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England's tour to Bangladesh is set to go ahead despite fears over terrorism

England's tour to Bangladesh looks increasingly likely to go ahead despite serious reservations held by ‘several’ young players and one-day captain Eoin Morgan after Moeen Ali became the first to publicly state he will go.
4 September 2016, 09:14 AM

When our girls are scoring 10 goals, boys are conceding 5: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina quite poignantly addresses the contrasting fortunes of Bangladesh’s women’s and men’s football teams in the international circuit.
4 September 2016, 07:10 AM

PM hands out sports awards for 2010, 2011 and 2012

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands over the National Sports Awards for 2010, 2011 and 2012 among 32 sportspersons and organisers for their contributions to their respective fields of sports.
4 September 2016, 06:56 AM

Bangladesh v England: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 preview

Enjoy the preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 opener between Bangladesh and England.
4 September 2016, 05:38 AM

Fizz's rehab continues

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman returned from his hometown last Wednesday and is currently working on the first phase
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Ali, Bairstow sure of touring BD

England players Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali both state that they are happy to go to Bangladesh, putting their faith in the safety assurances they have been given.
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Walsh finally in Dhaka

A robotic hand wave, a tired thumbs up and a mere nod of the head; that's all that around two dozen journalists, who waited for
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM

BD women off to Ireland

Bangladesh national women's cricket team leave for Ireland early on Friday morning to play two T20 Internationals and two ODIs.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Australia quicks Starc, Hazlewood to miss South Africa tour

Australia fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will miss the tour of South Africa to rest ahead of a busy international programme at home.
2 September 2016, 10:17 AM

Cricket: Courtney Walsh set to arrive tomorrow night

West Indies legend Courtney Walsh, who has signed up to be Bangladesh’s specialist bowling coach will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow night.
2 September 2016, 06:39 AM

Stokes, Bairstow help England win 4th ODI

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow both made fifties as England beat Pakistan by four wickets in the fourth one-day international at Headingley on Thursday.
1 September 2016, 22:53 PM

ULAB to play in int'l cricket tournament

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) secure a place in the Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals which will begin from September 5 in Sri Lanka.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Walsh's presence will be huge: Mashrafe

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is delighted to have his 'idol' Courtney Walsh as the new bowling coach
1 September 2016, 13:05 PM

Cricket: Courtney Walsh becomes Bangladesh bowling coach

One of the most iconic fast bowlers to come out of the Caribbean, West Indies legend Courtney Walsh officially becomes the specialist bowling coach of Bangladesh national cricket team.
1 September 2016, 05:22 AM

Cricket: Hales weighs up Bangladesh options

Alex Hales accepts that he could be risking his England place if he pulls out of the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh.
1 September 2016, 04:59 AM

Fans play with Shakib

Forty eight lucky winners of Huawei's “Play with Shakib” offer play cricket with all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan at the Mirpur indoor stadium.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Fitness levels at 'an all-time high'

The Bangladesh national cricket team might have had a very dull 2016 so far with no ODIs or Tests, but the good news is that the team has reached a new landmark as far as their fitness numbers are concerned.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Match-winner Steyn hungry for more

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn says he is still not quite at his best after a lengthy injury lay-off.
31 August 2016, 08:51 AM

Why England's decision to tour Bangladesh is right

Bangladesh is facing a critical moment in its history - certainly its cricketing history - is apparent.
31 August 2016, 02:59 AM

England delay naming ODI squad for Bangladesh tour

England are to delay naming their one-day squad for the tour to Bangladesh in an effort to buy more time to persuade captain Eoin Morgan to go on the trip.
31 August 2016, 02:37 AM