Mirpur

‘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.

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.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Day 2 washed out

Match officials call off play for day 2 of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium due to incessant rain from early morning.

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

Rain looms as Bangladesh aim to finish on high

Bangladesh will hope to build on the advantage they wrested during the Chittagong draw to end the recent string of successful results at home with another unprecedented outcome.

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

Bangladesh confident of upset win against South Africa

Bangladesh are confident of pulling off an upset victory against world number one South Africa in the deciding Test starting on July 30 at Mirpur.

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh must stand up as a bowler again

History beckons Shakib Al Hasan on his 42nd match when Tigers will lock horns with Proteas for the 2nd and final Test of the series on July 30 at Mirpur stadium.

July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015

Nasir Hossain of Bangladesh chipping in consistently

Bangladesh’s lively allrounder Nasir Hossain has been a busy cricketer off late, chipping in with wickets and runs lower down the order during most of the ODI matches played this year.

July 19, 2015
July 19, 2015

Couple found dead in Mirpur

Police recovered bodies of a couple from a house at jhutpatti in the capital’s Mirpur area.

July 14, 2015
July 14, 2015

Fans at Bangladesh v South Africa 2nd ODI

Bangladesh’s supporters witness a splendid performance from the home team at the Mirpur stadium during the famous win over the Proteas in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series.

July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015

Mahmudullah of Bangladesh finds form again

Mahmudullah returns back to form in the 2nd ODI against South Africa playing a good hand in the record 135-run stand with Soumya Sarkar for the third wicket.

July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015

Bowlers make Bangladesh more dangerous

Bangladesh cricket team continues to make headlines this year in ODI cricket with nine wins in fourteen matches, and gives ample reason why the 50-over format is their undeniable forte.

July 12, 2015
July 12, 2015

Bangladesh’s brilliant all-round performance against South Africa

July 12, 2015 will be etched in Bangladesh’s cricket history as the day when Tigers outplayed South Africa in all departments to win the 2nd ODI at Mirpur by seven wickets.