Bangladesh

Captain Joty leads Bangladesh's thrilling win over Sri Lanka

Nigar Sultana Jyoti struck an unbeaten 51-ball 75 as Bangladesh women’s team beat their Sri Lankan counterparts by six wickets in the first T20I in Colombo on Tuesday.
9 May 2023, 07:33 AM

Love for Argentina recognised as AFA, bKash tie up

After years of support for La Albiceleste from countries like Bangladesh, India, and China, the AFA has devised diverse brand expansion programmes. This partnership is the expression of that trajectory and greater scope.
8 May 2023, 15:17 PM

Lebanon to challenge India's title-defence in SAFF Championship

Lebanon are all set to challenge India's bid to defend the SAFF Championship title as the Western Asian footballing power have confirmed their participation in the upcoming regional footballing tournament.
8 May 2023, 10:46 AM

Avik-Aiman set for Malaysian Championship series

Bangladesh pro-racer Avik Anwar and emerging racer Aiman Sadat is set to take part in the Malaysian Championship Series set to held at the Sepang International Circuit on Saturday and Sunday.
5 May 2023, 12:10 PM

Tigers to play most World Cup matches in Kolkata and Guwahati?

The report also says that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has emerged as the front-runner to host the high-profile India vs Pakistan match, the first match between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil since 2016.
5 May 2023, 09:35 AM

Why we need more female public bus services

The problems faced in public transport are further intensified when the passenger is a woman.
4 May 2023, 00:00 AM

The perils of climate alarmism

Is climate alarmism really the most productive way to handle the thought of climate change?
4 May 2023, 00:00 AM

Getting ghosted by the person who liked me first

It is one of those things that you never really know how to handle.
3 May 2023, 17:00 PM

Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.
2 May 2023, 14:46 PM

Second match of BD-SL Women's series washed out too

The last match of the series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Thursday.
2 May 2023, 11:17 AM

Bangladesh, World Bank sign $2.25 billion loan deal for 5 dev projects

The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of $2.25 billion to Bangladesh
2 May 2023, 03:58 AM

Do we overly romanticise drinking tea?

It's no secret that we Bangladeshis love our tea.
1 May 2023, 15:49 PM

The harsh reality of minors debuting as singers

The deeper I delved into this realm of child singers and teenage celebrities, the more I learnt to fear it.
30 April 2023, 16:50 PM

The problem with overusing CGI in movies

Special effects can be necessary but there is a certain line between using them the right amount and overusing them.
27 April 2023, 15:00 PM

Are there any lessons for Bangladesh in Ashoka Mody's ‘India Is Broken’?

Both countries have had a single-minded focus on GDP growth, with not enough attention to jobs, climate, the distribution effects and the destructive impact of crony capitalism.
25 April 2023, 14:00 PM

Man who has never entered kitchen complains about food on Eid

Mr Gordov was saying how his wife's hours of effort in the kitchen in this scorching heat just couldn’t live up to his outrageous expectations as a Bangladeshi male.
23 April 2023, 17:00 PM

How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid

It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.
23 April 2023, 15:00 PM

U-17 girls waiting to prove as they leave for AFC qualifiers in Singapore

The players like Ruma Akter, Souravi Akanda Prity, Trishna Rani, Joynab Bibi, Kanon Rani, Sanggita Rani, Puja Das and  Nusrat Jahan Ritu may not be the familiars yet like Sabina Khatun, Maria Manda, Krishna Rani, Monika Chakma, Ritu Porna Chakma, Sirat Jahan Swapna but the budding footballers are waiting to prove them in upcoming the AFC U-17 Women's Asia Cup Qualifiers, starting from April 26 in Singapore.
23 April 2023, 11:31 AM

5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid

An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience
20 April 2023, 00:50 AM

A guide to buying your first guitar

Though the idea of worth maybe subjective, it’s wise to have a clear picture of what you want beforehand to steer clear of future regrets.
20 April 2023, 00:00 AM