Bangladesh

Umar Akmal booked for violating wedding ceremony rules in Karachi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 16, 2014

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal barely managed to represent Pakistan in the Asia Cup and World T20 in Bangladesh after he had apologised to the traffic warden, Zeeshan, who then withdrew a case of violating traffic signals and misbehaviour against him ...

Owner of collapsed Bangladesh factory faces murder charges

World | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 16, 2014

Bangladesh police said on Tuesday they will press murder charges against the owner of a nine-storey building that collapsed and killed 1,135 garment workers last April, the worst industrial disaster in the country's history.

Bangladesh police arrest Indian man for betting

Diaspora | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 15, 2014

An Indian man suspected to be involved in betting during the recently-held ICC World T20 in Dhaka has been arrested by Bangladesh police, for the third time in less than a month.

Nearly two-third voters cast ballot in Mizoram

Election 2014 | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 11, 2014

Mizoram's Chief Electoral Officer Ashwani Kumar said that the polling was peaceful and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the state that borders Myanmar and Bangladesh besides Tripura and Assam.

India, China, Pakistan to take part in joint naval exercises

India | Press Trust of India | Friday April 11, 2014

In a rare show of camaraderie, naval ships of India, China and Pakistan would take part in joint exercises being organised to celebrate the 65th founding anniversary of the Chinese navy.

World T20 and IPL: Worthy entertainment or overdose?

Somak Adhikari | Friday April 11, 2014

The 2014 edition of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to start on April 16, just 10 days after the ICC World Twenty20.

Voting on for lone Lok Sabha seat, Assembly by-poll in Mizoram

Election 2014 | Press Trust of India | Friday April 11, 2014

Voting for the lone Lok Sabha constituency and an Assembly by-poll in Mizoram began today, for which additional eight companies of central para-military forces have been deployed.

ICC paves way for Associates to earn Test status

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 10, 2014

The new ICC decision means that one among Bangladesh and Zimbabwe --- the two lowest-ranked Test teams in ICC rankings will have to fight it out with the likes of The Netherlands, Ireland or UAE for Test status.

Remembering Sam Manekshaw, India's greatest general, on his birth centenary

India | Nitin Gokhale | Thursday April 3, 2014

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India's best known and most loved soldier, would have turned hundred today. Sam Bahadur to most, he passed away in Wellington near Ooty in 2008.

ICC World Twenty20: Yuvraj Singh misses India's practice session due to an ankle injury

Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 2, 2014

Yuvraj Singh injured his left ankle while playing football barefoot with his teammates at the Bangladesh Cricket Board Academy in Mirpur. He did not accompany the team for the training session at Fatullah and was advised to take rest at the hotel.

ICC World Twenty20: Aaron Finch, David Warner ensure that Australia sign off with a win

Associated Press | Tuesday April 1, 2014

David Warner and Aaron Finch shared 98 runs to deny Bangladesh any hope, and ensure Australia finally won a game in the five-team Group 2 before heading home. Bangladesh, which had to qualify for the second round, didn't win a match in the group.

ICC World Twenty20, Highlights: Australia defeat Bangladesh by 7 wickets for consolation win

NDTVCricket | Tuesday April 1, 2014

After losing three matches in ICC World Twenty20, Australia registered a strong 7-wicket win against hosts Bangladesh to collect full points from their final match.

India trounce Bangladesh to register first win in ICC Women's World Twenty20

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 31, 2014

India, who lost their first two matches to Sri Lanka and England, registered a comprehensive 79-run victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 in Sylhet on Sunday.

ICC World Twenty20: Ahmed Shehzad dedicates match-winning ton vs Bangladesh to 'all his critics'

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 30, 2014

Ahmed Shehzad had scores of 22 and 5 in the two matches against India and Australia before his 59-ball ton on Sunday against Bangladesh. He also surpassed his Pakistan record of 98 not out scored against Zimbabwe at Harare in an earlier T20 match.

World Twenty20: Ahmed Shehzad slams maiden T20I ton

NDTVCricket | Sunday March 30, 2014

Ahmed Shehzad finished unbeaten on 111 off 62 balls. His explosive knock included 10 hits to the fence and 5 sixes.

ICC World Twenty20: Pakistan crush Bangladesh by 50 runs to keep semis hope alive

Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 30, 2014

Pakistan, powered by Ahmed Shehzad's unbeaten 111 off 62 balls, piled up 190-5 and then restricted Bangladesh to 140-7 in a Super-10 group two match.

ICC World Twenty20, Highlights: Pakistan rout Bangladesh to keep semis hope alive

NDTVCricket | Sunday March 30, 2014

Led by Ahmed Shehzad's century, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 50 runs at Mirpur to stay alive in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament and knock Australia out. Catch highlights here.

ICC World Twenty20: Supreme Court order forces BCCI to withdraw logistics manager

NDTVCricket | Sunday March 30, 2014

BCCI has been forced to withdraw logistics manager Menon Arathi Satish from India's squad in Bangladesh following a Supreme Court order to not engage India Cements employees in Board assigned duties.

World T20: With aim to eliminate Aussies, Pakistan take on Bangladesh

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 29, 2014

A victory against Bangladesh will officially end Australia's theoretical chance of qualifying for the last four as George Bailey's men can win only two matches from here on.

Dhoni mum on quitting as CSK skipper, will speak only after ICC World Twenty20

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 29, 2014

Dhoni, who has reportedly wanted to step down as Chennai Super Kings captain in the wake of the IPL scandal, has refused to let the controversy back home affect Team India's performance in the ICC World Twenty20.