Sylhet
‘Narrow escape from crossfire’
With his hands tied, trader Abdul Basit was forced to get off a police van at Rarai village in Sylhet’s Zakiganj upazila in the dead of night on September 13, 2019.
Hathurusingha to miss second Test against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh national team head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will not be present during the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on 30 March in Chattogram.
Sylhet Test / Bangladesh staring at heavy defeat
Bangladesh lost five wickets for 47 runs in 13 overs late on the third day of Sylhet Test, having been earlier set a victory target of 511 runs by Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Taijul’s knock shows the mirror to batters
In the last ball of the morning session on Day 2 of the Sylhet Test yesterday, Taijul Islam ran a couple of runs off pacer Vishwa Fernando to reach 41, crossing into the 40s for the first time in his Test career.
Errors cost Tigers control on Day 1
After an eventful opening day of the Sylhet Test yesterday, Bangladesh find themselves in a vulnerable position against Sri Lanka, paying dearly for the on-field and tactical errors they made on the day.
Shanto ticks the right boxes to get moving
Following the post-match press conference on Wednesday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether a change of environment from his BPL franchise to the national team had seen him get back to runs.
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.
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Sylhet outfield a cause for concern
The picturesque Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) is gradually turning into an injury trap for cricketers due to its ‘below average’ outfield littered with unwanted grass.
BTV to air Ityadi today
For its latest episode, "Ityadi", this year's edition was recorded on a stage surrounded by tea trees, complemented by lush green forests, tea gardens, lakes, and stunning natural landscapes in Moulvibazar.
Nayeem available for Mirpur Test despite finger injury
Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan suffered a finger injury during training in Mirpur today. Nayeem was batting during an indoor net session when he suffered the injury to his right index finger. He got out of the nets immediately as medical staff treated him, with his finger bleeding.
'Mushy and Mominul delivered emotional speech'
The Bangladesh cricket team had a long meeting yesterday regarding their batting and bowling display in the first Test against New Zealand. Head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes they were guarded against complacency creeping in and senior players such as Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque had talked emotionally in the dressing room to send a message to the rest of the team.
Southee refuses to blame World Cup fatigue for Sylhet defeat
New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee refused to blame fatigue from a gruelling ODI World Cup campaign in India for his side's defeat in the first Test of a two-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday.
‘Job is only half-done’: Shanto not bothered by outside noise
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team are enjoying the victory, but knows that there would be criticism of his side if they do poorly in the next match.
Taijul ends Williamson vigil as New Zealand trail by 44
Taijul Islam broke through the castle of Kane Williamson close to the end of the second day as New Zealand were 266 for eight before bad light put an end to the day's play in Sylhet.
From England to Sylhet for the love of Tests
"Why are you here?" The day's play had just begun at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The players had taken the field in front of about a hundred fans in the gallery.
‘Trust in defence’ sees Joy’s resilience flourish
Just into his career’s 10th Test, Bangladesh Test opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy has seen the highs and lows not particularly seen in internationals. Today against the Kiwis in the first Test, there was highs and lows too, following a team-high 86 which saw him miss out on a ton but his resilience sees the game in balance after day one.
Glenn Phillips takes four as Bangladesh end Day 1 on 310-9
Part-time off-spinner Glenn Phillips took four wickets as Bangladesh were reduced to 310 for nine at the end of the first day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.
Planning to travel within Bangladesh on a budget? This is what we suggest
Travelling on a budget is not everyone’s cup of tea. On this note, there is no point in disagreeing that the more you spend on a tour, the more convenient you can expect it to be. Therefore, the very first thing we propose sacrificing while planning a budget tour is convenience.