Bangladesh
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test (Day Two)
See the best moments of the second day of the second test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
7 May 2015, 12:34 PM
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7 May 2015, 12:09 PM
Lok Sabha passes India-Bangladesh boundary bill
The Indian Lok Sabha passes the constitution amendment bill to implement the historic land boundary agreement with Bangladesh.
7 May 2015, 10:16 AM
5 killed in Mymensingh lightning
At least four people including two schoolboys are killed and six injured by lightning in Debaura and Haluaghat upazilas of Mymensingh.
7 May 2015, 08:07 AM
Novera, pioneer of progressiveness in Bangladesh
Pioneer of Bangladesh’s modern sculpture as well as the forerunner of contemporary women emancipation in the country, Novera Ahmed is a name that has worn away in seclusion.
7 May 2015, 06:42 AM
10-hr strike in Assam against LBA inclusion
Opposition Asom Gana Parishad calls a 10-hour Assam bandh to protest against inclusion of the state in the Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh.
7 May 2015, 05:15 AM
Writ seeks judicial probe into city polls ‘irregularities’
Writ petition is filed with High Court seeking directives on Election Commission and government to form judicial inquiry commission for investigation into "irregularities" during city polls.
7 May 2015, 04:19 AM
Pakistan on top after day two
Bangladesh trail Pakistan by 450 runs with five wickets remaining in the first innings after Pakistan declared at 557/8 at Mirpur Stadium.
7 May 2015, 04:06 AM
Sculptor Novera passes away
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expresses deep shock at the death of eminent sculptor Novera Ahmed, the first modern sculptor of Bangladesh. Novera died at a hospital in Paris, PM's Press Secretary AKM Shameem Chowdhuri said.
6 May 2015, 18:37 PM
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test (Day One)
See the best moments of the first day of the second test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
6 May 2015, 09:53 AM
Beat the heat with summer fruits (Video)
Summer is the first among the six seasons of Bangladesh. It brings down sweltering heat and many water-borne diseases on the people. But nature has its subtle ways of keeping things at the balance – it offers the juicy and nutritious fruits to beat the heat and diseases in summer.
6 May 2015, 07:58 AM
Rajya Sabha passes LBA
Rajya Sabha passes constitution amendment bill on Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh to settle decades-old boundary disputes with India.
6 May 2015, 06:02 AM
Bodies of 2 sisters found in Moulvibazar
Police recovered the bodies of two sisters from a pond at Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar.
6 May 2015, 04:52 AM
3 city mayors sworn-in
The newly elected mayors and councillors of three city corporations in Dhaka and Chittagong are sworn-in.
6 May 2015, 04:36 AM
Hundreds from Younis, Azhar propel Pakistan
Centuries from Azhar Ali and Younis Khan place Pakistan on a commanding position after the first day of the 2nd and last test match of the series against Bangladesh at Mirpur.
6 May 2015, 04:07 AM
Second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan starts in Mirpur today
When Bangladesh last played a Test match against Pakistan in Mirpur in December 2011, Shakib Al Hasan was the man to watch from the Bangladesh side.
5 May 2015, 18:00 PM
3 city mayors-elect to be sworn-in Wednesday
Newly elected mayors and councillors of three city corporations in Dhaka and Chittagong will be sworn-in on Wednesday morning.
5 May 2015, 16:31 PM
BNP concerned over jailed leaders' health
BNP expresses deep concern that several jailed BNP leaders are becoming critically sick due to repeated remands and lack of proper treatment.
5 May 2015, 14:29 PM
As solid as Mominul
Mominul currently holds the distinction of having the second highest test average in history with 61.85 runs, only second to the great Don Bradman.
5 May 2015, 12:52 PM
40 workers hurt in clash with cops in Ashulia
At least 40 workers of an Otobi furniture factory are injured during a clash with police in Ashulia on the outskirts of the capital.
5 May 2015, 12:35 PM