Bangladesh
Aurthohin to share stage with Jal at ‘Legends of the Decade’
The renowned Pakistani band Jal is set to perform in Dhaka on September 27 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The concert, titled "Legends of the Decade", will also feature the popular Bangladeshi band Aurthohin. This concert marks Aurthohin’s long-awaited return to the stage after a significant break.
Ebadot may go with team to India
Bangladesh's injured paceman Ebadot Hossain has claimed that he is likely to accompany the team for their upcoming tour of India.
Asif Akbar declines Betar and BTV offers after 18 years of blacklisting
Asif Akbar, one of the most popular singers in Bangladesh, had been unofficially blacklisted by Bangladesh Betar (Radio) and Bangladesh Television (BTV) for 18 long years. However, after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the artiste’s name was swiftly reinstated on the “white list” overnight.
Tanjin Tisha, Tawsif Mahbub, and others serve meals to flood victims in shelters
Even though the floodwaters in the flood-affected regions of Bangladesh have begun to recede, many areas in Lakshmipur and Feni are far from returning to normal. The flood victims continue to face numerous challenges. More recently, actors Tawsif Mahbub and Tanjin Tisha came forward to help the villagers who have been affected by the flood.
Booters’ 'challenging' Bhutan test today
Bangladesh football team were expecting tough competition from Bhutan in the two FIFA friendly fixtures, the first of which kicks off at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu at 6:00pm today. And that is not necessarily due to the strength of the opposition but also an apparent lack of match-practice and fitness of the Bangladesh players.
Changed momentum beckoning Tigers towards series sweep
For the first time since 2009 an away Test series sweep beckons Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Day 5 of the second Test against Pakistan, but chances of rain playing spoilsport -- as it had done on Monday to wipe out the third session -- can dampen the tourists' party, with Tigers needing 143 more runs to win.
Booters concerned with weather, fitness ahead of Bhutan ties
Four days after arriving in Thimphu, Bangladesh national team players are still struggling to acclimatise with the weather, environment and the pitch at the Changlimithang Stadium where they will play two FIFA friendly matches against the hosts on September 5 and 8.
Celebs endorsing gambling apps: A grey area
The glamorous Nusraat Faria may not be making headlines with new films, but she is certainly grabbing attention as the brand ambassador for an online gambling app. Recently, she appeared in a promotional song for the app, where she was seen endorsing gambling.
Tigers shouldn’t overthink about facing Abrar, experts suggest
Bangladesh should keep their focus on getting a positive result from the series-deciding second Test against Pakistan and play according to their strength rather than concentrating on the opposition squad, cricket experts opined on Wednesday.
Doctor or not? BMDC’s contested call on medical assistants
This new decision allows medical assistants to use the prefix of “Doctor” or “Dr” before their names and practice independently, a move that has led to strong reactions from the medical community.
‘Mother of Democracy’: Movie to be made on Khaleda Zia
Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, a filmmaker has expressed interest in making a movie about BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
National Women's Cricket League to start from August 24
The National Women’s Cricket League, which will be held in T20 format keeping the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in mind, will get underway on August 24 at two different venues in Rajshahi.
Australia captain expresses concern over Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh
Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy has said it would be "hard to fathom" playing October's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, amid the ongoing political crisis in the country.
Is the current BCB board legitimate?
The board of directors of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) might face a legitimacy crisis as they were elected under the 2017-amended BCB constitution, which entitled six top-flight Dhaka clubs to nominate two councillors each to vote, instead of the previous one-entity-one-vote system.
Pakistan-Bangladesh Karachi Test to be held without spectators
In a decision reminiscent of the COVID-19 days, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to host the second Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium here behind closed doors.
Bangladesh 'A' fold for 122 against Pakistan Shaheens
Bangladesh A team demonstrated a disappointing batting display against their Pakistani counterparts on the opening day of the two-match four-day series opener as they were dismissed for just 122 runs in their first innings on Tuesday.
Bangladeshi films secure top honours at Haryana Int'l Film Festival
The Haryana International Film Festival 2024 kicked off in the Indian state of Haryana, showcasing cinematic talent from around the world. Notably, two films from the country were featured in the lineup, and both were honoured with awards.
Bijoy expects ‘highly competitive’ four-day opener
Bangladesh A skipper Anamul Haque Bijoy on Monday expressed his optimism about having a competitive four-day opening match against their Pakistani counterparts as he felt that both sides have some highly experienced cricketers.
Crisis looms over local film industry
The nation faced widespread disruption and violence during the anti-discrimination student movement, which also took a toll on the film industry. Although the situation began to stabilise after the interim government assumed control, filmmakers are hesitant to release their movies. As a result, release dates are being postponed repeatedly, with no clear indication of when new films will hit the screens.
