Bangladesh

Tigers earn their first draw against Pakistan

After conceding a 296-run deficit, a superb fight back from Bangladesh with Tamim’s double century and Imrul’s 150 gave Tigers their first draw against Pakistan after eight consecutive losses.
2 May 2015, 04:42 AM

Tigers fight back in Tamim-Imrul style

After a brilliant opening stand from Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes, Bangladesh ended day four at 273 and trail Pakistan by 23 runs with 10 wickets remaining in their second innings.
1 May 2015, 13:12 PM

Bangladesh’s airports open for Nepal relief carrying flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) extends its full support to accommodate flights carrying relief goods and also passengers to and from Kathmandu, Nepal.
1 May 2015, 12:07 PM

City polls: Top US official stresses need for transparent probe

Top US official Wendy Sherman stresses need for transparent probe into “allegations” of irregularities surrounding the recently concluded city polls.
1 May 2015, 07:52 AM

ODI ranking: Tigers one notch up

Bangladesh rise to eighth place in Reliance ICC ODI ranking after a 3-0 drubbing of Pakistan.
30 April 2015, 14:40 PM

Plane glitch stops Fire Service rescuers from flying for Nepal

A search and rescue team of Fire Service and Civil Defence could not leave Dhaka for earthquake-hit Nepal due to a technical glitch of an aircraft which was supposed to carry them.
30 April 2015, 14:19 PM

Status quo on Jamuna resort extended till May 17

The Supreme Court extends its chamber judge’s order that issued a status quo on the possession of Jamuna Resort till May 17.
30 April 2015, 14:07 PM

May Day: A day in the life of a restaurant worker

Employees at different hotels and restaurants in Pabna are forced to work 12 to 15 hours a day. And despite this long hours of work, they are poorly paid.
30 April 2015, 14:00 PM

Fair polls, says Sahasra Nagorik Committee

Sahasra Nagorik Committee, a citizen platform, says that the just concluded Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation polls were held in a free, fair and credible manner.
30 April 2015, 13:21 PM

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test (Day Three)

See the best moments of the third day of the first test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium at Khulna.
30 April 2015, 09:37 AM

A boost of Shakib

A vital cog in Bangladesh’s line-up, Shakib Al Hasan has been a consistent performer for his country, especially in the longest format of cricket.
30 April 2015, 06:18 AM

US-Bangladesh partnership talks begin

The fourth US-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue begins in Dhaka with the meeting of its working group.
30 April 2015, 05:07 AM

Pakistan pile 537 runs at the end of day three

Pakistan lead Bangladesh by 205 runs with five wickets remaining in the 1st innings on the back of Hafeez’s maiden double ton and fifties from Misbah, Asad and Sarfraz at Khulna stadium.
30 April 2015, 04:32 AM

Bus plunge kills 4 in Kushtia

Four people are killed and 30 injured as a bus plunges into a roadside ditch in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia.
30 April 2015, 04:01 AM

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test (Day Two)

See the best moments of the second day of the first test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium at Khulna.
29 April 2015, 07:40 AM

Mojaheed verdict: SC starts hearing on appeal

The Supreme Court starts hearing the appeal filed by Jamaat-e-Islami leader Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed challenging his death sentence for his crimes against humanity committed during the country’s Liberation War in 1971.
29 April 2015, 04:57 AM

Pakistan trail Tigers by 105 runs after day two

In reply to Bangladesh’s 332, Pakistan ended day two on a strong position on the back of Mohammad’s Hafeez’s hundred at 227/1 at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna.
29 April 2015, 04:08 AM

Annisul, Khokon win Dhaka city polls

Awami League-backed candidates Annisul Huq and Sayeed Khokon are unofficially declared the mayors of Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations.
29 April 2015, 03:55 AM

Tabith demands re-election to DNCC

BNP-endorsed mayoral candidate Tabith Awal urges the Election Commission to hold fresh election to the Dhaka North City Corporation alleging widespread vote rigging and irregularities during Tuesday’s voting.
28 April 2015, 18:54 PM

Journalists come under attack while covering city polls in Bangladesh

At least 10 journalists were assaulted by ruling party men during the city corporation elections yesterday.
28 April 2015, 18:00 PM