Maldives

Biman plans to expand wings on int’l routes: Menon

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has planned to expand its wings to China and Maldives apart from resuming its suspended routes to Delhi and Hong Kong in 2016.
24 January 2016, 15:00 PM

Pride at stake for Bangladesh, Bhutan: SAFF Championship

The group stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2015 ends on Monday, with the first of the two fixtures featuring the bottom two sides's of Group B, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
28 December 2015, 07:04 AM

Bangladesh crash out of SAFF championship

Bangladesh crash to a 3-1 defeat against Maldives in the SAFF championship at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala.
26 December 2015, 13:52 PM

Battered booters brace for Maldives challenge

Trivandrum is in a festive mood. The capital of Kerala, a major tourist attraction with the famous Kovalam beach a few kilometres from the city centre, is also known for its communal harmony and iconic religious landmarks. The city has a notable Catholic Christian community, who are celebrating Christmas with great fervour.
25 December 2015, 10:46 AM

Maldives declares state of emergency

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declares a state of emergency on giving sweeping powers to security forces to arrest suspects ahead of a major anti-government protest rally, his spokesman said.
4 November 2015, 08:32 AM

Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report

People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.
23 June 2015, 07:33 AM

Bangladeshi found dead in Maldives

An “undocumented” Bangladeshi migrant is found dead with severe head injuries in an abandoned house in Laamu Atoll Gan Island of Maldives, reports Minivan News.
11 June 2015, 14:53 PM

Nasheed's supporters hold underwater protest

Supporters of jailed former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed hold an underwater protest to push for the release of the tropical archipelago's first democratically elected leader.
12 April 2015, 04:31 AM

Amal Clooney to defend jailed ex-Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed

Jailed former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has approached renowned international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney to defend him.
11 April 2015, 09:29 AM

24-hr helpline for Bangladeshis in Maldives

Bangladesh Embassy in Male has opened a 24-hour Help Line for Bangladesh expatriates in Maldives
27 March 2015, 15:10 PM

Bangladeshi expats to protest 2 compatriots’ death in Maldives

Bangladeshi nationals living in Male’ have decided to hold a peaceful agitation tomorrow protesting the deaths of two compatriots and attack on two others.
26 March 2015, 11:17 AM

Bangladeshi girl scores 16 goals in a match

Ace Bangladesh National Women Football Team forward Sabina Khatun scored 16 goals in a single match in Maldives Women’s Football Fiesta 2015
23 March 2015, 13:44 PM

Former Maldives president jailed for 13yrs

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed is jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of terrorism for ordering arrest of a judge when he was in power in 2012
14 March 2015, 04:36 AM