Ashes

Liza, Mila, Ashes among Bangladeshi artistes lined up for global concerts

With fewer shows during the monsoon season in Bangladesh, many artistes are turning to international concerts. This month, several Bangladeshi musicians have departed for performances across five European countries, while singer Mila and band Ashes are set to perform in Canada.

Ashes set for debut concert tour in Canada

While many Bangladeshi bands regularly perform both at home and abroad, Ashes is set to make their debut concert tour in Canada. Vocalist Zunayed Evan confirmed the band’s upcoming trip via a post on social media.

Ashes tickets sell at record rate

Tickets for the Ashes series were snapped up at a record rate when they went on sale on Tuesday with the allocations for the first three days of the Brisbane and Sydney Tests as well as day one of the Melbourne Test all exhausted.

Ashes to donate all new album income to hospitals

Bangladeshi rock band Ashes is set to release their new album, "Manusher Jonno," with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid. The band will forgo fees and royalties, donating the entire amount to hospital funds for cancer, kidney disease, paralysis, and eye treatment patients. The 10-song album is slated for release later this year.

‘The Capital’ concert to bring top 10 bands to one stage

Winter tends to mark the arrival of the concert season, with November and December bringing a host of live music events both in Dhaka and beyond. This year is no different, as a concert titled “The Capital” is set to light up the stage on November 15, showcasing performances by 10 bands from around the country.

‘Dhaka Rock Carnival: Shadhin Bangla Betar’ delights the city with top bands

Yesterday, United Communication organised an incredible event, the first season of "Dhaka Rock Carnival: Shadhin Bangla Betar", which delivered a memorable musical experience to the city. 

12 bands to perform at ‘Swadhin Bangla Betar’ concert in Dhaka

A major concert is set to electrify Dhaka this weekend, showcasing a stellar lineup of the nation’s top bands, including Carnival, Meghdol, and Shironamhin, among others. 

Not a concert: Musicians unite to amplify students’ voices

In support of the ongoing quota reform movement, artistes and performers from our diverse industries have been taking to the streets in various locations. However, today musicians in particular, are gearing up to make a significant impact in the music scene, inspired by the lyrics of Bob Marley's renowned song, "Get Up, Stand Up".

Stokes says optimism, experience helped him cope with Ashes pressure

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday that he had drawn on his natural optimism and experience as a player to help cope with the mental pressure of guiding England to a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series against Australia.

May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017

Australia board threatens players with unemployment

Australia's cricket board has warned players will not be given alternative contracts if they fail to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement in an escalation of a protracted and increasingly bitter pay dispute.

May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017

New Perth Stadium not ready for Ashes, test remains at WACA

The new Perth Stadium will not be finished in time for the third Ashes test between Australia and England in December and the match will therefore be hosted at the traditional WACA ground, Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday.

April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017

We're prepared for Aussie pace rampage: Root

Joe Root knows just how damaging a rampaging Australian pace attack can be having experienced first-hand the devastation wreaked on England by Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris during his maiden Ashes tour in 2013-14.

April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017

Aussie pace battery will terrify England: Lee

Former Australia firebrand Brett Lee says the current crop of "once-in-a-generation" pace-bowling talent will put the fear into England's batsmen come next summer's Ashes.

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Cricket: Day-night Ashes Test under discussion

Discussions over whether Australia will host England in a first day-night Ashes cricket Test next year are taking place but nothing has been decided yet, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday.

November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016

Cricket: Ian Botham slams 'ridiculous' English day/night Test

Ian Botham has hit out at the "appalling" prospect of a first day/night Test in England, saying the "ridiculous" plan risks damaging cricket's flagship format.

August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016

Why England's decision to tour Bangladesh is right

Bangladesh is facing a critical moment in its history - certainly its cricketing history - is apparent.

August 2, 2016
August 2, 2016

Lehmann to coach Aus till WC '19

Cricket Australia says it has extended the contract of head coach Darren Lehmann until October 2019 to keep him in place during the next Ashes.

August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016

Darren Lehmann extends contract as Australia coach to 2019

Darren Lehmann has extended his contract as Australia's head coach until 2019 to cover the World Cup and the Ashes series in England that year.

July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016

Carberry diagnosed with cancer

Former England batsman Michael Carberry has been diagnosed with cancer, his county side Hampshire announced