World Cup 2015: Bangladesh Lose Anamul Haque to Injury, Call up Imrul Kayes
AgenceFrance-Presse | Friday March 6, 2015
Imrul Kayes has played 53 ODIs in which he has scored 1,390 runs with one century and 10 half-centuries. His last one-day international was against Zimbabwe in November 2014.
High Court Defers Hearing on Khaleda Zia's Petitions in Graft Cases
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 5, 2015
The hearing on Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia's petitions seeking a change of judge and stay on the arrest warrant against her in two graft cases involving over USD 650,000 was deferred today by a week.
China Says Progress Made in Silk Road Projects
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 6, 2015
Claiming success in its new phase of neighbourhood diplomacy, China today said progress has been made in its ambitious 'Silk Road' and 'Maritime Silk Road' projects.
Cricket World Cup: Tamim Iqbal, Taskin Ahmed Star as Bangladesh Down Scotland by Six Wickets
Press Trust of India | Thursday March 5, 2015
Chasing 319 to win, Bangladesh cruised to a seemingly stiff target with 11 balls to spare, riding on four individual fifties by Tamim Iqbal (95), Mahmudullah (62), Mushfiqur Rahim (60) and Shakib Al Hasan (52 not out). Earlier, Taskin Ahmed picked up...
Mamata Banerjee In A Letter To PM Modi: Teesta Water Issue Can Be Resolved Through Talks
India News | Wednesday March 4, 2015
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, March 9 to discuss debt waiver for West Bengal and Teesta water issue.
World Cup 2015, Highlights: Bangladesh Defeat Scotland by Six Wickets
NDTVSports | Thursday March 5, 2015
Bangladesh chased down Scotland's total of 318/8 in 48.1 overs. Here are the highlights of the Pool A match.
World Cup 2015: Scotland Put Irish Spin on Bangladesh Challenge
AgenceFrance-Presse | Wednesday March 4, 2015
Although Scotland lost a golden opportunity to get points on the board when they caved in against Afghanistan, captain Preston Mommsen believes his side could surprise the higher-ranked Bangladeshis.
World Cup 2015: No Secrets as Bangladesh Target Two From Three
AgenceFrance-Presse | Wednesday March 4, 2015
Bangladesh's focus is purely on beating Scotland and then facing England in a likely showdown for a quarter-final spot.
FBI to Help Investigate US Citizen Blogger Killing in Bangladesh
World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 4, 2015
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will help investigate the case of an American blogger hacked to death in Dhaka last week, a senior police official said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh Arrests Chief Suspect in US Blogger Avijit Roy's Murder
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 2, 2015
Bangladesh's elite security force said they had arrested an Islamist on Monday over last week's murder of the atheist American blogger Avijit Roy, accusing him of being behind earlier death threats on social media.
Foreign Secretary Jaishankar Arrives in Bangladesh on Day-Long Visit
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 2, 2015
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar today arrived in Dhaka on a day-long visit during which he will hold talks with Bangladesh's top leadership as part of his 'SAARC Yatra' to firm up India's ties with members of the grouping.
Foreign Secretary Jaishankar Discusses SAARC Co-operation in Bhutan
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar today held talks with Bhutan's top leadership on stepping up India's ties with SAARC nations besides reviewing regional cooperation and bilateral ties.
World Cup: Giving up Hope is not an Option for England Captain Eoin Morgan
AgenceFrance-Presse | Sunday March 1, 2015
Three defeats from four matches has left England on the brink of an early exit. The Three Lions though face Bangladesh and Afghanistan - teams Eoin Morgan fancies his chances against.
Dhaka Pays Last Respects to Murdered Bangladeshi-American Blogger Avijit Roy
World News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Sunday March 1, 2015
Dhaka paid its last respects today to Bangladeshi-American blogger Avijit Roy whose brutal murder earlier this week on a busy street in the city shocked the world.
US Condemns 'Brutal Murder' of Blogger in Bangladesh
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 28, 2015
Washington Friday condemned the "brutality and cowardice" of the killing of an American blogger of Bangladeshi origin and called his murder an assault on the country's "proud tradition" of free speech.
Shortage of Funds Could Hit India-Bangladesh Rail Project: Tripura Minister
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 27, 2015
The India-Bangladesh railway project to connect the North East with Bangladesh will be further delayed as no funds were allocated for acquisition of land to extend the tracks in the Railway Budget, a state minister said today.
Bangladesh Activists Protest US Blogger Avijit Roy's Murder
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 27, 2015
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Dhaka on today to denounce the murder of a prominent American blogger of Bangladeshi origin hacked to death with machetes after he allegedly received threats from Islamists.
Cricket World Cup 2015: 'Disappointment for Bangladesh on a Historic Day at MCG'
AminulIslam | Friday February 27, 2015
Bangladesh's bowling combination against Sri Lanka wasn't ideal and they could have played with five frontline bowlers, writes former Bangladesh batsman Aminul Islam.
Exhausted Sri Lanka Unhappy With World Cup Travel Itinerary
AgenceFrance-Presse | Friday February 27, 2015
Angelo Mathews' men played their first two matches in New Zealand and then flew across to Australia to complete a 92-run drubbing of Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Copy of As It Happened: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 18th World Cup Match in Melbourne
AgenceFrance-Presse | Monday January 1, 1900
Bangladesh faltered in their chase of the Sri Lankan total and eventually were bowled out for 240.
World Cup 2015: Sri Lanka Skipper Hails 'Brilliant' Dilshan and Sangakkara
AgenceFrance-Presse | Thursday February 26, 2015
Sri Lanka have four points from three games while Bangladesh have three with both sides in the top four in the group and well-placed for a quarter-final slot.
Sri Lankan Sports Minister Urged to Order Match-Fixing Probe Involving Indian Cricketer
Press Trust of India | Thursday February 26, 2015
Shammi Silva, a member of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) executive committee, in his letter dated February 20 and addressed to Dissanayake, stated that an Indian player was involved in match-fixing during the tournament held in Dambulla. India, Sri Lanka, P...
World Cup 2015: 'Proud' Kumar Sangakkara Marks 400th ODI With Ton
AgenceFrance-Presse | Thursday February 26, 2015
Kumar Sangakkara, who plans to retire from the white-ball game after the World Cup, struck his 22nd ODI century off just off 73 balls including 12 fours and a six before finishing on 105 not out.
World Cup 2015: Sangakkara, Dilshan Tons Help Sri Lanka Thrash Bangladesh by 92 Runs
AgenceFrance-Presse | Thursday February 26, 2015
Sangakkara became only the fourth cricketer in the world and the third Sri Lankan after Sanath Jayasuriya (445) and current team-mate Mahela Jayawardene (444) to play 400 one-day internationals.
