Mominul Haque scored a fabulous unbeaten century to help Bangladesh defy the odds and secure a draw in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Saturday. Sri Lanka accepted the draw with nearly an hour left before the scheduled close of play after Mominul survived a few anxious moments and pushed
Month: February 2014
Mominul puts this ton ahead of others
Mominul Haque became only the second Bangladeshi to save a Test match with a fourth-innings century, joining Nafees Iqbal with his unbeaten 100 against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Chittagong on Friday. Mominul, Bangladesh cricket’s newest baby-face, spent more than three hours on a fifth day track to defy the Sri Lankan bowlers who, ... Read more
Mushfiq, Mathews trade words
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews blasted Bangladesh for not trying to chase their target only for his counterpart Mushfiqur Rahim to hit back soon after the end of second Test in Chittagong on Saturday. Set an improbable target of 467 runs in little over a day, Bangladesh settled for a draw with 271-3 in their second ... Read more
BCB happy with ICC outcome
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is content with the outcome of the International Cricket Council meeting in Singapore that saw the approval of a wide range of structural and governance reforms, a BCB official said on Saturday. Though the proposed changes in the comprehensive resolution relating to the governance, competition and financial models of the ICC has ... Read more
Jamal reach IFA Shield semis
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club made history by beating Calcutta giant Mohunbagan 1-0 in a must-win match to clinch a semi-final spot in the 119th IFA Shield on Saturday. Haitian playmaker Sony Norde scored the winner from a free kick from a tough position as Sheikh Jamal became the first Bangladeshi team to
Mashrafee to lead Tigers in T20s
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday named paceman Mashrafee bin Murtaza as the captain for the two-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. Mashrafee will lead the side in the absence of regular captain Mushfiqur Rahim, who was ruled out of the series with a finger injury. The decision
MSC end first phase on high note
Mohammedan Sporting Club registered a 3-1 victory over Feni Soccer Club to finish their first phase campaign in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday. Mohammedan skipper Zahid Hasan Ameli and Wahed Ahmed each scored in the comfortable victory, while Egyptian
Old Dhaka a veritable tinder box
Saturday’s fire in soap and plastic factories in densely populated Bangshal in Old Dhaka brought back haunting memories of the Nimtoli blaze. On June 3, 2010, a fire broke out in chemical warehouses and spread to houses claiming 124 lives. After the Nimtoli blaze, voices were raised from different quarters, urging relocation
Disproportionate treatment facilities for cancer patients
465 beds against 12 lakh patients: study The facilities available for treatment of cancer in the country is widely disproportionate to the spread of the disease, say healthcare experts working in the field. According to them, the country is heavily short on treatment centers, radiation facilities, doctors and physicists, leaving the approximately 12 to 13 ... Read more
Air pollution ‘turn worse’ in capital
Emission of black smoke by unfit vehicles and brick kilns, and dust are causing severe air pollution in capital Dhaka, posing health hazards for millions of city people. A group of environmentalists expressing concern over the alarming air pollution yesterday demanded immediate government action to ensure
House rents shoot up in Khulna
House rents in Khulna city keep soaring for the recent years much to the suffering and anxiety of the tenants. Apathetic towards the hardship of the tenants, the owners mostly raise rents of their houses just as per their whim ignoring the existing law. According to the house rent law, no owner can
JU birds fair enthralls visitors
Hundreds of bird lovers from across the country including the capital enjoyed the bird fair held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Friday, amid unbounded enthusiasm and fun. Organised by JU Zoology Department, the fair was inaugurated by acting Vice-Chancellor of the university
National Film Award 2012 announced
Uttorer Sur wins Best Film Award Shahneoyaj Cacoly’s Uttorer Sur has been awarded the Best Film award at the National Film Award 2012, says a gazette notification from the Information Department on Thursday. The film also won three other awards in Best Story Writer – Shahneoyaj Cacoly, Best Supporting Role (female) – Lucy Gomes and ... Read more
National Street Theatre Fest ends
The 29th national street theatre festival ended with shows of seven theatre productions on Friday at the central Shaheed Minar. Dhaka based troupes Dhaka Drama, Dhaka Padatik, Udichi, Chandrakala Theatre respectively staged Joy Bangla, Madarika Kheil, Sangram-i Sundar, Bhanga Sangbad; while Narayanganj based Sangsaptak Natyadal and Jessore based Noyapara Natya Goshthi staged
BB to ask banks to submit monthly data of branches
To also direct NBFIs, money changers to get ready by Dec All branches of scheduled banks, non-bank financial institutions and money changers will have to complete preparation by this year in submitting their monthly financial data to Bangladesh Bank in a bid to avoid financial scams and corruption, said officials of the central bank. As ... Read more
Supervision body to seek MoF nod for waiver of 2 conditions
Stocks Refinance Scheme Supervision body to seek MoF nod for waiver of 2 conditions The supervision committee for Tk 900-crore government refinance scheme for the affected small investors has decided to seek permission from the Ministry of Finance for waiver of two conditions applicable for release of loans. The conditions are: all sponsor-directors personal guarantee against ... Read more
Dhaka Int’l Trade Fair draws huge turnout of visitors
The Dhaka International Trade Fair 2014, which began on January 11, drew a large number of visitors on Friday, the last weekend before the end of the country’s biggest trade fair. The month-long trade fair ends on February 11 (Tuesday). Visitors, particularly youths, flocked the ticket
Prices of mutton, broiler increase
The prices of mutton, broiler and vegetables increased on the retail markets in the city over the week ending Friday due to supply shortage, traders said. The price of mutton increased by Tk 30-Tk 50 a kg and was selling at Tk 480-Tk 500 a kg over the week in the city. ‘The the price of ... Read more
Qatar Airways greets its A350 launch customers
Qatar Airways recently welcomed the Airbus A350 XWB as it made its first-ever landing at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport before departing for its next stop, the Singapore Airshow. Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker welcomed Didier Evrard, executive vice-president of Airbus A350 XWB Programme, and Phil Harris,
SL leave Tigers mountain to climb
Bangladesh face a stern test of their batting mettle after Sri Lanka set them a target of 467 runs to win with a little over a day to bat out to at least save the second Test in Chittagong on Friday. Kumar Sangakkara once again reached a new batting landmark against the Tigers, adding a ... Read more