Mirpur

Mirpur run-fests give BPL exciting start

Friday marked the end of the Bangladesh Premier League T20’s opening Dhaka phase where the expectation of high-scoring matches was fulfilled to a large extent.

Roshmalai Tea – Innovation or Insult?

Roshmalai tea, a fusion of creamy sweetness and traditional tea, divides opinions. Created by three friends at "Muhurto" in Mirpur 2, it attracts adventurous foodies but leaves tea purists sceptical.

Are Mirpur’s Kallu and Shawkat kebabs worth the hype? Here’s the real deal

My overdue visit to Selim Kabab Ghor at Mohammadpur caused quite a stir amongst my known associates. While I tend to ignore the uninformative “I have had better,” or “They aren’t the same anymore,” there were some who came up with actual recommendations for places that they maintain taste better than the popular Mohammadpur store.

‘Uncomfortable’ presence of outsiders at Mirpur stadium

Security concern is a quickly growing issue in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium's premises due to the presence of outsiders.

Mirpur Beribadh: A soothing escape in Dhaka

Dhaka residents often complain that there is no escape from the loud and congested city.

Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets

The second-hand book market is a buoyant one and there are places in Dhaka, other than Nilkhet, where your desire to buy books meets affordability. With a keen eye and some bargaining skills, it is possible to make a deal at these places.

Cricketers back at BNS

Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers' home series against Zimbabwe next month. This was the first time in 19 years that the BNS has been used for any national cricketing activities since the country's cricket had moved to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in 2005. About 35 cricketers, who are in and around the national side, took part in this fitness drill which was supervised by the national team strength & conditioning coach Nathan Kiely. Photos: Firoz Ahmed

Nigar's 63* in vain as Australia romp to 10-wicket win

Openers Alyssa Healy (65*) and Beth Mooney (55*) stitched an unbroken 127-run partnership as Australia romped to a 10-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first match of the three-match T20I series in Mirpur on Sunday.

Tigresses save the worst for last

Bangladesh women's cricket team lost the third and final ODI against their Australian counterparts by eight wickets in Mirpur on Wednesday, losing the three-match series 3-0.

September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023

Bangladesh lose three inside 6 overs

Bangladesh were in trouble losing three wickets for 35 runs in six overs in the third ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday.

September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023

Bangladesh bat after 20-minute rain delay

Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Zakir Hasan came out to bat as play started 20 minutes later than schedule due to rain in the third match of the ODI series against New Zealand in Mirpur on Tuesday.

July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023

Bangladesh share series with India after thrilling tie in deciding match

India at one point needed 10 runs off 19 deliveries with four wickets in hand but three wickets in the span of five balls turned the match on its head, in favour of the Tigresses.

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

India women level series with massive win

India comprehensively beat Bangladesh by 108 in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

Tigresses register maiden ODI win against India

Three days after winning their first match in five years against India, Bangladesh women's cricket team today registered their maiden one-day international victory over their neighbours with a 40-run victory.  

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

Tigresses restrict India to 95

Bangladesh restricted India to 95 for eight in 20 overs – India’s lowest score against the women in red and green – in the second T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Mominul ends century drought as Tigers set Afghans 662-run target

Mominul went more than two years without getting a Test century, having scored 11 hundreds in the first eight years of his Test career.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Shanto, Mushfiqur fall after lead swells past 500

Najmul Hossain Shanto got dismissed for 124 runs as Bangladesh took their lead past 500 runs in the second innings of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mirpur on Friday.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Shanto identified ‘what needs to be done’

“No, I am happy with whatever I have done,” a nonchalant Najmul Hossain Shanto said at yesterday’s press conference when asked if he was feeling the pangs of missing out on what could very well have been an even bigger innings.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Trott laments bowling effort

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott rued the wayward bowling effort from his side, which allowed Bangladesh to be at the drivers’ seat at the end of the first day of the one-off Test in Mirpur on Wednesday.