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Harmanpreet's Mic Drop Moment

Harmanpreet's Mic Drop Moment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The presenter mistakenly thanked Jemimah instead of addressing the skipper during the interview.

Dhaka keep semi-final hopes alive

Dhaka keep semi-final hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Dhaka Warriors registered a 13-run victory over Ahmedabad Rockets and kept themselves in contention for a semi-final berth in the ICL Twenty20 league. Chasing 181, at Panchkula on Monday night, Rockets could score only 168 for 8.

Shahriar Nafees leads Dhaka to victory

Shahriar Nafees leads Dhaka to victory

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Chasing a modest target of 138, Dhaka Warriors opener Shahriar Nafees played a brilliant 73 run knock to guide his team to an easy eight wicket win over Chandigarh Lions in the Indian Cricket League T20 match at the Tau devi Lal Stadium in Gurgaon on Friday night. The left-handed 22-year-old hit ten boundaries and a six in his match-winning knock that came off just 60 balls.

Air pollution in Delhi nears 'severe' category again

Air pollution in Delhi nears 'severe' category again

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Squandering the relief due to rain, Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday after people flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night.

Dhaka Test first day washed out

Dhaka Test first day washed out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

The first day's play in the second and final Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand has been washed out by steady rain over the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. New Zealand lead the two-match series 1-0 after securing a three-wicket victory in the opening match in Chittagong on Tuesday.

Banks queue to open shop in Dhaka

Banks queue to open shop in Dhaka

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Indian banks are knocking the regulator's doors, seeking approval to open branches in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, as they sense an opportunity to cater to the business community involved in the trade of non-Basmati rice.

Will England visit Bangladesh despite Dhaka attack?

Will England visit Bangladesh despite Dhaka attack?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Bangladesh is hopeful England will go ahead with their planned tour of the South Asian country later this year despite Friday's attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead.

Man trapped inside Dhaka's bakery texts his brother

Man trapped inside Dhaka's bakery texts his brother

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

As the militants entered the popular hangout for foreigners in the capital's diplomatic zone of Gulshan and held dozens of people hostage inside, Gopal tried to reach his elder brother Soumir, who works at the restaurant, over the phone. reports the Daily Star.

Apart from Tarishi, IS killed 2 US students in Dhaka

Apart from Tarishi, IS killed 2 US students in Dhaka

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Three students from United States universities, including Indian girl Tarushi Jain, were among 20 hostages hacked to death by suspected Islamic State militants in a terror attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh capital's high-security diplomatic zone.

A-I to link Delhi, Kolkata with Dhaka, London

A-I to link Delhi, Kolkata with Dhaka, London

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Air-India is to link Delhi and Kolkata with Dhaka and London with a Boeing 777 thrice a week from next month.

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

This is possibly the first time Hasina's daughter will be by her mother's side during an official visit to close neighbour and ally India, and analysts believe this to be significant in many ways.

Dhaka miffed at Delhi's delay in implementing deals

Dhaka miffed at Delhi's delay in implementing deals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Following a meeting between the foreign ministries of India and Bangladesh on July 24 at New Delhi, Dhaka expressed its dissatisfaction at the delay in the implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement and taking any action on the issue of water sharing. But the Bangladesh government has decided to give the Indian government some "space" as it recognised that New Delhi has to take care of internal and political compulsions before resolving these issues.

Back from Dhaka, PM visits Delhi blast victims

Back from Dhaka, PM visits Delhi blast victims

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday drove straight on his return from Dhaka to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in New Delhi to visit those injured in the bomb blast outside Delhi high court.

Sushma to pay 3-day visit to Dhaka from June 25

Sushma to pay 3-day visit to Dhaka from June 25

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will undertake a three-day visit to Bangladesh from June 25 during which she is likely to meet the top leadership of that country.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Dhaka blames India of diverting rivers

Dhaka blames India of diverting rivers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Bangladesh said most of its water bodies are drying up because India is damming and diverting rivers upstream.

26/11: Pakistani national held in Dhaka

26/11: Pakistani national held in Dhaka

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

A Pakistani national has been detained in Dhaka in connection with the Mumbai terror attack. The Pakistani detainee was reportedly responsible for running the financial network of the LeT and preparing the groundwork for the actual attack. The Pakistani national held in Dhaka is also linked to the LeT.

Sachin, Dravid, Nehra to miss Dhaka tri-series

Sachin, Dravid, Nehra to miss Dhaka tri-series

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

The players asked not to be considered for selection because of injuries.

Kolkata-Agartala via Dhaka bus service flagged off

Kolkata-Agartala via Dhaka bus service flagged off

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday flagged off the new Kolkata-Agartala bus service via Dhaka, hoping this would bring both India and Bangladesh closer.

Hasina wins 5th term as PM in poll marred by Oppn boycott, low turnout

Hasina wins 5th term as PM in poll marred by Oppn boycott, low turnout

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday secured a record fourth straight term as her Awami League party won two-thirds of the seats in the general elections marred by sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition BNP and its allies.

Indian cricket team arrives in Dhaka

Indian cricket team arrives in Dhaka

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

The team was received by top officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and immediately taken to it's hotel.

Bangladesh mutiny spreads, fresh firing in Dhaka

Bangladesh mutiny spreads, fresh firing in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

At least 50 Bangladeshi army officers are feared dead in a mutiny after rebellious Bangladesh Rifles troops opened fire on them over a pay dispute on Wednesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called a meeting of her senior party leaders and cabinet ministers today to discuss the situation, a day after she offered amnesty to mutiny and assured to meet the demands of the rebel troops. Tension prevailed in the national capital.

PC to finalise boundary accord during Dhaka trip

PC to finalise boundary accord during Dhaka trip

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

In the run-up to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Bangladesh, Home Minister P Chidambaram is flying to Dhaka to finalise an agreement relating to boundary demarcation and enclaves adversely held by the two countries.

Dhaka awaits new SAARC meet date

Dhaka awaits new SAARC meet date

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Bangladesh is awaiting a fresh date to host the SAARC summit postponed due to the devastating tidal wave disaster that hit Asia and said priority would be given to India, Sri Lanka and Maldives in setting the new schedule.

KKR wicketkeeper Litton Das flies back home

KKR wicketkeeper Litton Das flies back home

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders' wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has flown back home to Bangladesh to attend a family emergency.

Row over Rahman's rendition of Nazrul song in Pippa

Row over Rahman's rendition of Nazrul song in Pippa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

A controversy has erupted over A R Rahman's rendition of a popular patriotic song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur's family and singers expressing outrage over the 'distortion' in rhythm and tunes.

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

We see several huge banners of welcome strewn across the city. They are not for Dr Singh. The world's greatest footballer is in town, you see. Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya, who travelled with the prime minister to Dhaka, provides a lively glimpse of the proceedings

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

I am headed to Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's media delegation for his much-anticipated bilateral visit to the neighbouring nation.

Senior players may skip Dhaka tourney

Senior players may skip Dhaka tourney

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

After having played non-stop cricket for almost 18 months, Sachin Tendulkar and some of the senior players of India's World Cup squad may skip the forthcoming triangular series in Dhaka

After 3 years Sheikh Hasina to visit India on Sep 5 for talks

After 3 years Sheikh Hasina to visit India on Sep 5 for talks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to travel to India on September 5 on a three-day official visit during which defence cooperation and regional stability are likely to be the focus of her talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, an official said on Monday.

Wright won't go to Dhaka

Wright won't go to Dhaka

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

Indian cricket coach, John Wright, has lost his father and would not be accompanying the Indian team to Dhaka.team to the tri-series in Dhaka from April 11 following the demise of his father.

Tight security for Team India in Dhaka

Tight security for Team India in Dhaka

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Apart from the police, Rapid Action Battalion, commandos, plain clothes detective department sleuths are also guarding the team hotel.

Dhaka has proof on Musharraf-ULFA leader meeting

Dhaka has proof on Musharraf-ULFA leader meeting

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Defending his claim that Musharraf had met Chetia, Local Government Minister and ruling Awami League's general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam said, "We've the evidence. We've not made any statement without evidence. I am aware that no comment should be made about a president without any evidence."

Injured Rohit out of second Bangladesh Test: BCCI

Injured Rohit out of second Bangladesh Test: BCCI

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the second and final Test against Bangladesh with a thumb injury, the BCCI said on Tuesday.

'Torture in Delhi was worse than Dhaka'

'Torture in Delhi was worse than Dhaka'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Model Tariq Ahmad Dar, who Bangladesh accused to be an Indian spy, and who India's Research and Analysis Wing accused to be a Kashmiri terrorist, spoke to rediff.com about his experiences.

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The two governments are slated to ink a slew of agreements.

ULFA hotels: Dhaka says it will check

ULFA hotels: Dhaka says it will check

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Bangladesh Inspector General of Police Abdul Qayum, however, said the information 'seems incorrect'.

Awami Legue politician 'stunned' by son's role in Dhaka attack

Awami Legue politician 'stunned' by son's role in Dhaka attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'My son used to pray five times a day from a young age. But we never imagined this. There was nothing at home, no books or anything to indicate he was leaning that way, So we had no inkling,' he said.

PM's Dhaka visit: By no means a write-off

PM's Dhaka visit: By no means a write-off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Indian commentators are inclined to view the country's relations with its neighbours almost exclusively through the prism of the ascendancy of China's diplomacy in South Asia, says M K Bhadrakumar.

World Cup impasse: ICC chairman Barclay, CEO Allardice to meet Sethi

World Cup impasse: ICC chairman Barclay, CEO Allardice to meet Sethi

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The ICC chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice will be meeting PCB chairman Najam Sethi at board's Lahore headquarters to discuss the issues related to their participation in the ODI World Cup.