Bangladesh

‘Stree 2’ hits Bangladeshi theatres today

This week marked a significant milestone for the Bollywood film "Stree 2," as the distribution company, The Abhi Kathachitra, secured final clearance for its release. The film therefore hits theatres nationwide starting today, inviting audiences back into its much-anticipated story.

2nd Test, Day 2 / Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to SA's 575-6 dec

Bangladesh trail by 537 runs after a commanding performance by the visitors that gifted maiden Test centuries to three batsmen including Tony de Zorzi, who was dismissed before lunch on 177.

Bangladesh upbeat about defending SAFF title

Bangladesh are upbeat about defending their title of SAFF Women’s Championship as they square off against Nepal in today’s final at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu today, with the match kicking off at 6:45pm Bangladesh time.

Cabrera expects Hamza to play for Bangladesh from first match of Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh football team’s head coach Javier Cabrera told media today that he expects Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the side from the start of the first match of the AFC Asian Cup in March next year.

Chaotic off the pitch, sublime on it

Success and controversy are apparently walking hand in hand for Bangladesh in their title defence of SAFF Women's Championship in Kathmandu.

SAFF Women's Championship / Bangladesh storm into final with 7-1 thrashing of Bhutan

Tohura Khatun scored a hattrick while skipper Sabina Khatun bagged a brace as defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in Kathmandu today. 

AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers / Bangladesh smash seven past Macau

Captain Nazmul Huda Faysal scored four goals as Bangladesh thrashed Macau 7-0 on Friday to stay alive in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign.

Shakib Khan-starrer 'Borbaad' to feature Mamunur Rashid

Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid has just about wrapped up filming for his latest exciting project, “Borbaad,” directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy. After completing the shoot in Mumbai, India, he has officially returned to Bangladesh.

Troubled Bangladesh face India hurdle

Bangladesh women's football team will face India hurdle today in their second and final group fixture of the SAFF Women's Championship, knowing that a big-margin defeat would end the defending champions' campaign in the group stages.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

‘No concern’ for Tigers cordoned by tight security blanket in Kanpur

A padded-up Shakib Al Hasan wore a relaxed look sitting inside the Green Park Kanpur dressing room, taking in the view of the ground as Mushfiqur Rahim walked out with bats in hand to gear up for a net session as Tigers began their first practice session today.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

A victory for democracy that Bangladesh can learn from

Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season

India, leading the World Test Championship standings, played their first Test match in more than six months, but there was no sign of rust as they thumped Bangladesh in a little over three days.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

GM Razib’s protest against Israel

Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib boycotted Bangladesh’s Chess Olympiad game against Israel yesterday in protest of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza and the occupied territories of Palestine and over what he felt is the double standards maintained by FIDE, the world governing body of chess.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

3,000 tonnes of hilsa export to India okayed

The government has approved conditional export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa to India citing the upcoming Durga Puja.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Tigers focused on process, not outcome

In the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening Test against India in Chennai yesterday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether their historic 2-0 away series victory against Pakistan recently has added some pressure on the team as part of heightened expectations from the fans and experts.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

A Test of optimism against the Indian Goliath

India are unbeaten in home Test series since 2013, having won 17 straight Test series at home -- a world record -- drawing seven Tests, losing four and winning a staggering 40 home Tests in this period.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

‘Not a Fiction’ earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024

Shah Newaz Khan Cju’s “Not a Fiction” has secured its second Oscar-qualifying spot at the 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival and Market 2024.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Shanto believes Bangladesh can beat India too

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has told the media that his side would look to win both Test matches against India as the team left for Chennai this afternoon.

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

Bangladeshi rapper Anvyl teams up with Weeknd’s sound crew

Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Borno, widely recognised by his stage name Anvyl, is set to collaborate with the sound crew of global sensation The Weeknd for his upcoming single, "Rocksta".