Maldives

Maldives president holds record 15-hr press conference

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said yesterday, claiming it broke a previous record held by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Maldives ban Israelis to protest Gaza war

President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the legislation shortly after it was approved by parliament

Johny, Papon help Bangladesh to 2-1 win against Maldives

Young midfielder Papon Singh came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner as Bangladesh fought back from a goal down to beat Maldives to a 2-1 in their FIFA international friendly at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.

Booters confident about win against Maldives

Inspired by the success of women's team, Bangladesh men's football team are looking to pull off a good result against visiting Maldives in the first of two FIFA Friendly matches at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.

Maldives eye victory in both friendlies

Maldives team arrived here on Monday to play two FIFA friendly matches against Bangladesh, with the hope of winning both matches following their return to international football after a year.

Dreaming of coral islands? Here are 6 that might ruin your Instagram with their perfection

Formed by the accumulation of coral reefs over centuries, these beautiful destinations attract over 350 million tourists every year from all over the world. Don't believe us? Well, here are 5 coral islands that are popular with travel enthusiasts all over the world.

Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default

Ratings agency Fitch downgrades Maldives, warns of default

International credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the Maldives Wednesday and warned that South Asia's tourist paradise could be headed for a sovereign default on its foreign loans

'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand

A second show on Friday was billed as the first to focus on women's swimwear, an envelope-pushing development in a conservative Muslim country that less than a decade ago required women to wear body-covering abaya robes.

January 24, 2016
January 24, 2016

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.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

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.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

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.

December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015

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.

November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015

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.

June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015

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.

June 11, 2015
June 11, 2015

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.

April 12, 2015
April 12, 2015

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.

April 11, 2015
April 11, 2015

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.

March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015

24-hr helpline for Bangladeshis in Maldives

Bangladesh Embassy in Male has opened a 24-hour Help Line for Bangladesh expatriates in Maldives