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.
Banglawash threat looms over India
The world will sit up and notice, if Bangladesh manage to whitewash India by winning the 3rd game of the series on June 24. India will be desperate to avoid being blanked 3-0.
Won’t give an inch: Nasir Hossain of Bangladesh
A bold and confident Bangladesh look to keep India down on the mat and deliver the finishing blow on June 24 during the third and final game of the 3-match ODI series at Mirpur.
Train hard, play harder: Bangladesh coach Chandika
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha is delighted to see his team train hard, play harder and produce the results on the field on a consistent basis.
Arrest warrant for Rafiqul, 32 other BNP men
A Dhaka court issued arrest warrant against 33 BNP leaders and activists including Rafiqul Islam Mia in a case filed for a bomb attack on bus in Mirpur area of Dhaka.
Rain stops Bangladesh’s ascendency
Rain becomes the spoilsport during the second game of the 3-match ODI series between India and Bangladesh at Mirpur Stadium today.
Dhoni fined 75pc, Mustafizur 50pc match fee
India's ODI captain MS Dhoni and Bangladesh's debutant Mustafizur Rahman are fined for their collision during the first ODI in Mirpur.
12 students hurt in Mirpur cop firing
12 students of Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital in Mirpur hurt as police fire rubber bullets to disperse their road blockade protesting beating of a fellow by local youths.
Bangladesh defeat India by 79 runs
Five wickets on debut for Mustafizur helped Bangladesh successfully defend 307 in the first game of the 3-match series against India at Mirpur Stadium today.
Bangladesh vs India (1st ODI)
See the best moments of the first game of the 3-match ODI series between Bangladesh and India at Mirpur stadium.
Improving Bangladesh seek gains amid rain threat
A full-strength India take on an improving Bangladesh in the format both teams take to best, and there are reserve days.