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.
Ex-cop Jahid denied HC bail
The High Court rejects two bail petitions filed by a sacked sub-inspector of Mirpur Police Station, Jahidur Rahman Khan, on charges of killing two persons in police custody.
Mashrafe hints at spin-based attack
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza stresses on the importance of starting well in the three-match one-day series against Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh look to stretch successful home run
Bangladesh are keen to end the year on a high winning the Zimbabwe series after their most successful stretch in international cricket.
Student’s death: Locals block Kalshi road demanding speed breaker
Locals block a road in Mirpur of Dhaka for two hours today demanding construction of a speed breaker following a road accident that killed a female student yesterday.
Loye pleased with players' progress in High Performance camp
Coach Mal Loye said he was satisfied with the players' efforts during BCB's High Performance training programme.
3 held for ‘attacking custom officials, snatching’
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrest three persons for their alleged involvement with beating up three custom officials and snatching goods from Cargo village at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on August 10.
6 held with Tk 1.20cr fake notes in Dhaka
Detectives detain six persons over producing fake currency and seize counterfeit notes around Tk 1.20 crore from their possession in Dhaka's Mirpur.
Police ‘informer’ murdered in Dhaka
Police recovered the body of one of its informer from near a slum in Shah Ali area of Dhaka city.
2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa called off
Bangladesh draw the 2nd Test against South Africa and the 2-match series after match officials called off play for day 5 due to wet outfield at Mirpur stadium.
Play called off for day 4
Rain washes out day 4 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium.