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

When a farmer’s boy dared to dream

This particular story begins from around 2018, even though the protagonist's story was set into motion much earlier. It was around four years ago when Abu Saied, son of an average farmer, had refused to succumb to his father's demands at a pivotal juncture of his life and, instead, chose the more risky road, one that is less traversed by, a route which is all but forbidden to most as the long and arduous trek through the forest of dreams happens to be filled with thorny uncertainties.  
17 May 2022, 01:49 AM

Can Tamim beat Mushy in race to 5k?

Two Bangladesh batters – Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim – are on the verge of reaching the five thousand-run landmark in Test cricket as the Tigers approach the third day of the Chattogram Test against Sri Lanka today.
17 May 2022, 01:36 AM

Everyone can speak freely on talk shows: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said everyone can speak freely and participate in TV talk shows.
16 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Will missed chances come back to haunt the Tigers?

There has been hardly any purchase for the bowlers so far in Bangladesh’s ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.  
16 May 2022, 12:06 PM

Tigers end Day 2 unscathed 

Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy made sure that the Tigers end the second day of their first Test against Sri Lanka on a positive note as the duo remained unbeaten in their first innings at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
16 May 2022, 11:44 AM

Shakib keeps pulling rabbit out of hat

The wily old Shakib Al Hasan’s armoury keeps stretching to include new variations. Having come back from Covid-19 after initially being ruled out of the first Test at Chattogram and taking part in just one practice session, where he did not bowl a single delivery and only focused on his batting, Shakib lifted Bangladesh up in the second session of day two with the ball.
16 May 2022, 11:41 AM

Mathews first to be dismissed on 199 in Bangladesh

After a monumental innings, any batter would like to be on the right side of the history. However, that was not the case for Angelo Mathews as the Sri Lankan all-rounder finds himself on the unwanted side of it. 
16 May 2022, 10:57 AM