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.
ICC announces U19 World Cup 2016 schedule
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces the schedule of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, which will be held across eight venues in four Bangladesh cities from 27 January to 14 February 2016.
[WATCH NOW] A flavour of forest in Dhaka
On the outskirts of Mirpur, the National Botanical Garden is a wonderful destination for nature lovers.
Rangpur brush aside Dhaka
Rangpur Riders crush Dhaka Dynamites by 69 runs on the back of a superb bowling effort from Shakib Al Hasan and Thisara Perera in the 7th match of BPL-2015 at Mirpur today.
We all batted badly: Mash
After the second and final match of the T20I series, Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha admitted that the Tigers still have 'a long way to go' before they can become consistent in Twenty20 cricket.
Zim win on Madziva heroics
Zimbabwe pulled off an unlikely 3-wicket victory when Neville Madziba smashed 18 runs in the last over bowled by Nasir to level the two-match T20I series against Bangladesh at Mirpur today.
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the T20I series
Bangladesh win the first T20I of the 2-match series against Zimbabwe by 4 wickets and register their third victory in four T20I games played versus the African nation.
Bangladesh whitewash Zimbabwe in ODI series
Bangladesh won the 3rd match of the series against Zimbabwe by 61 runs to complete a remarkable 2015 in ODI cricket.
Bangladesh seek another clean sweep
Bangladesh seek another clean sweep ahead of the third ODI against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla national stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Buoyant Bangladesh aim to wrap up series
If the trend from last year continues in the second ODI, Bangladesh would win it at a canter, and seal their ninth bilateral series win over Zimbabwe.
Shakib flies to US tonight to be with wife
Bangladesh cricket team’s ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan will not be able to take any further part in the ongoing series against Zimbabwe as he is leaving for the USA to be beside his wife Shishir who is expecting the first child of the couple in two weeks' time.