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5 places in Asia to enjoy water sports
Beating the heat during a luxurious trip abroad does not just have to come in the form of ice creams and sunbathing. Why not kick it off at a thrilling waterpark or test your abilities in a range of water sports? Here are 5 stunning tourist attractions in Asia to get the best of your water sporting skills!
Club structure needs overhaul to sustain progress in new year: Alfaz
Footballer-turned-coach Alfaz Ahmed emphasised on professionalism at club level to build on Bangladesh’s impressive performance in 2023 for improved displays in the future. The legendary striker believes that there is no alternative to producing star players in order to bringing the glory days of football back.
Prepare for a winter adventure! 5 countries to travel for under Tk 1 Lac
If you are a traveller, you will agree that traveling during certain times of the year makes the whole experience worthwhile, and winter is one such time. The calm weather, the festive vibe, and the excitement of a fresh new year (or the ending of it) all add up the experience. And what can be better than going on budget-friendly trips and getaways while enjoying the calmness of the season? With the air already smelling like winter, here are 5 places you can travel for less than Tk 1 lac this season (including air fare)!
Bangladesh clinch WC Qualifiers spot
Shrugging off late pressure, 10-man Bangladesh defeated Maldives 2-1 in the second leg of the preliminary round to move into the World Cup Qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate win at the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday.
Rakib thanks ‘unbelievable’ home fans
As Bangladesh defeated Maldives 3-2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the World Cup Qualifiers for the third successive time yesterday, the men in red and green seemed to be celebrating endlessly, even fifteen minutes after the final whistle of the second leg match.
Supersub Saad saves Bangladesh’s blushes
Substitute Saad Uddin scored with his first touch to help Bangladesh salvage a 1-1 draw against Maldives in their away match of the preliminary round of the World Cup Qualifiers at Male National Stadium today.
Kings crash at Maziya
Bashundhara Kings’ perfect record against Maldivian clubs ended in disastrous fashion as they were handed a 3-1 defeat in the season’s first AFC Cup fixture away at Maziya S&RC in Male yesterday.
Work commitments led to hasty wedding plans: Tasnia Farin
After getting married to her long time beau, Tasnia Farin basked in four magical days on a private island, a mere 40-minute speedboat ride away from the Maldivian capital, Male. The couple returned to Bangladesh recently, but Tasnia Farin's professional commitments promptly whisked her away to Australia.
Abahani beat Eagles to go one step closer to AFC Cup
Abahani beat Club Eagles of Maldives 2-1 in Sylhet today in their first preliminary stage match of the AFC Cup in Sylhet to move a step closer to the AFC Cup proper.
Maldives Ex-president Nasheed 'given UK asylum'
The former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, has been granted refugee status in the UK, according to his lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
