Maldives

Panic evaporates after victory

Bangladesh players usually make a lot of fun at the dressing room during international matches but a panic had set in ahead of their crucial SAFF Championship encounter against Maldives at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday.
25 June 2023, 18:20 PM

Bangladesh take on Maldives with two changes

Bangladesh made two changes to the playing eleven against Maldives, bringing on Rakib Hossain and Mohammad Ridoy in place of Suman Reza and Mojibur Rahman Jony. 
25 June 2023, 05:28 AM

Handball teams make flying start

Bangladesh made a flying start in the Bangabandhu IHF Challenge Trophy Women’s (Youth & Junior) at the M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium yesterday,.The hosts beat Maldives by 48-10 goals in the junior (under-17) event before the youth team (under-19) beat their Maldivian counterparts
13 May 2023, 18:20 PM

7 must-visit places for your Maldives vacation

This far-flung nation welcomes tourists with open arms and offers exhilarating activities for adventurers, beautiful places to spend time with loved ones, and delicious food. But, with a better boat transportation system and more independent guesthouses sprouting, Maldives is becoming more budget-friendly. So, here are 7 exciting destinations that are a must-see for everyone traveling to this magical wonderland.
10 May 2023, 11:46 AM

Top 5 short international trips to take during Eid vacation

A short international tour can be the perfect getaway for your Eid holiday plans if you don't have the time to take long vacations. Bringing joy and celebration, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with many travel enthusiasts looking for exciting travel destinations to explore during their time off for the Eid vacation. Therefore, here are our top 5 destinations picks to consider for your Eid getaway, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both.
5 April 2023, 23:18 PM

Countries Bangladeshis can visit without visas

Contrary to popular belief, being a Bangladeshi has its perks when it comes to travelling. As a Bangladeshi citizen, there are around 40 countries that you can visit without needing to obtain a visa in advance. These countries include Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and several small island nations in the Pacific and Caribbean.
15 December 2022, 15:05 PM

Goalkeeper Chemjong proposes his lover after winning the league

Nepal National Football team goalkeeper and skipper Kiran Chemjong makes a marriage proposal to his lover after clinching the title of Dhivehi Premier League (DPL) at Maldives.
2 August 2022, 06:08 AM

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022, 11:19 AM

Bangladeshi entrepreneur opens first of its kind agricultural school in Maldives

Bangladeshi entrepreneur Ahmed Mottaki has founded the first of its kind “School of Agriculture” at MI College, an international-level educational institution in the Maldives.
16 May 2022, 10:36 AM

Bangladeshi national stabbed dead by Pakistani colleague in Maldives

A Bangladeshi expatriate has been stabbed dead allegedly by a Pakistani national at a restaurant in the Maldives.
17 April 2022, 15:50 PM

Bangladesh Navy ship carrying 100 metric tons of aid starts for Maldives

A Bangladesh Navy ship is starting for the Maldives, carrying more than 100 metric tons of food, medicine and medical equipment as assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
15 April 2020, 10:56 AM

Maldives: Has the wheel turned full circle?

In an uncharacteristic move, President Abdullah Yameen of the Maldives accepted defeat on September 24, 2018 after an astonishing result where he lost the presidential election to Ibrahim Solih of the opposition coalition. Solih won 58 percent of the votes as opposed to 42 percent by Yameen.
23 October 2018, 18:00 PM

SAFF Suzuki Cup: India, Maldives cruise into final

Seven-time champions India set up a final clash against one-time champions Maldives in the SAFF Suzuki Cup following comfortable victories in their respective semifinals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
12 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Maldives opposition calls for Indian intervention as president imposes emergency rule

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed calls for India to send an envoy backed by its military to free Supreme Court judges and other detainees held by the government following the imposition of a state of emergency in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
6 February 2018, 07:27 AM

Former leader, 2 Supreme Court judges arrested in Maldives

Security forces in the Maldives storms the Supreme Court overnight, arresting two judges and later a top opposition politician, after the government declared a state of emergency in the Indian Ocean nation famous its luxurious resorts.
6 February 2018, 04:28 AM

Bangladesh set for semifinals

The semifinal lineups for the IHF Trophy Handball Tournament were finalized at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur National Handball Stadium yesterday, with both the men's and women's team from Bangladesh moving into the battle of the last four of their respective categories.
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Booters humiliated

Bangladesh's preparation for their Asian Cup Play-Off Qualifiers went horribly as they suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Maldives in an international friendly at the hands of Maldives in an international friendly at the National Football Stadium in Male last night.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Maldives friendly today

Tom Saintfiet will be looking to fine tune his strategy and team combination for the Asian Cup Play-off Qualifiers.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Crisis in paradise and death of free speech

A bill to criminalise 'defamation' was immediately proposed by President Yameen and his supporters. Upon hearing this, journalists campaigned against it, claiming that it was designed to kill press freedom and pointed out that it would also threaten online debates on political issues.
23 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Maldives Ex-president Nasheed 'given UK asylum'

The former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, has been granted refugee status in the UK, according to his lawyer.
24 May 2016, 04:32 AM