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.
Nasir propels Prime DSC
In the rain-curtailed match at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan No. 3 ground at Savar, Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club posts 191 for 7 in 28 overs against Abahani Limited today.
Female model found dead at Dhaka flat
A female model allegedly commits suicide at her rented flat in Rupnagar area of Dhaka.
Sheikh Jamal beat Gazi Group on reserve day
Mohammad Sharif’s hat-trick goes in vain as his side, Gazi Group Cricketers slump to a four-run defeat at the hands of Mahmudullah Riyad’s Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Cricket match clash takes life of SSC GPA-5 scorer
A GPA-5 scorer is killed in a clash centering a cricket match in Mirpur area of Dhaka, hours before the SSC results were published.
14 hurt in Mirpur AL infighting
At least 14 people are injured in a clash between supporters of two ruling party lawmakers while bringing out an anti-hartal procession in Mirpur area of Dhaka.
Sabbir lifts Prime Bank
Sabbir Rahman’s scintillating hundred lifts his team Prime Bank Cricket Club to 318 for 9 against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club at Mirpur.
bKash agent shot, Tk 5 lakh looted in Mirpur
Miscreants shoot a bKash agent and loot Tk 5 lakh from him in Mirpur area of Dhaka.
3 Dhaka cops indicted over custodial death of youth
A Dhaka Court has framed charges against five persons, including three former cops of Pallabi Police Station, over death of Jonny in police custody in February 2014. The court has set May 16 to start trial proceedings.
Woman ‘attempts suicide by setting fire’ in Mirpur
A woman today attempted suicide by setting herlsef on fire after pouring kerosene in Pallabi area of Mirpur this afternoon, law enforcers say.
Protests in Mirpur over a girl's death
Locals and family members of a deceased teen house help yesterday laid siege to Kafrul Police Station and NAM Garden Officers' Quarters at Mirpur demanding arrest of the people who “raped and killed the girl”.