India have wrested the series 2-0, the match is important from a few other perspectives, emotions included. Mon, 14 May 2007 14:50:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Rain-threatens-third-India-Bangladesh-ODI-_27849.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Whatmore-Bashar-set-for-their-last-one-dayer-in-Bangladesh_27845.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 14 - Bangladesh cricketers will try to give a befitting farewell to their coach Dav Whatmore and captain Habibul Bashar by trying to win Tuesday's third and final One-day International - against India here. Mon, 14 May 2007 14:18:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Whatmore-Bashar-set-for-their-last-one-dayer-in-Bangladesh_27845.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Cycle-rickshaws-Poor-mans-lifeline-in-Bangladesh-_27797.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 14 - One of the first things that attract the attention of a foreigner here is the colourfully decorated cycle rickshaws, the lifeline of the common man, on which about 10 percent of the 140 million-plus population of Bangladesh depends for transport. Mon, 14 May 2007 07:59:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Cycle-rickshaws-Poor-mans-lifeline-in-Bangladesh-_27797.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Ashraful-to-miss-third-ODI-against-India_27789.shtml Bangladesh Chittagong, May 13 - Bangladesh vice-captain Mohammed Ashraful will miss Tuesday's third and final One-day International - against India due to fever, it was announced Sunday. Sun, 13 May 2007 23:50:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Ashraful-to-miss-third-ODI-against-India_27789.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-team-reaches-Chittagong-for-third-ODI_27722.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 13 - The Rahul Dravid-led Indian team reached Chittagong Sunday morning for the third One-day International against Bangladesh. Sun, 13 May 2007 14:04:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-team-reaches-Chittagong-for-third-ODI_27722.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dalmiyas-brainchild-Asian-Test-Championship-fades-away_27710.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 13 - The Asian Test Championship -, conceived and launched by India's enterprising cricket administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya eight years ago, has died a quiet death due to time constraint among the four Test playing nations, a top official confirmed here Sunday. Sun, 13 May 2007 12:14:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dalmiyas-brainchild-Asian-Test-Championship-fades-away_27710.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Batsmen-were-told-to-play-aggressively-Dravid_27668.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 12 - The Indian batsmen at the top of the order were told to play aggressively even if it meant taking a few chances, captain Rahul Dravid said after India's second successive win over Bangladesh in the One-day International series here Saturday. Sat, 12 May 2007 22:05:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Batsmen-were-told-to-play-aggressively-Dravid_27668.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-want-India-to-win-series-3-0-Ravi-Shastri_27662.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 12 - After winning the second one-day international against Bangladesh here Saturday, Indian team's cricket manager Ravi Shastri said that he would like his team to win the three-match series 3-0. Sat, 12 May 2007 20:31:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-want-India-to-win-series-3-0-Ravi-Shastri_27662.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-wanted-to-stay-at-crease-for-long-Gambhir_27663.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 12 - Gautam Gambhir, who scored a century in India's 46-run win over Bangladesh in the second one-day international - here Saturday that helped them clinch the series 2-0, said his aim was to stay at the crease till the 40th over. And he did exactly that. Sat, 12 May 2007 20:30:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-wanted-to-stay-at-crease-for-long-Gambhir_27663.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Tiwari-to-undergo-surgery-for-injured-shoulder_27625.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 12 - Young batsman Manoj Tiwari, who had a dislocation in his right shoulder during practice here and had to return home, will undergo surgery in Mumbai on Monday, a cricket official said here Saturday. Sat, 12 May 2007 15:47:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Tiwari-to-undergo-surgery-for-injured-shoulder_27625.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Piyush-Chawla-becomes-167th-Indian-to-play-ODIs_27584.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 12 - Cherub-faced Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Piyush Chawla Saturday became the 167th Indian to play One-day Internationals when he was picked in the XI for the second match against Bangladesh here. Sat, 12 May 2007 10:59:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Piyush-Chawla-becomes-167th-Indian-to-play-ODIs_27584.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-opt-to-bat-as-Chawla-makes-debut_27574.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 12 - India won the toss and captain Rahul Dravid decided to bat against Bangladesh in the second One-Day International that was delayed due to morning drizzle at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Saturday. Sat, 12 May 2007 09:41:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-opt-to-bat-as-Chawla-makes-debut_27574.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Afro-Asia-Cup-Harbhajan-surprise-selection-in-Asian-team_27528.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 11 - Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, axed from India's ongoing tour of Bangladesh, was Friday named in the Asian squad that will play three one-day internationals - against Africa in the second Afro-Asia Cup in India next month. Fri, 11 May 2007 19:21:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Afro-Asia-Cup-Harbhajan-surprise-selection-in-Asian-team_27528.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-set-to-launch-cricketing-innovation---dual-wicket-keeping_27487.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 11 - India could soon take a lead in cricketing innovation by employing two wicket-keepers instead of the traditional one in One-day Internationals, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik being part of the move. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:03:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-set-to-launch-cricketing-innovation---dual-wicket-keeping_27487.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-keen-to-seal-series-against-Bangladesh_27468.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 11 - An upbeat India, having registered a battling win in the first one-day international, will be looking to seal the three-match series when they clash with Bangladesh in the second encounter here Saturday. Fri, 11 May 2007 13:14:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-keen-to-seal-series-against-Bangladesh_27468.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-am-a-fighter-says-Dhoni-after-Indias-ODI-win_27386.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - After scoring a match-winning unbeaten 91 against Bangladesh in the first One-day International here Thursday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that he fought on despite the conditions favouring bowlers and his troubling leg cramps. Thu, 10 May 2007 20:33:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/I-am-a-fighter-says-Dhoni-after-Indias-ODI-win_27386.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhoni-made-all-the-difference-Bangladesh-captain_27377.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - Mahendra Singh Dhoni's valiant 91-run unbeaten knock was crucial to India's win over Bangladesh in the first One-day International here,home team captain Habibul Bashar said after the match Thursday. Thu, 10 May 2007 20:06:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhoni-made-all-the-difference-Bangladesh-captain_27377.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhoni-overcomes-cramps-to-star-in-Indias-win-_27369.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - Mahendra Singh Dhoni, overcoming leg cramps, and Dinesh Karthik scored half-centuries to propel India to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-affected first One-day International here Thursday in the three-match series. Thu, 10 May 2007 20:05:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhoni-overcomes-cramps-to-star-in-Indias-win-_27369.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhoni-Karthik-give-India-much-needed-win-_27365.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - Wicket-keepers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik propelled India to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first One-day International here Thursday in the three-match series. Thu, 10 May 2007 18:33:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhoni-Karthik-give-India-much-needed-win-_27365.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sehwag-completes-5000-runs-in-one-dayers_27339.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - Virender Sehwag Thursday became the sixth Indian batsman to complete 5,000 runs in One-day International cricket when he scored 30 against Bangladesh in the first match of the series here. Thu, 10 May 2007 16:14:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sehwag-completes-5000-runs-in-one-dayers_27339.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-media-gropes-in-dark-in-managers-absence_27321.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - The Indian cricket board's indifferent attitude towards the media continues, as the national team's administrative manager Surendra Bhave is almost inaccessible to the journalists covering the Bangladesh tour here. Thu, 10 May 2007 14:44:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-media-gropes-in-dark-in-managers-absence_27321.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-win-toss-bat-against-India-in-first-ODI_27272.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 10 - Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first One-day International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Thursday. Thu, 10 May 2007 09:25:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-win-toss-bat-against-India-in-first-ODI_27272.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-Bangladesh-cricketers-to-cross-personal-milestones_27189.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 9 - The first One-day international match of the series between India and Bangladesh starting Thursday will give a chance to at least three cricketers to cross their personal milestones. Wed, 09 May 2007 17:44:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-Bangladesh-cricketers-to-cross-personal-milestones_27189.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-keen-to-win-series-against-Bangladesh-Dravid_27188.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 9 - Burying the World Cup debacle as a 'thing of past', skipper Rahul Dravid Wednesday emphasised that India is keen to win the three-match One-day International series against Bangladesh starting Thursday. Wed, 09 May 2007 17:01:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-keen-to-win-series-against-Bangladesh-Dravid_27188.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Weather-threatens-first-India-Bangladesh-ODI_27176.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 9 - The first India-Bangladesh One-day International here Thursday could be affected by weather as the light showers have been predicted on the match day. Wed, 09 May 2007 16:28:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Weather-threatens-first-India-Bangladesh-ODI_27176.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dravid-declines-comment-on-cricket-sting-operation_27178.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 9 - Declining to comment on the sting operation of Indian cricket's 'dark side' by an Indian news channel, India captain Rahul Dravid Wednesday said he had received 'much support' from the selectors. Wed, 09 May 2007 16:15:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dravid-declines-comment-on-cricket-sting-operation_27178.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-to-take-on-Bangladesh-in-revenge-series-_27157.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 9 - When India clash with Bangladesh in the first of the three one-day internationals here Thursday, 'revenge' might well be the theme for the visitors who are more than aware that a repeat of the World Cup defeat to the Bangladeshis will invite fresh backlash at home. Wed, 09 May 2007 13:20:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/India-to-take-on-Bangladesh-in-revenge-series-_27157.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Tewari-injures-shoulder-could-be-out-of-ODI-series_27096.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 8 - Promising batsman Manoj Tewari, who could have made his one-day international - debut during India's series against Bangladesh starting here Thursday, may well return home after hurting his right shoulder in a practice session here Tuesday. Tue, 08 May 2007 23:05:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Tewari-injures-shoulder-could-be-out-of-ODI-series_27096.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sheikh-Hasina-returns-home_26912.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 7 - Bangladesh's former prime minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina arrived here Monday from London after the caretaker government lifted a ban on her returning home. Mon, 07 May 2007 18:20:48 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sheikh-Hasina-returns-home_26912.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-team-arrives-with-aim-to-win_26877.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 7 - The Indian cricket team arrived here Monday on a 23-day tour of Bangladesh, determined to prove that their World Cup debacle was a one-off affair, particularly their drubbing at the hands of this country. Mon, 07 May 2007 15:56:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Indian-team-arrives-with-aim-to-win_26877.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/33-die-in-Bangladesh-due-to-drought_26809.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 6 - At least 33 people died in northern Bangladesh in the past two days due to the effects of a rainless summer that has struck the country's rice growing hinterlands, officials and media reports said Sunday. Sun, 06 May 2007 23:41:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/33-die-in-Bangladesh-due-to-drought_26809.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-demands-two-mn-pounds-compensation-from-BA_26665.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 5 - Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded compensation to the tune of 2 million pounds from the British Airways - for not issuing her boarding card to return home from London last month. Sat, 05 May 2007 18:52:49 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-demands-two-mn-pounds-compensation-from-BA_26665.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-urges-international-community-to-press-for-polls_26457.shtml Bangladesh London/Dhaka, May 4 - Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, now in London, has urged the world to persuade the military-backed caretaker government in her country to hold free and fair elections at the earliest. Fri, 04 May 2007 13:11:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-urges-international-community-to-press-for-polls_26457.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Nobel-laureate-Yunus-abandons-political-plans_26439.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 4 - Bangladesh's Nobel laureate and rural banking pioneer Muhammad Yunus has abandoned plans of forming a political party, citing the refusal of his backers to publicly support or join his party. Fri, 04 May 2007 10:52:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Nobel-laureate-Yunus-abandons-political-plans_26439.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-seeks-ways-to-induct-more-advisors_26313.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 3 - Preparing for a long haul in office, till it conducts elections around end-2008, Bangladesh's interim government says it needs to appoint more advisors to cope with the workload. Thu, 03 May 2007 13:38:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-seeks-ways-to-induct-more-advisors_26313.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-chief-justice-rues-politicization-of-judiciary_26289.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 3 - Bangladesh's most respected institution, the judiciary, has been politicised and the damage will take more than 20 years to repair, laments Chief Justice Ruhul Amin. Thu, 03 May 2007 13:02:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-chief-justice-rues-politicization-of-judiciary_26289.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-ally-approves-of-probe-against-her-Zia_26155.shtml Bangladesh London/Dhaka, May 2 - Signalling a shift in loyalties, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's long-time ally Kamal Hossein is supporting the current government's attempts to conduct probes against her and rival Khaleda Zia. Wed, 02 May 2007 14:52:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-ally-approves-of-probe-against-her-Zia_26155.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-on-high-alert-after-serial-blasts_26096.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 1 - Security forces were put on a state of high alert across Bangladesh on Tuesday after an apparently orchestrated bomb attack was carried out by suspected Islamic militants, officials said. Tue, 01 May 2007 22:31:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-on-high-alert-after-serial-blasts_26096.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-to-send-special-envoy-to-US-to-explain-situation_26008.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 1 - Bangladesh's caretaker government is dispatching a special envoy to the US to explain the political situation in the country. Tue, 01 May 2007 12:50:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-to-send-special-envoy-to-US-to-explain-situation_26008.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-wants-to-revive-tri-nation-gas-pipeline_26006.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, May 1 - Bangladesh wants to revive the tri-nation gas pipeline project with India and Myanmar and will work towards getting the 'best possible advantage' through it, says Foreign Affairs Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury. Tue, 01 May 2007 12:26:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-wants-to-revive-tri-nation-gas-pipeline_26006.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Zia-makes-younger-brother-BNP-vice-chief_25937.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 30 - Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia Monday appointed her younger brother vice president of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party -, consolidating the family's hold on it amid reports of rumblings within its ranks. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:02:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Zia-makes-younger-brother-BNP-vice-chief_25937.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-announce-ODI-squad-against-India_25913.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 30 - Mohammad Ashraful has replaced Shariar Nafees as Bangladesh vice-captain in the 14-man squad named for the three-match One-day International series against India starting May 10. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:34:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-announce-ODI-squad-against-India_25913.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-emergency-politics-ban-might-stay-past-120-days_25907.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 30 - The state of national emergency and the ban on political activity - even indoors - may be prolonged in Bangladesh beyond the 120-day period stipulated in the constitution that ends May 11. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:25:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-emergency-politics-ban-might-stay-past-120-days_25907.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Accord-for-Dhaka-Yangon-road-link-signed_25790.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 29 - Bangladesh and Myanmar have inked an accord to build a direct road link that will connect the former with China and Thailand. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:56:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Accord-for-Dhaka-Yangon-road-link-signed_25790.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sheikh-Hasina-calls-for-early-Bangladesh-polls_25745.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka/London, April 29 - Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has maintained her chant for early polls to establish an 'elected, transparent and accountable government' if poverty and corruption are to be eradicated in the country. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:41:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Sheikh-Hasina-calls-for-early-Bangladesh-polls_25745.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-to-bargain-for-more-Ganga-waters-with-India_25693.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 28 - Bangladesh will bargain with India for discharge of more Ganga waters through the Farakka Barrage to keep river routes navigable as officials of both sides meet in New Delhi next week to revive a river transit protocol. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:24:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Dhaka-to-bargain-for-more-Ganga-waters-with-India_25693.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Laundered-money-worth-%24-47-mn-recovered-in-Bangladesh_25674.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 28 - It's raining money in Bangladesh as businessmen with political links and suspected of money laundering depositing an equivalent of $47 million with Bangladesh Bank -, the country's central bank. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:00:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Laundered-money-worth-%24-47-mn-recovered-in-Bangladesh_25674.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Thunderstorms-kill-ten-in-Bangladesh_25602.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 27 - Tropical rains left at least ten people dead in Bangladesh in the past two days, while raging winds flattened homes and knocked over trees and power lines, officials said Friday. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:49:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Thunderstorms-kill-ten-in-Bangladesh_25602.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Zia-gets-Saudi-visa-Hasina-back-home-in-a-week_25520.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 27 - Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia has been given a three-month Saudi visa to perform 'umra', while her arch rival Sheikh Hasina won't be home from London for another week or so, media reports said Friday. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:03:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Zia-gets-Saudi-visa-Hasina-back-home-in-a-week_25520.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bid-to-oust-Zia-Hasina-a-wrong-decision-Bangladesh_25503.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 27 - Efforts to keep out former Bangladesh prime ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina followed 'a wrong decision', a top official said, adding that the government had the 'courage to correct its mistakes'. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:49:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bid-to-oust-Zia-Hasina-a-wrong-decision-Bangladesh_25503.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-Biman-set-to-become-public-limited-company_25378.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 26 - Bangladesh Biman, the national carrier and the country's only airline, is set to become a public limited company under a revamp plan aimed at reducing its huge losses and operational costs. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:28:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladesh-Biman-set-to-become-public-limited-company_25378.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-returning-home-soon-Zia-to-go-for-umra-later_25383.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 26 - With the ban on their movements lifted, Bangladesh's two former prime ministers are free to pursue their respective political courses, albeit within the curbs imposed by the military-backed regime under the national emergency. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:34:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Hasina-returning-home-soon-Zia-to-go-for-umra-later_25383.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladeshi-government-withdraws-restriction-on-Hasina-return_25326.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 25 - Bangladeshi caretaker government on Wednesday withdrew the restrictions on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's return to the country, local news agency UNB reported. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:19:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladeshi-government-withdraws-restriction-on-Hasina-return_25326.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladeshi-parties-seek-to-close-ranks-against-government_25231.shtml Bangladesh Dhaka, April 25 - Burying traditional rivalry, Bangladesh's second rank political leaders are seeking to rally against a government that has virtually exiled one former prime minister and is trying to send the other out of the country. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:13:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/bangladesh/Bangladeshi-parties-seek-to-close-ranks-against-government_25231.shtml