Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cuts lending rates after debt deal

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said it was moving to a single policy rate set at 8.0 percent, an "effective reduction" of around 50 basis points.

Sri Lanka probes Adani projects after US charges

Both the finance and foreign ministries had been asked to review infrastructure projects awarded to the Indian conglomerate

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.

March 6, 2024

Shanto and Co in nets to save series

Bangladesh national team had a rest day yesterday following their three-run defeat in the first T20I on Monday.

March 5, 2024

Losing is always heart-breaking, says Jaker

Jaker Ali Anik produced one of the finest knocks for Bangladesh in T20Is, but in the end there was a hint of regret as the Tigers fell short by three runs in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet yesterday.

March 3, 2024

Sri Lanka favourites in T20I series: Silverwood

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood tipped his side as favourites against Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series, starting today in Sylhet.

March 3, 2024

Najmul Hossain Shanto becomes new Bangladesh captain in all formats

All-format captain Shanto 'feeling no pressure'

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the new captain of Bangladesh in all three formats, expects his first assignment as a full-time captain against Sri Lanka to be a competitive one.

February 26, 2024

Mominul the surprise as Tigers begin preparation for Sri Lanka series

Bangladesh national team players began their preparation for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka under head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Monday even as majority of the stars are busy with BPL duties.

February 25, 2024

Hathurusingha 'often turns TV off when watching BPL'

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has likened the Bangladesh Premier League to a circus, saying he does not even watch the franchise T20 tournament. The Sri Lankan born coach also said some of the players who play in the BPL are not of any standard, during an interview with ESPNcricinfo.

February 24, 2024