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.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Zimbabwe name new interim head coach for Sri Lanka tour

Walter Chawaguta has been named the interim head coach of the Zimbabwe men's senior national team for the Sri Lanka tour.

November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023

Prepare for a winter adventure! 5 countries to travel for under Tk 1 Lac

If you are a traveller, you will agree that traveling during certain times of the year makes the whole experience worthwhile, and winter is one such time. The calm weather, the festive vibe, and the excitement of a fresh new year (or the ending of it) all add up the experience. And what can be better than going on budget-friendly trips and getaways while enjoying the calmness of the season? With the air already smelling like winter, here are 5 places you can travel for less than Tk 1 lac this season (including air fare)!

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Second-highest Sri Lanka cricket official quits

A top Sri Lanka cricket official quit Sunday after the country's sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe called for the cricket board to resign, accusing them of corruption following a record World Cup defeat

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Sri Lanka immensely benefitted from Bangladesh’s support

Lankan central bank governor says at CPD dialogue

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

'Sack them all': Outcry in Sri Lanka after World Cup humiliation

Anger over Sri Lanka's miserable World Cup campaign has erupted after a humiliating 302-run thrashing by hosts India, with the island nation's sports minister demanding the cricket board's resignation.

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries

Tourists from China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia will be issued free visas till March 31, 2024

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Emerging side suffer thumping defeat

Bangladesh Emerging side slumped to a five-wicket defeat to lose the one-day series 2-1 against hosts Sri Lanka in Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium today.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

How stable is the global financial system really?

The global financial system looks stable, because central banks have shifted more and more debt onto their books.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Engelbrecht, Van Beek hit maiden ODI fifties to rescue Dutch

Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek hit maiden one-day international fifties as the Netherlands recovered from a poor start to post 262 against Sri Lanka in the World Cup on Saturday.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

How right to information helped Sri Lanka manage its crisis

Through the RTI Commission of Sri Lanka, citizens could weight in on matters impacting the nation.