Bangladesh

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in Super Four after Saif, Hridoy fifties

Chasing 169, the Tigers reached the target in 19.5 overs
20 September 2025, 13:51 PM

Ifs and buts: Tigers’ Super Four fate hangs in balance

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim had just appeared in the post-match press conference after playing a match-winning knock of 52 off 31 balls in the Tigers' narrow eight-run victory against Afghanistan in an Asia Cup Group B encounter in Abu Dhabi yesterday. When asked about the qualification scenario, he replied with a smile: "The game just ended. Haven’t looked yet, will have to check.”
17 September 2025, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh finish sixth following heavy defeat

Bangladesh finished sixth in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup following a 6-1 defeat against Japan – their biggest defeat of the campaign – in a place-deciding fixture in Bihar on Sunday.
7 September 2025, 11:46 AM

Lifting Asia Cup Bangladesh’s ‘ultimate dream’: Skipper Litton before departure to UAE

The Bangladesh team is scheduled to leave for the UAE in two groups today to take part in the upcoming Asia Cup, which runs from September 9-28.
7 September 2025, 06:00 AM

Match against Nepal, focus on Hong Kong

Bangladesh will look to fine-tune their preparations for October's Asian Cup Qualifiers against Hong Kong as they take on Nepal in the first of two international friendlies at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu on Saturday, with the match is scheduled to kick off at 5:45pm Bangladesh time.
6 September 2025, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh look to bounce back against Yemen

Smarting from a 2-0 defeat to hosts Vietnam, Bangladesh are aiming to bounce back in their second AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers encounter against Yemen, scheduled to kick off at the Viet Tri Stadium at 3:00pm Bangladesh time on Saturday.
5 September 2025, 14:24 PM

Interesting facts to know before Bangladesh-Pakistan T20Is

Bangladesh are set to take on Pakistan in a three-match T20I series, starting with the first game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday at 6pm.
19 July 2025, 04:24 AM

China-Bangladesh Singing Competition returns in honour of 50-year diplomatic bond

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, the Second China-Bangladesh Singing Competition is all set to be held, bringing together participants from both nations through the universal language of music.
8 July 2025, 08:21 AM

How Bangladeshi aunties cooked up Zohran Mamdani’s NYC political win

Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s grassroots NYC primary win went viral for celebrating immigrant culture, Bangladeshi aunties, and desi identity — blending activism, humour, and heritage into a bold campaign that redefined immigrant political engagement.
28 June 2025, 09:16 AM

Unlock Bangladesh's potential for sustainable employment

There is a huge scope for green employment opportunities in Bangladesh.
9 June 2025, 05:00 AM

The need to transform Bangladesh’s education system

Education should not merely be a tool for securing jobs.
4 June 2025, 10:12 AM

Bangladesh slip to 10th in T20I rankings

After losing the first two matches of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, Bangladesh have slipped to No. 10 in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings in the latest rankings update.
31 May 2025, 08:05 AM

Bangladesh to get $720K for finishing seventh in WTC

Bangladesh are set to bag $720,000 for finishing seventh in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a massive increase in prize money for the competition on Thursday. 
15 May 2025, 08:46 AM

Our propensity for violence and the elements that foster it

With crumbling institutions built on fragile principles, power has been co-opted.
23 April 2025, 10:06 AM

A ‘new constitution’ and my discontents

Constitution-making is invariably an “elitist” chore, as scholars rightly call it “equitable elite bargaining.”
10 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh becomes BIMSTEC chair for 2yrs

Bangladesh has received the BIMSTEC chairmanship for the next two years from Thailand
4 April 2025, 09:13 AM

Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.
20 March 2025, 02:44 AM

Bangladesh imports over five times its exports to Saarc nations

Imports from Saarc accounted for 15.44 percent of Bangladesh's total imports of $63.22 billion in FY24, up slightly from a year earlier.
12 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Canada announces US $272.1m for development projects

Canada has announced US$ 272.1 million for development projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region amid major funding cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration.
10 March 2025, 19:10 PM

‘Ensure our safety’: Showbiz stars speak out

The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.
9 March 2025, 13:02 PM