Bangladesh

Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Shabbir Rahaman plays a defensive shot against Afghanistan in their final cricket match during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Naeem Islam (R) plays a shot as Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad Mohammadi tries to catch the ball during their final cricket match during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Naeem Islam plays an over the boundary for six runs against Afghanistan during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Bangladesh batsman Mohammad shabbir Rahaman plays a shot with one hand against Afghanistan during their final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

This combination picture created 10 March 2007, shows Bangladeshi political leaders Khaleda Zia (L), chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and chief of the Bangladesh Awami League (AL) Sheikh Hasina Wajed. Bangladesh's two feuding ex-premiers made a rare public appearance together late November 21, 2008, less than a month before national elections are scheduled to restore democracy to the emergency-ruled nation. Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed and rival Khaleda Zia, who leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) attended a reception in the capital Dhaka hosted by president Iajuddin Ahmed to mark the country's Armed Forces Day. The women, who come from opposing political dynasties and have barely spoken to each other since the late 1980s, exchanged pleasantries and shook hands, according to an.

Bangladesh cricket team players (C) celebrate their gold medal next to silver medalist Afghanistan and bronze medalist Pakistan during the cricket awards ceremony the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

CORRECTING NAME OF BATSMAN Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Naeem Islam plays a defensive shot against Afghanistan in their final cricket match during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

This combination picture created 10 March 2007, shows Bangladeshi political leaders Khaleda Zia (L), chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and chief of the Bangladesh Awami League (AL) Sheikh Hasina Wajed. Bangladesh's two feuding ex-premiers made a rare public appearance together late November 21, 2008, less than a month before national elections are scheduled to restore democracy to the emergency-ruled nation. Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed and rival Khaleda Zia, who leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) attended a reception in the capital Dhaka hosted by president Iajuddin Ahmed to mark the country's Armed Forces Day. The women, who come from opposing political dynasties and have barely spoken to each other since the late 1980s, exchanged pleasantries and shook hands, according to an.

The Bangladesh women's cricket team celebrate on the podium during the medals ceremony of the women's limited overs cricket finals at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 19, 2010. Pakistan won gold, Bangladesh won silver and Japan won bronze.

Bangladesh's cricket team players sing their national anthem after defeating Afghanistan in the final cricket match during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Bangladesh players lift their batsman Mohammad Shabbir Rahaman to celebrate their victory over Afghanistan in the cricket final match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh officials along with players celebrate their team's victory over Afghanistan in the cricket final match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Gold medalist Bangladesh team (back row) pose for pictures along with bronze winners Pakistan and silver medalist Afghanistan team (front row) after the medal ceremony for the cricket finals at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won the gold medal, Afghanistan got the silver and Pakistan settled for the bronze.

The Bangladesh women's cricket team celebrate on the podium during the medals ceremony of the women's limited overs cricket finals at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 19, 2010. Pakistan won gold, Bangladesh won silver and Japan won bronze.

Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Ashraful watches his shot against Afghanistan during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

The Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan women's cricket team players celebrate on the podium during the medals ceremony of the women's limited overs cricket finals at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 19, 2010. Pakistan won gold, Bangladesh won silver and Japan won bronze.

Bangladesh cricket team celebrate with national flags and stumps their victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Bangladesh cricket team players celebrate their gold medal on the podium after defeating Afghanistan in the final cricket match during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh cricket team players dance in jubilation while celebrating victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh won their first ever Asian Games gold medal when their cricketers defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

To go with Bangladesh-economy-stocks,FOCUS by Shafiq Alam Bangladeshi pedestrians walk past the Dhaka Stock Exchange in Dhaka on October 12, 2010. A flurry of cooling measures has failed to end a record-breaking bull run at Bangladesh's main stock market, with regulators now warning of an imminent crash that could devastate the broader economy.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

Bangladesh cricket team players invade the ground to celebrate victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to win not just the cricket but their first gold medal in Asian Games history.

This combination picture created 10 March 2007, shows Bangladeshi political leaders Khaleda Zia (L), chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and chief of the Bangladesh Awami League (AL) Sheikh Hasina Wajed. Bangladesh's army-backed emergency government is preparing to free the country's top two political party leaders -- former premiers who are being held on corruption charges, reports said June 8, 2008. Bangladeshi newspapers said Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina Wajed, who are being held as part of the government's crackdown on graft, would both be allowed out of jail to go abroad for medical treatment.

In this picture taken on November 11, 2007, Bangladesh fishermen push their boat to shore at Teknaf, the southern most tip of Bangladesh bordering Myanmar. Authorities in Bangladesh on April 30, 2008, warned fishing crews to stay close to shore as a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal churned towards the southeastern coast, with a direct hit possible later in the week. Thousands of people in the disaster-prone country are still struggling to cope with the devastation caused by Cyclone Sidr last November. More than 3,000 people died when the storm slammed into the southern coast.

Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma (L) talks with Bangladesh Commerce Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan during a meeting in New Delhi on October 23, 2010. Khan and Sharma will sign a Memorandumm of Understanding (MoU) on Border Haats India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, won independence in 1971 with Indian military help but relations between the two countries have gone through periods of strain.

Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh smiles while walking towards the 18th green during the third round of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia 2010 golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur on October 30, 2010. The six million USD event features only the leading 25 golfers from the PGA Tour's FedExCup standings, along with the top 10 players from the Asian Tour and five sponsor exemptions.

Members of the Bangladesh women's archery team pull out arrows from the target during practise at the Aoti archery range ahead of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 11, 2010. After six years of planning and billions of dollars in investement, Guangzhou is putting the final touches to its Asian Games.

Azharul Islam of Bangladesh, Muhammad Elfi Mustapa of Singapore, Lim Heenam of South Korea and Fahad al-Jabri of Oman compete in the men's 100m round 1 heats in the athletics competition at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 21, 2010.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed (L) and former Philippine president Corazon Aquino (R) smile as they shake hands as the two women leaders meet at a Manila hotel 09 September. Sheikh Hasina is in Manila for an official three-day visit.

Taufick Shahrear Khan of Bangladesh is pictured during the Men�s 50m rifle 3 positions shooting competition at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 18, 2010. North and South Korea shared four gold medals to prevent a Chinese domination of action in thehooting event on November 17.

Bangladesh athletes take part in the opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth ceremony in New Delhi on October 3, 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremony started in New Delhi with a near-capacity 60,000 crowd rapturously applauding the opening laser display. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were introduced to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium along with Indian President Prathiba Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the audience stood for the national anthem.

Bangladesh athletes led by flag bearer Mohammad Asif Hossain Khan take part in the opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 3, 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremony started in New Delhi with a near-capacity 60,000 crowd rapturously applauding the opening laser display. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were introduced to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium along with Indian President Prathiba Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the audience stood for the national anthem.

Bangladesh athletes led by flag bearer Mohammad Asif Hossain Khan take part in the opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 3, 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremony started in New Delhi with a near-capacity 60,000 crowd rapturously applauding the opening laser display. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were introduced to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium along with Indian President Prathiba Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the audience stood for the national anthem.

Biddut Kumar Roy of Bangladesh attempts a lift in the 105kg men's clean and jerk weightlifting event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 10, 2010. The Commonwealth Games is taking place in the Indian capital October 3-14.

The Bangladesh delegation attends the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 12, 2010. The 15-day Asian Games officially opened with a glitzy gala ceremony tonight, culminating years of planning for a massive event that is set to reinforce China's regional sporting dominance.

Bangladesh players (white) look on as a Pakistan ball goes through to the goal during the men's preliminary group B field hockey game at the Aoti hockey field in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 21, 2010. Pakistan won the game 6:1.

Bangladesh athletes led by flagbearer Md. Asif Hossain Khan (R) take part in the opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 3, 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremony started in New Delhi with a near-capacity 60,000 crowd rapturously applauding the opening laser display. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were introduced to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium along with Indian President Prathiba Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the audience stood for the national anthem.

The delegation of Bangladesh arrives during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 12, 2010. The Asian Games officially opened with a glitzy gala ceremony tonight, culminating years of planning for a massive event that is set to reinforce China's regional sporting dominance.

The Bangladesh delegation attends the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 12, 2010. The Asian Games officially opened with a glitzy gala ceremony tonight, culminating years of planning for a massive event that is set to reinforce China's regional sporting dominance.

Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh lines up his shot on the 18th green during the third round of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia 2010 golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur on October 30, 2010. The six million USD event features only the leading 25 golfers from the PGA Tour's FedExCup standings, along with the top 10 players from the Asian Tour and five sponsor exemptions.

A member of the Bangladesh archery team looks on as her arrow flies during practice at the Aoti archery range ahead of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 11, 2010. After six years of planning and billions of dollars in investement, Guangzhou is putting the final touches to its Asian Games.

The delegation of Bangladesh arrives during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 12, 2010. The Asian Games officially opened with a glitzy gala ceremony tonight, culminating years of planning for a massive event that is set to reinforce China's regional sporting dominance.

Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh plays a shot onto the 18th hole during the third round of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia 2010 golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur on October 30, 2010. The six million USD event features only the leading 25 golfers from the PGA Tour's FedExCup standings, along with the top 10 players from the Asian Tour and five sponsor exemptions.

Bangladesh athletes led by flag bearer Mohammad Asif Hossain Khan take part in the opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 3, 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremony started in New Delhi with a near-capacity 60,000 crowd rapturously applauding the opening laser display. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were introduced to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium along with Indian President Prathiba Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the audience stood for the national anthem.

Bangladesh players run out during a penalty shot in the game against Pakistan during the preliminary group B field hockey game at the Aoti hockey field in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 21, 2010. Pakistan won the match 6-1.