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Ratings agency Fitch downgrades Maldives, warns of default

International credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the Maldives Wednesday and warned that South Asia's tourist paradise could be headed for a sovereign default on its foreign loans

'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand

A second show on Friday was billed as the first to focus on women's swimwear, an envelope-pushing development in a conservative Muslim country that less than a decade ago required women to wear body-covering abaya robes.

5 places in Asia to enjoy water sports

Beating the heat during a luxurious trip abroad does not just have to come in the form of ice creams and sunbathing. Why not kick it off at a thrilling waterpark or test your abilities in a range of water sports? Here are 5 stunning tourist attractions in Asia to get the best of your water sporting skills!

Club structure needs overhaul to sustain progress in new year: Alfaz

Footballer-turned-coach Alfaz Ahmed emphasised on professionalism at club level to build on Bangladesh’s impressive performance in 2023 for improved displays in the future. The legendary striker believes that there is no alternative to producing star players in order to bringing the glory days of football back.

Prepare for a winter adventure! 5 countries to travel for under Tk 1 Lac

If you are a traveller, you will agree that traveling during certain times of the year makes the whole experience worthwhile, and winter is one such time. The calm weather, the festive vibe, and the excitement of a fresh new year (or the ending of it) all add up the experience. And what can be better than going on budget-friendly trips and getaways while enjoying the calmness of the season? With the air already smelling like winter, here are 5 places you can travel for less than Tk 1 lac this season (including air fare)!

Bangladesh clinch WC Qualifiers spot

Shrugging off late pressure, 10-man Bangladesh defeated Maldives 2-1 in the second leg of the preliminary round to move into the World Cup Qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate win at the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday.

Rakib thanks ‘unbelievable’ home fans

As Bangladesh defeated Maldives 3-2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the World Cup Qualifiers for the third successive time yesterday, the men in red and green seemed to be celebrating endlessly, even fifteen minutes after the final whistle of the second leg match.

Supersub Saad saves Bangladesh’s blushes

Substitute Saad Uddin scored with his first touch to help Bangladesh salvage a 1-1 draw against Maldives in their away match of the preliminary round of the World Cup Qualifiers at Male National Stadium today.

Kings crash at Maziya

Bashundhara Kings’ perfect record against Maldivian clubs ended in disastrous fashion as they were handed a 3-1 defeat in the season’s first AFC Cup fixture away at Maziya S&RC in Male yesterday.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Ratings agency Fitch downgrades Maldives, warns of default

International credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the Maldives Wednesday and warned that South Asia's tourist paradise could be headed for a sovereign default on its foreign loans

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand

A second show on Friday was billed as the first to focus on women's swimwear, an envelope-pushing development in a conservative Muslim country that less than a decade ago required women to wear body-covering abaya robes.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

5 places in Asia to enjoy water sports

Beating the heat during a luxurious trip abroad does not just have to come in the form of ice creams and sunbathing. Why not kick it off at a thrilling waterpark or test your abilities in a range of water sports? Here are 5 stunning tourist attractions in Asia to get the best of your water sporting skills!

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Club structure needs overhaul to sustain progress in new year: Alfaz

Footballer-turned-coach Alfaz Ahmed emphasised on professionalism at club level to build on Bangladesh’s impressive performance in 2023 for improved displays in the future. The legendary striker believes that there is no alternative to producing star players in order to bringing the glory days of football back.

November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023

Prepare for a winter adventure! 5 countries to travel for under Tk 1 Lac

If you are a traveller, you will agree that traveling during certain times of the year makes the whole experience worthwhile, and winter is one such time. The calm weather, the festive vibe, and the excitement of a fresh new year (or the ending of it) all add up the experience. And what can be better than going on budget-friendly trips and getaways while enjoying the calmness of the season? With the air already smelling like winter, here are 5 places you can travel for less than Tk 1 lac this season (including air fare)!

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

Bangladesh clinch WC Qualifiers spot

Shrugging off late pressure, 10-man Bangladesh defeated Maldives 2-1 in the second leg of the preliminary round to move into the World Cup Qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate win at the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Rakib thanks ‘unbelievable’ home fans

As Bangladesh defeated Maldives 3-2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the World Cup Qualifiers for the third successive time yesterday, the men in red and green seemed to be celebrating endlessly, even fifteen minutes after the final whistle of the second leg match.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Supersub Saad saves Bangladesh’s blushes

Substitute Saad Uddin scored with his first touch to help Bangladesh salvage a 1-1 draw against Maldives in their away match of the preliminary round of the World Cup Qualifiers at Male National Stadium today.

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

Kings crash at Maziya

Bashundhara Kings’ perfect record against Maldivian clubs ended in disastrous fashion as they were handed a 3-1 defeat in the season’s first AFC Cup fixture away at Maziya S&RC in Male yesterday.

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

Work commitments led to hasty wedding plans: Tasnia Farin

After getting married to her long time beau, Tasnia Farin basked in four magical days on a private island, a mere 40-minute speedboat ride away from the Maldivian capital, Male. The couple returned to Bangladesh recently, but Tasnia Farin's professional commitments promptly whisked her away to Australia.

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