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 Cricket: England keep Tigers down to 238
On a wicket that seem a bit more difficult to bat on than the first match, Bangladesh, in the second ODI against England in Mirpur are restricted to 238 for 8.
Tigers beat England by 34 runs
Bangladesh level the 3-match ODI series after they come out in front by 34 runs against England at Mirpur under the lights.
England snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
England manage to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat when they bowl out Bangladesh for 288 and come out in front by 21 runs in the first game of the 3-match ODI series at Mirpur stadium.
Cricket: Bangladesh may be favourites - Buttler
England skipper Jos Buttler says that he won’t mind if the visitors are considered as the underdogs in the three-match ODI series which is set to begin tomorrow at Mirpur.
Bangladesh Cricket: Talks about the World Cup will create unwanted pressure
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza says that the national team is not concerned about all the talks going around regarding the World Cup qualification and that they are merely focused on the three ODIs that they will be playing against England from tomorrow onwards.
Bangladesh Cricket: Security drill performed at Mirpur
Security agencies performed a drill at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur in the morning today ahead of the ODI series between Bangladesh and England, set to begin tomorrow.
Bangladesh Cricket: Crossing the line
Pitch invasion by a fan is nothing new in the sporting world. But in the context of Bangladesh, Sunday night's pitch invasion by what appeared to be an 'emotionally charged' fan while the Tigers were bowling against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI was something unique.
Mashrafe fan freed
Police last night released the youth who had entered the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium ground during the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on Saturday.
Cricket: Paul Farbrace had no doubt that decision to tour Bangladesh was right one
England assistant coach Paul Farbrace had no doubt that the decision to tour Bangladesh was the right one.
Bangladesh Cricket: Pitch-invader being grilled
The individual, who entered the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium ground during the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, is being quizzed by police.