Bangladesh

At least 15 people were killed and 58 others injured when two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh early Tuesday, police said. (Representational Image)

15 dead, 58 injured as 2 trains collide in Bangladesh

The circumstances surrounding the accident were under investigation, a railway official told reporters.

12 Nov 2019 10:34 AM

Mominul Haque was 'not ready at all' for Test captaincy but the thought of leading Bangladesh against Virat Kohli's India makes him feel good. (Photo:AFP)

Captaincy was unexpected, never thought I'll lead Bangladesh: Mominul Haque

Mominul said he was completely taken by surprise at the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision to hand him the Test captaincy.

07 Nov 2019 4:55 PM

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful on Thursday said the ban on Shakib Al Hasan for failing to report corrupt approaches is a shock to the system and suggested that the top all-rounder be shielded from news on him to help his comeback. (Photo:AP)

Shakib Al Hasan's mistake is shock to system: Mohammad Ashraful

Ashraful offered support to Shakib, saying it's going to be tough 12 months for one of the most iconic players that Bangladesh have.

31 Oct 2019 1:08 PM

Twelve months of that ban is a suspended sentence which will come into effect if the 32-year-old, Shakib Al Hasan, fails to comply with the anti-corruption code of the world body. (Photo: AFP)

Mashrafe Mortaza says that 'Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup'

Shakib Al Hasan was, on Tuesday, handed a two-year suspension by the ICC for failing to report three corrupt approaches.

30 Oct 2019 4:44 PM

The world's No.1 ODI all-rounder failed to report the approaches made by suspected bookie Deepak Aggarwal, who had asked Shakib Al Hasan to provide information on team composition and strategy on three separate occasions. (Photo: File)

BCB chief says that they had no idea that Shakib was being investigated by ICC

Twelve months of this ban is a suspended sentence that will come into effect if Shakib fails to comply with the anti-corruption code of ICC.

30 Oct 2019 1:18 PM

The one-year ban that he has to serve will keep him out of next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and also the World T20 to be held in Australia. (Photo: AFP)

After Shakib's ban, Mahmudullah Riyad and Mominul Haque named as T20 and Test captains

Shakib was initially named as the captain for the three-match T20I series but he was on Tuesday handed a two-year suspension by ICC.

30 Oct 2019 12:55 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina insisted that Shakib Al Hasan's failure to report corrupt approaches was a mistake from which he will learn and bounce back as a wiser player. (Photo: Twitter)

Bangladesh PM and Cricket Board offer support to Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib, Bangladesh's Test and T20 captain and the world's No.1 all-rounder in ODIs, was on Tuesday handed a two-year suspension by ICC.

30 Oct 2019 12:47 PM

Uncertainty loomed over Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's availability for the upcoming tour of India after the country's Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hassan questioned his attitude amid reports that he is set to be banned for not reporting a corrupt approach two years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Under-fire Shakib Al Hasan doubtful for India tour, BCB chief questions attitude

The star all-rounder could reportedly be banned for 18 months by the ICC, compounding the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) problems.

29 Oct 2019 3:42 PM

'Shakib kept away from practice, faces ban for not reporting corrupt approach'

The star all-rounder reportedly could be be banned for 18 months by the International Cricket Council.

29 Oct 2019 12:47 PM

Shakib al Hasan is unlikely to face any legal action from the cricket board but Bangladesh's Test and T20 captain will still have to reply to the showcause notice for violation of central contract clause, CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said. (Photo: AP)

No legal action but Shakib Al Hasan must reply to showcause notice, confirms BCB CEO

Shakib had signed as the brand ambassador of country's telecom major 'Grameenphone'.

28 Oct 2019 4:00 PM

Shakib al Hasan along with senior cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyadh led the players protests 11-point demand, ranging from an increase in domestic match fees, daily allowances, players' transfers in both national league and BPL.

Bangladesh Cricket Board mulls legal action against Shakib al Hasan

According to a report in Cricbuzz, Shakib has signed a deal with a telecom company, which is in violation of the central contract clause.

26 Oct 2019 1:17 PM

A court in Bangladesh sentenced 16 people to death on Thursday over the murder of a 19-year-old female student burnt alive in April that provoked outrage across the country. (Photo: AFP)

16 sentenced to death in Bangladesh for burning 19-year-old woman alive

Nusrat Jahan Rafi was doused in kerosene and set on fire after refusing to withdraw a sexual harassment complaint against the head teacher.

24 Oct 2019 12:57 PM

Bangladesh cricketers, led by star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, have called off their strike over pay and benefits after getting assurance from the country's board that all their demands will be met, putting their tour of India back on track. (Photo:BCB)

India tour back on track after Bangladesh players call off strike

The deadlock between the players and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ended after a two-hour long meeting.

24 Oct 2019 10:13 AM

Cricket's global players' representative group has lent its support to Bangladesh players in their unprecedented strike over pay and benefits.

Bangladesh cricketers backed by World cricketers' group over strike

The walk-off began on Monday and includes several members of the national squad.

23 Oct 2019 1:40 PM

Nusrat could not be reached for comment. (Photo: Facebook)

This Bangladeshi MP hired 8 lookalikes to sit for her exams, expelled from university

Tamanna Nusrat, from the ruling Awami League party, is accused of paying the lookalikes to pretend to be her in at least 13 tests.

23 Oct 2019 11:37 AM

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan on Tuesday said the national players' unprecedented strike, which has jeopardised the upcoming tour of India, seems to be a 'conspiracy' to destabilise the game in the country. (Photo:BCB)

Bangladesh Cricket Board smells conspiracy behind players' strike

Hassan's comments come after Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim on Monday announced a boycott of cricketing activities.

22 Oct 2019 7:33 PM

Thousands protested against police across Bangladesh on Monday, a day after at least four people died when officers fired on a crowd in one of the country's deadliest religious riots to date. (Photo: AFP)

4 dead in firing at protest over Hindu man's post in Bangladesh

In 2016, angry Muslims attacked Hindu temples in an eastern town over a Facebook post that allegedly mocked one of Islam's holiest sites.

22 Oct 2019 11:08 AM

Bangladesh got a hand on the trophy of a Twenty20 tournament involving more than two teams for the first time in their history. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh, Afghanistan become joint-winners after rain washes out play

Match officials declared the game abandoned at 9 pm local time (1500 GMT) as the rain showed no sign of stopping.

25 Sep 2019 11:50 AM

The death toll over dengue has increased from 68 to 75 in Bangladesh, said Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday. (Representational Image)

Bangladesh: Dengue death toll increases from 68 to 75

Since January this year, as many as 85,288 people have been affected by dengue in the country.

24 Sep 2019 10:46 AM

In a statement released late Monday in Geneva, the six specially appointed UN experts on rights issues backed Bangladesh's probe into the murder of Faruk. (Photo: File)

Modi govt can't evade responsibility for economic slowdown, says Priyanka

Police inspector Ali Arshad said at least 40 Rohingya have been killed in Bangladesh since July last year.

17 Sep 2019 4:19 PM