• Shakib Al Hasan is expected to return to the Bangladesh team after completing his one-year ban. Getty
    Shakib Al Hasan is expected to return to the Bangladesh team after completing his one-year ban. Getty
  • Mehedi Hasan of Bangladesh will be hoping for more opportunities. Getty
    Mehedi Hasan of Bangladesh will be hoping for more opportunities. Getty
  • Mushfiqur Rahim is an important member of Bangladesh's setup. AFP
    Mushfiqur Rahim is an important member of Bangladesh's setup. AFP
  • Bangladesh bowler Rubel Hossain, second right, will be hoping for more opportunities. AFP
    Bangladesh bowler Rubel Hossain, second right, will be hoping for more opportunities. AFP
  • Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh's premier pacer. AP
    Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh's premier pacer. AP
  • Bangladesh young fast bowler Taskin Ahmed. AFP
    Bangladesh young fast bowler Taskin Ahmed. AFP

Complete 2021 schedule of Bangladesh cricket team with Shakib Al Hasan set for comeback


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Bangladesh have not played any international cricket since March 2020. For the Tigers' fans, that's a long period without top-flight cricket.

This year was also supposed to see the return of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The Bangladesh star was expected to make his comeback in October after serving a one-year ban for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption code.

But it's a new year and fresh opportunities for Bangladesh. Below is the complete schedule of the Bangladesh cricket team, subject to clearance.

January - February

West Indies tour of Bangladesh

January 20: First ODI, Dhaka

January 22: Second ODI, Dhaka

January 25: Third ODI, Chattogram

February 3: First Test, Chattogram

February 11: Second Test, Dhaka

February-March

Bangladesh tour of New Zealand

March 13: First ODI, Dunedin

March 17: Second ODI, Christchurch

March 20: Third ODI, Wellington

March 23: First T20, Napier

March 26: Second T20, Auckland

March 28: Third T20, Hamilton

June

Asia Cup in Sri Lanka

June-July

Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe

2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20s

September-October

England tour of Bangladesh

3 ODIs, 3 T20s

October-November

T20 World Cup in India

November-December

Pakistan tour of Bangladesh

2 Tests, 3 T20s

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Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

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Homeowners and tenants are allowed to list their properties for rental by registering through the Dubai Tourism website to obtain a permit.

Tenants also require a letter of no objection from their landlord before being allowed to list the property.

There is a cost of Dh1,590 before starting the process, with an additional licence fee of Dh300 per bedroom being rented in your home for the duration of the rental, which ranges from three months to a year.

Anyone hoping to list a property for rental must also provide a copy of their title deeds and Ejari, as well as their Emirates ID.

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