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.
Day 3 washed out
Match officials call of play for day 3 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa due to unremitting rain at Mirpur stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Couple found dead in Mirpur
Police recovered bodies of a couple from a house at jhutpatti in the capital’s Mirpur area.
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.
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.
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.