Bangladesh’s top-order failed to prove its sustainability against the Sri Lankan pace attack when they lost four wickets once again under 25 runs and slipped into a situation from where they cannot hope to win the Dhaka Test. Tamim Iqbal, who hit a century in the first Test in Chattogram, his
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Taijul rocks Sri Lanka as Tigers press for victory
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam rocked Sri Lanka batting to give Bangladesh an outside chance to win the two-match series opening Test. He claimed 3-38 as Sri Lanka was reduced to 128-4, leading Bangladesh by 60 runs on day five of the first cricket Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here today. Amid
How can Sri Lanka overcome crisis by following Bangladesh
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told the people of Sri Lanka on Monday, that he will fulfil the promises he had made to them when he assumed office last Thursday after the fall of the Mahinda Rajapaksa government. In his first TV address after assuming office, Wickremesinghe listed the
Bangladesh stitch 100-run opening stand after more than five years
Nayeem strikes twice at stroke of lunch
Sri Lanka were cruising along on the first session of day two of the Chattogram Test with overnight batters Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews consolidating at ease. However, 22-year-old Nayeem Hasan had other ideas. The rookie off-spinner repeated the act of picking the first two wickets of the day but this
Tigers seek redemption in 1st Test against Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Sri Lankan PM
Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. Wickremesinghe took his oath before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a ceremony at the president's residence. Protesters have blocked the entrance to the president's
Medical assistance to Sri Lanka: Bangladesh makes a mark as a donor nation
Bangladesh’s medical and financial assistance to Sri Lanka increases its image and prestige. Once upon a time, Bangladesh was a ‘bottomless pit’ and a donation seeker in the international arena. Now it is a donor and lending country. It shows all-South Asian countries how to revive from ashes. Bangladesh establishes
Webinar held at NSU on Sri Lanka crisis
A webinar on "Current Sri Lankan Economic Crisis: Lessons for other South Asian Countries" was held on Sunday at the North South University (NSU), a press release said. The webinar was organized by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) and North South University (NSU). The panelists from Sri Lanka
Why is Bangladesh a different story?
According to World Bank’s latest report, Bangladesh (South Asian country) has a strong track record of development and prosperity. Over the last decade, it has been one of the world's fastest growing economies, owing to a demographic dividend, robust ready-made garment (RMG) exports, remittances, and stable macroeconomic conditions. Following the