Bangladesh
Butler slams Pokhara pitch despite 12-0 win
Bangladesh coach Peter Butler delivered a scathing assessment of the pitch at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium after his side began their SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship title defence with a crushing 12-0 win over Bhutan on Saturday.
31 January 2026, 19:30 PM
‘Have security concerns or whatever concerns…they should be scrapped’
The former England opening batter, Mark Butcher, has backed the ICC’s decision to remove Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup 2026 after the latter refused to travel to India due to security concerns.
30 January 2026, 16:59 PM
Bangladesh and the West’s double game on trade and climate
The forced selling by the US and the EU will shrink Bangladesh’s capacity to spend on more urgent needs, including tackling climate change and climate adaptation.
29 January 2026, 19:16 PM
'Missing the World Cup is extremely disappointing'
Had everything gone according to plan, this would have been one of Phil Simmons’ busiest periods. He would have travelled with the Bangladesh team to the World Cup venue and begun final preparations ahead of the global tournament.
28 January 2026, 15:56 PM
Six NBFIs finally set for liquidation, three get time to recover
BB to seek Tk 3,000cr from finance ministry for depositors
27 January 2026, 22:28 PM
Pakistan's T20 WC decision 'on Friday or next Monday'
Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he had briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the “International Cricket Council (ICC) matter”, adding that a final decision would be taken either on Friday or next Monday.
26 January 2026, 19:13 PM
Another feather in Sabina-led Bangladesh's cap
Bangladesh wrote another chapter in the country’s women’s football history as Sabina and Co emerged unbeaten champions of the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, sealing the title with a resounding 14-2 victory over Maldives in their last match at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Bangkok yesterday.
26 January 2026, 09:00 AM
Who gets to define patriotism in Bangladesh?
Redefine patriotism by valuing critical thinking and everyday contributions across Bangladesh. From the July Mass Uprising to honest labour, true devotion prioritizes national progress over political gain through education, integrity, and unified communal harmony.
24 January 2026, 18:17 PM
Scotland replace Bangladesh in T20 WC, reports Cricbuzz
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday decided to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, according to cricket website, Cricbuzz.
24 January 2026, 16:29 PM
Sabina leads Bangladesh closer to SAFF Women’s Futsal title
Bangladesh are just one win away from clinching the title of the maiden SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship after registering a massive 9-1 victory over Pakistan in their penultimate match in Bangkok on Friday.
23 January 2026, 15:03 PM
T20 World Cup row overshadows India's Olympic ambitions
India hopes next month's T20 World Cup will bolster its credentials as a global sports host -- and the country's Olympic ambitions -- but preparations have been rocked by a diplomatic row with Bangladesh and accusations of political interference.
23 January 2026, 13:58 PM
NBR logs 14% revenue growth in H1, still misses target by Tk 46,000cr
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) posted a 14 percent growth in revenue collection in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY), yet missed the target for the period by a staggering Tk 46,000 crore or nearly 10 percent
20 January 2026, 21:29 PM
U-19s hope to bounce back after ‘tactical error’ against India
Bangladesh under-19s will face New Zealand in their second Group B match of the World Cup on Tuesday, aiming to learn from the tactical mistakes made in their opening defeat to India.
20 January 2026, 08:00 AM
Scotland to be picked if Bangladesh refuse to play in India, claims AFP report
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has told Bangladesh that if they do not agree to play their T20 World Cup matches in India, they could be replaced by Scotland, who are the highest-ranked team who did not qualify for the World Cup, according to a report by AFP.
19 January 2026, 17:46 PM
Bangladesh suffer late collapse in U-19 WC loss to India
Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting collapse, losing eight wickets for 40 runs, to go down by 18 runs (DLS method) against India in their opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo on Saturday.
17 January 2026, 22:52 PM
Govt takes down ICT white paper from official website
The government-commissioned white paper on ICT has been removed from the official website of the ICT Division just days after it was uploaded.
17 January 2026, 18:33 PM
Ten tasks for future Bangladesh
Bangladesh has turned a page in its political history and a new phase of political governments is about to start.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why we must rethink how we think about the future
When we try to envision, conceive, and plan for our priorities for tomorrow, we inevitably, and often unwillingly, submit ourselves to the concept and implications of the dominant paradigm of temporality in our lives.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
‘A Missing Can of Film’ premieres in Dhaka, revisiting Zahir Raihan’s cinematic legacy
The Bangladesh premiere of “A Missing Can of Film”, directed by Naeem Mohaiemen, was held on Friday at the auditorium of the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon.
10 January 2026, 14:24 PM
Three competing nationalisms and the battle for Bangladesh
When we speak about Bangladesh today, we often pretend as if there is one clear national story.
8 January 2026, 04:00 AM