Abdur Razzak

Pitch Perfect / Bangladesh cricket in a mess: On and off the field

This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.

'BKSP a little too far' from selectors' comfort zone: Is BCB aware of the repercussions?

The primary responsibility of national selectors is to identify players capable of fulfilling roles that contribute to the national team’s goals. To do so effectively, the selection panel is expected to attend a significant number of domestic matches.  However, questions have emerged over the selection panel’s noticeable absence from matches held at BKSP during the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), the country’s premier 50-over competition.

Experience used as an excuse: BCB reverting to old ways?

Reporters present during the Bangladesh squad announcement in Mirpur yesterday, ahead of the upcoming T20I series against the UAE and Pakistan, may have felt a strong sense of deja vu.

Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India an accident: Razzak

Bangladesh selector Abdur Razzak has called the Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India in an ICC Champions Trophy group-stage fixture “an accident” and assured that such a calamity wouldn’t take place in the next match against New Zealand.

NCL not a ‘picnic league’

National selector Abdur Razzak was optimistic about getting more sporting wickets in the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL), which will be held in both four-day and T20 formats next month.

A selection of romantic films featuring the iconic Razzak

The actor Abdur Razzak, often hailed as a cinematic legend, earned the prestigious title of “king” for his exceptional contributions to the local film industry. He elevated the nation's cinema to new heights and established a legacy of blockbuster films that speak volumes with audiences to this day. His commanding presence on the silver screen, whether in romance, social dramas, historical pieces, or action-packed thrillers, showcased his versatility and cemented his legacy in every genre.

Our batting was unacceptable: Razzak

“Our batting, to me, was really unexpected and not at all acceptable,” Razzak told the media after the day’s play.

BCB springs surprise with new selection panel

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) held the ninth board meeting of the incumbent board yesterday where changes made in captaincy and the selection panel were the biggest highlights.

‘Local coaches shun the overseas-trained players’

Abdur Razzak, a local coach who holds an AFC A level certification, was involved with the selection process in all three talent hunt programmes and accompanied the four promising players in Brazil as coach. The 55-year-old, who has been in the coaching profession for 23 years, spoke with The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman about what happens in such overseas training programmes and why have the budding footballers not been able to make it big after returning home.

June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017

Razzak survives road accident

Veteran Bangladesh cricketer Abdur Razzak and his family suffered minor injuries in a road accident on the evening of June 27 near

June 28, 2017
June 28, 2017

Cricketer Abdur Razzak, his family suffer injuries in road accident

Veteran Bangladesh cricketer Abdur Razzaq and his family members suffer from injuries in a car accident in Gopalganj.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

War crimes: Verdict on 3 Habiganj men any day

A tribunal in Dhaka will deliver its verdict any day in the case against three Habiganj men who are facing four charges of crimes against humanity they allegedly committed during the 1971 Liberation War.

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

Nature Quest: Snake farm awaits govt nod for 3yrs

As a young man, while working in Saudi Arabia as a newspaper photographer for several years, Abdur Razzak of Nandipara village in Patuakhali Sadar

September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015

Rangpur target more success

Take a look at the various teams in the National Cricket League 2015-16 vying for the top prize in Bangladesh cricket’s domestic competition.

July 15, 2015
July 15, 2015

Mashrafe joins 200 ODI wicket club

Mashrafe Mortaza picks up his 200th ODI wicket in the final match of three-match series against South Africa in Chittagong.

June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015

Movie star Razzak’s condition improved, says family

The condition of renowned Bangla film actor Abdur Razzak has improved, his youngest son Samrat says.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

Movie star Razzak on life support

Renowned Bangla film actor Abdur Razzak has been on life support since last night after experiencing breathing problem. He was admitted to United Hospital Friday with respiratory problem, Motiur Rahman, duty manager of the hospital, told The Daily Star this evening.

June 27, 2015
June 27, 2015

End of Razzak saga

We are glad that Nayek Razzak of the BGB has been returned to us by the Myanmar authorities, though it has taken longer than it should have.

June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015

Nayek Razzak sent to BGB HQ

Border Guard Bangladesh Nayek Abdur Razzak who was brought back Thursday from Myanmar’s captivity is being taken to Dhaka.