Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Sunday directed the shut down of around 2,000 base transceiver stations, affecting around 1 crore users in 32 districts that share border with India and Myanmar. (Photo: File | Representational)

Bangladesh restores networks along Indian border post shutting services over security

The government's directive to the telecommunication operators came days after India's Parliament passed the CAA.

01 Jan 2020 6:56 PM

Refusing to budge from its stand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has said it was ready to play only T20 Internationals in Pakistan, preferring a neutral venue for the planned Test series.(Photo:AFP)

BCB rejects proposal to play Test in Pakistan, says wants to play T20I only in Pak

The message was conveyed by BCB chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury on Tuesday.

25 Dec 2019 4:01 PM

Bangladesh on Thursday asked India to enhance security for its Guwahati mission after a mob defaced two signposts near the chancery, as protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill rocked Assam, plunging the state into total chaos. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh asks India to increase Guwahati security amid protests over CAB

The Foreign Ministry in Bangladesh said that Indian envoy Das met acting foreign secretary Ahsan at his office on Thursday.

13 Dec 2019 11:01 AM

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has faced regular corruption scandals. (Photo: Facebook/ BCB)

Top cricket official barred from leaving Bangladesh over corruption probe

Mahbubul Anam is one of at least two senior Bangladesh Cricket Board directors under suspicion.

29 Nov 2019 3:37 PM

Shahadat Hossain, 33, attacked young bowler Arafat Sunny Jr during a game between Dhaka and Khulna after an argument over how to shine the ball, a board official said. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladeshi pacer Shahadat Hossain banned for five years for assaulting player

The temperamental Shahadat was reported by umpires after he was seen to slap and kick a teammate during a National Cricket League match.

19 Nov 2019 7:11 PM

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