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.
Najibullah, Nabi keep Afghanistan alive
Afghanistan stays in the hunt for the main draw of the Asia Cup beating Hong Kong by 66 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Feelings matter more than flowers: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza
After the three-hour practice session was completed at Mirpur, Mashrafe Mortaza met the press, and ‘February 21’ dominated the topics of questions for him on Sunday.
Carty crowns WI champions
West Indies lift the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 after they vanquish favourites India by five wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
Five errant cops should face music
A police probe report into the recent murder of a tea vendor in the city's Mirpur recommended departmental action
WI to meet Tigers in semis
West Indies secure the last semi-final spot of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 when they defeat Pakistan by five wickets in the quarter-final match at Fatullah.
Sri Lanka leap to semis
Sri Lanka advance to the semis of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 after they easily defeat England by six wickets at Mirpur stadium today.
City College students’ agitation halts traffic on Mirpur Road
Transport movement on Mirpur Road is disrupted as HSC examinees of City College blocked a road in front of its campus in Dhaka demanding a change in their examination venue.
Cops’ outrageous behaviour needs to stop now: NHRC chief
National Human Rights Commission Chairman Prof Mizanur Rahman says a man has to sacrifice his life because of “outrageous and illegal” activities of police.
4 cops closed over death of tea vendor
Four policemen are closed in connection with the burning of a tea vendor to death in Mirpur of Dhaka.
Tea seller burnt in stove fire dies
The tea seller of Dhaka’s Mirpur area who suffered burns after being pushed by a police source died while undergoing treatments this afternoon.