Mirpur

Are Mirpur’s Kallu and Shawkat kebabs worth the hype? Here’s the real deal

My overdue visit to Selim Kabab Ghor at Mohammadpur caused quite a stir amongst my known associates. While I tend to ignore the uninformative “I have had better,” or “They aren’t the same anymore,” there were some who came up with actual recommendations for places that they maintain taste better than the popular Mohammadpur store.

‘Uncomfortable’ presence of outsiders at Mirpur stadium

Security concern is a quickly growing issue in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium's premises due to the presence of outsiders.

Mirpur Beribadh: A soothing escape in Dhaka

Dhaka residents often complain that there is no escape from the loud and congested city.

Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets

The second-hand book market is a buoyant one and there are places in Dhaka, other than Nilkhet, where your desire to buy books meets affordability. With a keen eye and some bargaining skills, it is possible to make a deal at these places.

Cricketers back at BNS

Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers' home series against Zimbabwe next month. This was the first time in 19 years that the BNS has been used for any national cricketing activities since the country's cricket had moved to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in 2005. About 35 cricketers, who are in and around the national side, took part in this fitness drill which was supervised by the national team strength & conditioning coach Nathan Kiely. Photos: Firoz Ahmed

Nigar's 63* in vain as Australia romp to 10-wicket win

Openers Alyssa Healy (65*) and Beth Mooney (55*) stitched an unbroken 127-run partnership as Australia romped to a 10-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first match of the three-match T20I series in Mirpur on Sunday.

Tigresses save the worst for last

Bangladesh women's cricket team lost the third and final ODI against their Australian counterparts by eight wickets in Mirpur on Wednesday, losing the three-match series 3-0.

Only pride at stake for Tigresses

Bangladesh women's cricket team would want to restore some pride in the dead rubber against Australia today after suffering heavy defeats in the first two matches of the three-match ODI series.

Fahima intends to rely on strength to stifle Aussies

Bangladesh leg-spinner Fahima Khatun said that the Tigresses intend to play to their strengths to stifle Australia in order to stay alive in the three-match ODI series.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Are Mirpur’s Kallu and Shawkat kebabs worth the hype? Here’s the real deal

My overdue visit to Selim Kabab Ghor at Mohammadpur caused quite a stir amongst my known associates. While I tend to ignore the uninformative “I have had better,” or “They aren’t the same anymore,” there were some who came up with actual recommendations for places that they maintain taste better than the popular Mohammadpur store.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

‘Uncomfortable’ presence of outsiders at Mirpur stadium

Security concern is a quickly growing issue in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium's premises due to the presence of outsiders.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Mirpur Beribadh: A soothing escape in Dhaka

Dhaka residents often complain that there is no escape from the loud and congested city.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets

The second-hand book market is a buoyant one and there are places in Dhaka, other than Nilkhet, where your desire to buy books meets affordability. With a keen eye and some bargaining skills, it is possible to make a deal at these places.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Cricketers back at BNS

Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers' home series against Zimbabwe next month. This was the first time in 19 years that the BNS has been used for any national cricketing activities since the country's cricket had moved to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in 2005. About 35 cricketers, who are in and around the national side, took part in this fitness drill which was supervised by the national team strength & conditioning coach Nathan Kiely. Photos: Firoz Ahmed

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Nigar's 63* in vain as Australia romp to 10-wicket win

Openers Alyssa Healy (65*) and Beth Mooney (55*) stitched an unbroken 127-run partnership as Australia romped to a 10-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first match of the three-match T20I series in Mirpur on Sunday.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Tigresses save the worst for last

Bangladesh women's cricket team lost the third and final ODI against their Australian counterparts by eight wickets in Mirpur on Wednesday, losing the three-match series 3-0.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Only pride at stake for Tigresses

Bangladesh women's cricket team would want to restore some pride in the dead rubber against Australia today after suffering heavy defeats in the first two matches of the three-match ODI series.

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

Fahima intends to rely on strength to stifle Aussies

Bangladesh leg-spinner Fahima Khatun said that the Tigresses intend to play to their strengths to stifle Australia in order to stay alive in the three-match ODI series.

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Conditions key as Tigresses look to grab points in Australia series

The match will be televised live on T Sports and streamed on BCB's official YouTube channel.