Mushy, Liton play out morning session unharmed

Bangladesh had a solid opening session on day four of the Chattogram Test as the two overnight batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das continued their good work from the previous day.
18 May 2022, 06:22 AM

Mushfiqur first to 5000 club for Bangladesh

Mushfiqur Rahim beat Tamim Iqbal to the punch as the former became the first Bangladeshi batter to have reached the 5000-run landmark in Tests during the Tigers’ fourth day’s play of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram today.
18 May 2022, 05:01 AM

Tigers stitch two ton stands in innings after Mt Maunganui

Bangladesh batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das have stitched hundred runs together as the Tigers resumed fourth day's play of the first Test between Bangladesh against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
18 May 2022, 04:35 AM

Rain delays fourth day’s start of play

Overnight rain has delayed fourth day's play of the first Test between Bangladesh against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
18 May 2022, 04:01 AM

Bangladesh 5th among countries with severely malnourished children

More than three lakh children, aged less than five years, suffered from severe malnutrition across the globe, reads a report by Unicef.
17 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt asks NSU to sell off 10 luxury cars

The government today (May 17, 2022) asked North South University authorities to sell 10 luxurious cars through bidding and deposit it to the university general fund.
17 May 2022, 15:04 PM

‘Tamim looked like Angelo Mathews’ 

Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons highly praised the disciplined effort from opener Tamim Iqbal after the lefty had scored a scintillating hundred in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.
17 May 2022, 14:31 PM

Not like exchanging Christmas cards: Doraiswami says PK Halder's extradition may take time

Extradition of PK Halder may take time as it involves legal procedures, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami said today.
17 May 2022, 11:57 AM

Anamul’s seat booked for Windies tour?

Opening batsman Anamul Haque Bijoy is likely to get reward for his outstanding performance in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League as the right-hander is being considered for next month’s West Indies tour.
17 May 2022, 11:42 AM

Bangladesh on top after Day 3

Other than losing three wickets in quick succession in the second session, Bangladesh stayed in control for the most part of their third day’s play of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.
17 May 2022, 11:32 AM

What's inside? Photos of closed Taj Mahal rooms released

As debate over the 22 closed rooms in Taj Mahal reverberated in and out of the court last week, the Archaeological Survey of India has released pictures of some of the said underground rooms of the 17th century monument of love. The rooms were opened in January this year for conservation work.
17 May 2022, 11:23 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.75%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 May 2022, 10:55 AM

Tigers to play tri-nation series in NZ before T20 World Cup

Bangladesh are set to gear up for the T20 World Cup by playing a tri-nation series in New Zealand, cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus told the media today.
17 May 2022, 10:07 AM

Tamim’s wait for landmark 5k runs extended 

It looks like Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal’s wait for reaching landmark 5000 Test runs has been extended as the left-hander had to retire hurt after suffering a cramp in the second session of the third day’s play during the Tigers’ first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram today.  
17 May 2022, 09:17 AM

Rajitha, concussion sub, brings SL back into the contest

Coming off the bench as a concussion substitute, pacer Kasun Rajitha has brought Sri Lanka back into the contest against Bangladesh on the third day of their first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 08:12 AM

Tamim brings up 10th Test ton; closes in on 5K landmark

Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal brought up his 10th Test ton following Lunch on the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 07:01 AM

Tamim, Joy dominate opening session on Day 3 

Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy, barring a few odd chances, have completely dominated proceedings in the opening session of the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 06:08 AM

Bangladesh stitch 100-run opening stand after more than five years

Bangladesh openers were able to stitch a 100-run stand after over five years in Tests on the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 05:34 AM

Coal-fired power plants can ruin Ctg

Chattogram division is at high risk of being one of the world’s largest carbon catastrophes, said speakers at the launch of a study yesterday.
17 May 2022, 03:00 AM

Prepare for pressure on rice

While the government is banking on a good harvest of Boro paddy to bolster its grain stock, experts fear a sole focus on local production may not help ensure the country’s food security in the foreseeable future.  
17 May 2022, 02:00 AM