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Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's aggrieved cricketers called off their boycott "in the greater interest of the game" after the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players' welfare association arrived at a consensus.

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

BCB removes its director Najmul Islam from key post after players revolt

BPL host Ridhima refutes claims: 'I was not dropped'

BPL host Ridhima refutes claims: 'I was not dropped'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's local media reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Ridhima was axed from the BPL.

'Like me, whole of Bangladesh is uncertain about T20WC'

'Like me, whole of Bangladesh is uncertain about T20WC'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'...we are not even sure whether we will go or not'

BPL match marred by tragic death of Dhaka coach Zaki

BPL match marred by tragic death of Dhaka coach Zaki

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing on the field ahead of his team's Bangladesh Premier League game against Rajshahi Warriors in Sylhet, with local media reporting he suffered a heart attack.

Father-son duo Nabi-Eisakhil script rare T20 history

Father-son duo Nabi-Eisakhil script rare T20 history

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and 19-year-old Hassan Eisakhil created history as they became the first father-son pair to bat together in a major T20 league.

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 WC imbroglio

Bangladesh board breaks silence on Najmul's rant against Tamim

Bangladesh board breaks silence on Najmul's rant against Tamim

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

BCB distances itself from director's remarks questioning players' commitment

TVs may be costlier from January due to memory chips shortage, weak rupee

TVs may be costlier from January due to memory chips shortage, weak rupee

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Prices of televisions are expected to rise by 3-4 per cent from January next year on account of the rising cost of memory chips and depreciation of the rupee, which recently crossed the 90-to-a-dollar mark for the first time.

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, to "enhance its reputation" after being rocked by numerous episodes of fixing in recent years.

Unacceptable! Hesson slams Dhaka pitch after T20 debacle

Unacceptable! Hesson slams Dhaka pitch after T20 debacle

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson slams Shere Bangla pitch after T20I loss; Bangladesh disagree

Why Bobby Deol Succeeded Where Zeenat Aman Didn't

Why Bobby Deol Succeeded Where Zeenat Aman Didn't

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight.

'Fancy our chances against India'

'Fancy our chances against India'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Shanto said they are "not thinking of Bumrah or any other individual."

'Stop some poll guarantees': K'taka Cong MLA draws ire

'Stop some poll guarantees': K'taka Cong MLA draws ire

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The ruling party MLA from Vijayanagara suggested that the election guarantees have made it difficult to provide houses to the poor in the state.

Champions Trophy: 'Bumrah's absence has given Bangladesh hope'

Champions Trophy: 'Bumrah's absence has given Bangladesh hope'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes reckons the absence of Jasprit Bumrah will provide his team an opportunity to put India's pace attack under pressure.

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Chand will become the first Indian to feature in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Bangladesh's Tamim retires from international cricket again

Bangladesh's Tamim retires from international cricket again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Bangladesh's veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time.

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said the guarantee schemes need to be reviewed so that only the economically weaker sections, and not the rich, benefit from them, sparking a debate on the ambitious programmes launched by the Congress government.

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

India's pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah's absence will certainly hurt India, but the team's quality batting and spin bowling make them title contenders alongside South Africa and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

Shakib Al Hasan: Cricketer who never played by the rules

Shakib Al Hasan: Cricketer who never played by the rules

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan is a tremendous cricketer of international repute and hopefully Bangladesh cricket history would be kinder to him.

Maternal deaths: Karnataka health minister 'ready to resign'

Maternal deaths: Karnataka health minister 'ready to resign'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Another maternal death has been reported at the Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC), bringing the total number of such fatalities in the past month to five.

SC uses extraordinary power, asks IIT Dhanbad to admit Dalit youth

SC uses extraordinary power, asks IIT Dhanbad to admit Dalit youth

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday came to the rescue of a Dalit youth, who had lost his seat in IIT Dhanbad after missing the deadline to deposit a fee, by asking the institute to admit him to the BTech course.

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Match-fixing scandals and payment delay of some foreign players have shattered the image of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which was launched in 2011, forcing the country's cricket board to take control of the event and rename it the 'Bangabandhu BPL'.

SC steps in to help Dalit youth secure IIT seat after missed deadline

SC steps in to help Dalit youth secure IIT seat after missed deadline

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kumar's parents failed to deposit Rs 17,500 as the acceptance fee by June 24, the deadline for depositing the requisite fees for blocking the seat.

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.

GE eyes BPL Healthcare

GE eyes BPL Healthcare

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Restrict free rice to BPL families, says Madras HC

Restrict free rice to BPL families, says Madras HC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The Madras high court has observed that free PDS rice given to ration card holders should be restricted only to families below the poverty line, noting that doling out freebies to all sections of people have made people "lazy".

JNU cuts hostel fee hike partially for some BPL students

JNU cuts hostel fee hike partially for some BPL students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

But there have been no changes in the hostel fee structure for BPL students who avail scholarships and for non-BPL students, the varsity said.

CLB okays BPL arms' share sale

CLB okays BPL arms' share sale

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Termination notice for BPL wrong: Hutch

Termination notice for BPL wrong: Hutch

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Hutchison Telecom International Ltd, the Hong-Kong based parent of Hutchison that operates the Hutch-Essar JV in India with Essar group, has said the termination of BPL Mobile Mumbai circle merger deal by its Indian partner was wrong.

Why Chandrasekhar sold BPL

Why Chandrasekhar sold BPL

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

BPL sees more strategic divestment

BPL sees more strategic divestment

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Focus now shifts to BPL Mobile

Focus now shifts to BPL Mobile

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

After the $11.1 billion winning bid by Vodafone for Hutchison, the spotlight now shifts to the Ruia-owned BPL Mobile Communications.

Essar, Hutchison row over BPL continues

Essar, Hutchison row over BPL continues

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

The spat between Essar and Hutchison for the acquisition of BPL (Mumbai) circle is far from over with the Indian corporate maintaining that the Department of Telecom approval for acquisition of BPL shares is yet to come.

BPL Telecom launches notebook PC

BPL Telecom launches notebook PC

Rediff.com30 May 2003

BPL Telecom Pvt Ltd, a part of the Rs 4500 crore BPL Group, on Friday launched its new range of Notebook PCs based on Intel's Centrino Mobile Technology.\n\n\n\n

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

However, during the Chennai Test, Shakib's performance with the bat was underwhelming, and he conceded over six runs an over in the 21 overs he bowled and questions arose about a possible finger issue.

BPL launches LED lantern for rural market

BPL launches LED lantern for rural market

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Product has been launched in Uttar Pradesh due to its large geography and rural household base.

Shoaib Malik breaks silence on match-fixing allegations

Shoaib Malik breaks silence on match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'Falsehoods can harm reputations and create unnecessary confusion. Let's prioritise accuracy and rely on credible sources'

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for Agniveers hailing from the state.