News for 'Old Dhaka'

England players must trust security and tour Bangladesh: Vaughan

England players must trust security and tour Bangladesh: Vaughan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has called on his country's players to go ahead with their tour of Bangladesh, saying that they should trust the security experts and ignore the political machinations. England's players were earlier given a choice to decide whether they want to tour Bangladesh later this year in the wake of the security concerns despite the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and its longstanding security expert, Reg Dickason, deeming the trip to Dhaka as safe.

Bangladesh arrests 4 suspects in Italian aid worker's murder

Bangladesh arrests 4 suspects in Italian aid worker's murder

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Bangladeshi police on Monday arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in the murder of an Italian aid worker in Dhaka last month for which the dreaded Islamic State terror group claimed responsibility.

Blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh; fourth incident this year

Blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh; fourth incident this year

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

40-year-old secular blogger Niloy Neel was an activist of the platform demanding capital punishment for the 1971 war criminals -- the Ganajagaran Mancha.

I would love to carry on as long as possible: Gayle

I would love to carry on as long as possible: Gayle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Chris Gayle was not part of the West Indies team for the India tour last December, having opted out to use the time to 'reflect' on his future in international cricket.

Suspected 'Chinese spy' held along India-Bangladesh border

Suspected 'Chinese spy' held along India-Bangladesh border

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

A 35-year-old Chinese man was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) from along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal on Thursday, with the paramilitary force saying security agencies are probing if he was working for an intelligence agency of the neighbouring country, officials said.

Blogger Avijit's wife, father battle for justice

Blogger Avijit's wife, father battle for justice

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The Dhaka police have identified 15 suspects in the horrific Avijit Roy murder case.

Bangar turns down Bangladesh coaching offer

Bangar turns down Bangladesh coaching offer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has decided against taking the Bangladesh Cricket Board's offer to become its Test team's consultant citing his personal and professional commitments. Bangar was offered to coach Bangladesh batsmen in red-ball cricket eight weeks ago but he could not take up the offer as he signed a two-year contract with Star Sports in the interim.

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sheikh Hasina's government has launched a relentless war against terrorism since the Dhaka cafe carnage in July 2016, but as Bangladesh's terror networks exploit new technologies and new tactics, the challenge to eliminate jihad gets tougher, points out Binodkumar Singh.

2021 iPhone Photography Awards

2021 iPhone Photography Awards

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sharan Shetty from India wins 1st Place as Photographer of the Year in the 14th Annual iPhone Photography Awards 2021.

Day 2: Modi visits Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Hindu temples in Bangladesh

Day 2: Modi visits Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Hindu temples in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and paid floral tributes to him, becoming the first-ever foreign Head of State or Head of Government to pay homage at the grave of 'Bangabandhu' at Tungipara in southwestern Bangladesh.

Main suspect in Avijit Roy murder case killed by Bangladesh cops

Main suspect in Avijit Roy murder case killed by Bangladesh cops

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

He said the militant was killed in a pre-dawn encounter in Dhaka and was named in a police list as Shariful or Sharif, but he previously used several other names like Sakib alias Saleh alias Arif alias Hadi-1.

Bangladesh bans preacher Zakir Naik's 'Peace TV'

Bangladesh bans preacher Zakir Naik's 'Peace TV'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Britain and Canada have already banned Naik from visiting several years ago.

Bangladeshi woman trained 30 terrorists in Bengal madrassa

Bangladeshi woman trained 30 terrorists in Bengal madrassa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

How Bangaldesh's Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen recruits and trains terrorists in West Bengal.

Landslide win for Hasina in Bangladesh polls; Opposition rejects results

Landslide win for Hasina in Bangladesh polls; Opposition rejects results

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The ruling Awami League-led grand alliance has won 288 seats in the 300-member Parliament, Election Commission secretary Helaluddin Ahmed said.

Bangladesh cricketer Shuvo hospitalised after being hit by bouncer

Bangladesh cricketer Shuvo hospitalised after being hit by bouncer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Bangladesh's international cricketer Suhrawadi Shuvo was hospitalised Saturday after he was hit on the neck by a bouncer during a domestic league match.

Border killing: B'desh summons Indian envoy

Border killing: B'desh summons Indian envoy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Bangladesh on Sunday summoned the Indian high commissioner in Dhaka to lodge a protest against the killing of a 15-year old girl, allegedly by Border Security Force personnel, ahead of a crucial bilateral meeting of senior home ministry officials. BSF men reportedly shot Falani as she was trying to return home from India, where she was working. "The acting foreign secretary handed over a note protesting the brutal and senseless killing of a minor girl," said Bangladesh.

Modi meets 'valued friend' Hasina in New York

Modi meets 'valued friend' Hasina in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a "productive meeting" his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York discussing bilateral ties.

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for Rangpur Riders against Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history in the Bangladesh Premier League final on Tuesday.

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Bangladesh rolls out the red carpet for PM Modi

Bangladesh rolls out the red carpet for PM Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Ahead of Modi's two-day visit, the capital city Dhaka is having a festive look with streets adorned with life-size cutouts of Modi.

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Minerva will next be seen in action against Chennaiyin FC on June 19 in Guwahati while Manang will play Dhaka Abahani.

How have India fared in one-off Tests?

How have India fared in one-off Tests?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers.

IGI: Man held in bid to smuggle Indian currency

IGI: Man held in bid to smuggle Indian currency

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

A 35-year-old man was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for allegedly attempting to smuggle Indian currency worth Rs 17.50 lakh to Dhaka by air, a senior customs official said on Monday.

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

A snowy fishing village in Greenland, a vulture soaring through the sky in Spain, and a trio of actors gearing up for an opera performance in China all make up the award winners in the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year awards. Chosen from thousands of entries, the winning snap is called Winter in Greenland and was taken by Weimin Chu. It depicts the fishing village of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland. Chu will receive $7,500 (Rs 5.21 lakh) and a post on National Geographic Travel's Instagram account, @natgeotravel. Here we present the winners in each of the three categories.

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Criticised for being too big, Janette Tirkey is winning hearts on the ramp.

World Cup squad: Bangladesh pick all-rounder Sarkar

World Cup squad: Bangladesh pick all-rounder Sarkar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

All-rounder Soumya Sarkar has been rewarded for his strong domestic performance with a spot in Bangladesh's 15-man World Cup squad.

Dravid in hospital after fracturing jaw

Dravid in hospital after fracturing jaw

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

India batsman Rahul Dravid was on Monday hospitalised in Dhaka after being struck on his face by a bouncer from Bangladesh pacer Shahadat Hossain during day two of the second and final Test. The 37-year-old has fractured his jaw and has been kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under observation as a precautionary measure at the Square Hospital in Dhaka.

Indian militant arrested in Bangladesh

Indian militant arrested in Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

An absconding Indian militant suspected to have turned a co-ordinator for Lashkar-e-Tayiba in Bangladesh was arrested in Dhaka in an overnight swoop, the police said.

Injured Anderson to miss Bangladesh tour

Injured Anderson to miss Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

England pace bowler James Anderson has been ruled out of the team's Test series in Bangladesh next month after the 34-year-old failed to recover fully from a shoulder injury.

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The government on Tuesday remained non-committal on taking action against a controversial Indian Islamic preacher, who was followed by one of the five Bangladeshi militants, who killed 22 people at a restaurant in Dhaka.

How former Mumbai batsman Rajput has rebuilt Zimbabwe

How former Mumbai batsman Rajput has rebuilt Zimbabwe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Zimbabwe recorded their first Test win in five years over hosts Bangladesh, and their head coach Lalchand Rajput says it feels like a Diwali gift to him.

Doctor hacked to death, professor injured by IS in Bangladesh

Doctor hacked to death, professor injured by IS in Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 May 2016

58-year-old doctor Sanaur Rahman was riding home on his motorbike when he was attacked by machete-wielding militants in Kushtia town.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com11 May 2016

73-year-old leader of the Bangladesh's largest Islamist party had refused to seek presidential clemency.

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shakib accepted charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and therefore does not have the right to appeal against the punishment, which could have been a maximum of five years.

Asian Archery: India wins 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze

Asian Archery: India wins 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Indian archers produced an impressive performance, grabbing three gold, four silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Championships in Dhaka on Thursday.

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.