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.
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.
Fight like cornered Tigers
Bangladesh cricket team faces an uphill battle today to comeback in the 3-match ODI series against South Africa after the visitors cruised to victory in the opening game on July 10.
Papon sits with Tigers to discuss team performance
BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon meets with the players during training session at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Clinical South Africa look to close out series
Bangladesh's troubles seem more tactical in nature, although captain Mashrafe Mortaza has said that their strategy of using eight batsmen was a confidence issue.
Hat-tricks against Tigers
With debutant Kagiso Rabada’s hat-trick at Mirpur today, only two bowlers have managed to bag a hat-trick against the Tigers in ODI history.
Self-belief of Bangladesh cricketers is the key
A fast-improving Bangladesh are confident of upsetting another of world cricket's powerhouses on home turf when they take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting on Friday.
Rafiqul, 27 other BNP men face arrest order
A Dhaka court issued arrest warrants against 28 BNP leaders and activists including Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia for torching vehicle in Mirpur area of Dhaka on January 3.
BCL leader held for instigating fellow female leader’s suicide
Police arrest Bangladesh Chhatra League president of Government Bangla College, Mirpur in Dhaka for instigating suicide of a female BCL leader.
India beat Bangladesh by 77 runs, lose 3-match series 2-1
India save the ignominy of Banglawash on June 24, 2015 when they defeated Bangladesh by 77 runs in the third and final game of the 3-match series at Mirpur stadium today.
Bangladesh’s psychological edge over India
Bangladesh look to drive home the advantage against India during the third and final match of the series at Mirpur Stadium on June 24 with two emphatic wins behind them.