Sri Lanka
4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers
Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.
Asalanka seals SL's four-wicket win over NZ
A captain's knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday's Twenty20 opener in Dambulla.
Asalanka to captain Sri Lanka against New Zealand
Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home to New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka captain in both formats.
Lewis century gifts West Indies consolation victory in Sri Lanka
Opener Evin Lewis blazed his way to an unbeaten century to give the West Indies a consolation eight-wicket victory in Saturday's rain-hit third and final ODI against Sri Lanka.
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / All our heroes end up dead
Review of ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’ (Sort of Books, 2022) by Shehan Karunatilaka
SL beat NZ by innings and 154 runs to sweep series
Sri Lanka clinched their biggest Test victory over New Zealand on Sunday, prevailing by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
Sri Lanka presidential election: From citizens’ protests to regime change
The new president is an ordinary citizen in social terms with no pretensions to public display of power, taste, wealth or grandeur.
Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024: A turning point or a false dawn?
Dissanayake's presidency presents an opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka’s economic strategy.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's president
Dissanayake, popularly known as AKD, polled 1.27 million votes more than nearest rival and main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe finished third.
NZ chase 275 to win first Sri Lanka Test after Patel bags six
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four of the first Test on Sunday with the visitors chasing 275 to win in Galle.
Reform the system, politics will fall in line
But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.
Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ team to tour Sri Lanka in September
Bangladesh Women’s cricket ‘A’ team will tour Sri Lanka for seven white-ball matches in September, a press release by Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed on Wednesday.
Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka in first Test
Joe Root's gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Hasaranga out of India series with hamstring injury
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
Suryakumar earns praise for bold captaincy calls
Not only did Suryakumar finish the series as his side's leading run-scorer and claim the Player of the Series award, the 33-year-old also created an instant impression in the role of captain, bringing his own leadership style to the job made vacant following the T20I retirement of Rohit Sharma.
Gambhir, Suryakumar off to flying start after India grab 43-run win over Sri Lanka
New head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav enjoyed a winning start as India secured a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series on Saturday.
Former Sri Lanka U-19 captain shot down in front of family
Former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain Dhammika Niroshana tragically passed away at the age of 41 after being shot by an unidentified assailant outside his residence in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrator.
5 most popular hill stations in South Asia
As an elevated town from the nearby plain and valley, hill stations offer a stunning retreat. Away from the chaos of urban hustle and bustle, its clean atmosphere and exclusive nature uplifts one’s physical and mental being.