Bangladesh

Shakib's Test swansong depends on 'security and safe exit'

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed his concern over his safety and a safe exit from the country in case he is allowed to play in the two-match Test series at home against South Africa next month.
26 September 2024, 11:08 AM

We need to globalise 'Brand Bangladesh'

To create our brand appeal to buyers and consumers alike, we need a long-term, multi-pronged approach.
25 September 2024, 09:45 AM

Shakib available for selection for Kanpur Test, says Hathurusingha

It was an interesting setting for the first Bangladesh press conference at the Green Park Kanpur stadium press conference room today, which was attended by head coach Chandika Hathurusingha ahead of the second Test in Kanpur.
25 September 2024, 07:50 AM

Naquib Khan returns to stage with Souls after decades

Naquib Khan, once a celebrated singer and composer, has been less active with new songs or stage performances in recent years. However, the artiste made a remarkable return, at the “Gaane Gaane Bangladesh” concert held in London where he reunited with his former band, Souls, after nearly four decades.
25 September 2024, 07:31 AM

‘No concern’ for Tigers cordoned by tight security blanket in Kanpur

A padded-up Shakib Al Hasan wore a relaxed look sitting inside the Green Park Kanpur dressing room, taking in the view of the ground as Mushfiqur Rahim walked out with bats in hand to gear up for a net session as Tigers began their first practice session today.
25 September 2024, 06:33 AM

A victory for democracy that Bangladesh can learn from

Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.
24 September 2024, 15:00 PM

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season

India, leading the World Test Championship standings, played their first Test match in more than six months, but there was no sign of rust as they thumped Bangladesh in a little over three days.
22 September 2024, 09:00 AM

GM Razib’s protest against Israel

Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib boycotted Bangladesh’s Chess Olympiad game against Israel yesterday in protest of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza and the occupied territories of Palestine and over what he felt is the double standards maintained by FIDE, the world governing body of chess.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM

3,000 tonnes of hilsa export to India okayed

The government has approved conditional export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa to India citing the upcoming Durga Puja.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Tigers focused on process, not outcome

In the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening Test against India in Chennai yesterday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether their historic 2-0 away series victory against Pakistan recently has added some pressure on the team as part of heightened expectations from the fans and experts.
19 September 2024, 01:05 AM

A Test of optimism against the Indian Goliath

India are unbeaten in home Test series since 2013, having won 17 straight Test series at home -- a world record -- drawing seven Tests, losing four and winning a staggering 40 home Tests in this period.
18 September 2024, 02:00 AM

‘Not a Fiction’ earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024

Shah Newaz Khan Cju’s “Not a Fiction” has secured its second Oscar-qualifying spot at the 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival and Market 2024.
16 September 2024, 04:53 AM

Shanto believes Bangladesh can beat India too

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has told the media that his side would look to win both Test matches against India as the team left for Chennai this afternoon.
15 September 2024, 06:53 AM

Bangladeshi rapper Anvyl teams up with Weeknd’s sound crew

Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Borno, widely recognised by his stage name Anvyl, is set to collaborate with the sound crew of global sensation The Weeknd for his upcoming single, "Rocksta".
13 September 2024, 10:18 AM

Booters look for another win in Bhutan

Fresh from a 1-0 win over Bhutan in the first match, Bangladesh will look to wrap up their two-match FIFA friendly series against the Himalayan nation with another victory when the two sides meet at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today, with the match scheduled to kick off at 6:00pm.
8 September 2024, 05:29 AM

Aurthohin to share stage with Jal at ‘Legends of the Decade’

The renowned Pakistani band Jal is set to perform in Dhaka on September 27 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The concert, titled "Legends of the Decade", will also feature the popular Bangladeshi band Aurthohin. This concert marks Aurthohin’s long-awaited return to the stage after a significant break.
7 September 2024, 06:37 AM

Ebadot may go with team to India

Bangladesh's injured paceman Ebadot Hossain has claimed that he is likely to accompany the team for their upcoming tour of India.
6 September 2024, 14:42 PM

Asif Akbar declines Betar and BTV offers after 18 years of blacklisting

Asif Akbar, one of the most popular singers in Bangladesh, had been unofficially blacklisted by Bangladesh Betar (Radio) and Bangladesh Television (BTV) for 18 long years. However, after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the artiste’s name was swiftly reinstated on the “white list” overnight.
5 September 2024, 10:26 AM

Tanjin Tisha, Tawsif Mahbub, and others serve meals to flood victims in shelters

Even though the floodwaters in the flood-affected regions of Bangladesh have begun to recede, many areas in Lakshmipur and Feni are far from returning to normal. The flood victims continue to face numerous challenges. More recently, actors Tawsif Mahbub and Tanjin Tisha came forward to help the villagers who have been affected by the flood. 
5 September 2024, 10:17 AM

Booters’ 'challenging' Bhutan test today

Bangladesh football team were expecting tough competition from Bhutan in the two FIFA friendly fixtures, the first of which kicks off at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu at 6:00pm today. And that is not necessarily due to the strength of the opposition but also an apparent lack of match-practice and fitness of the Bangladesh players.
5 September 2024, 02:00 AM