News for 'Old Dhaka'

Gambhir ton ensures easy win for India

Gambhir ton ensures easy win for India

Rediff.com12 May 2007

India beat Bangladesh by 46 runs in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

NIA issues notice to Zakir Naik, asks him to appear on March 14

NIA issues notice to Zakir Naik, asks him to appear on March 14

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Naik, the founder of proscribed Islamic Research Foundation, has been asked to appear before the anti-terror agency at its headquarters in Delhi on March 14

Batting a major worry for England ahead of India series

Batting a major worry for England ahead of India series

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

England coach Trevor Bayliss knows there is no quick fix to his side's batting problems against spin but hopes that their recent exposure to conditions in Bangladesh will help them in a five-Test series against India, starting next week.

India and Bangladesh renew hope in ties

India and Bangladesh renew hope in ties

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

India and Bangladesh have opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled the 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a fresh line of credit of $2 billion (Rs 12,821 crore) to the neighbouring country.

Injured Anderson misses out as England unchanged for India tour

Injured Anderson misses out as England unchanged for India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

England have named an unchanged squad for their tour of India with their all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson not included in the initial 16-man list for the five-Test series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina charged with murder

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina charged with murder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The murders took place in October 2006.

Protests in Bangladesh over 'biased' umpiring in India QF

Protests in Bangladesh over 'biased' umpiring in India QF

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Hundreds of Bangladesh cricket supporters burnt an effigy of Pakistani cricket umpire Aleem Dar and marched in the capital, Dhaka, after the country was knocked out of the World Cup

Bangladesh elect to field

Bangladesh elect to field

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Eighteen--year-old Ishant Sharma was handed his Test debut. He replaced V R V Singh, who failed to make any impression in the first Test at Chittagong.

'Stokes can be one of all-time great all-rounders'

'Stokes can be one of all-time great all-rounders'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

England's Ben Stokes could mature into one of the greatest ever all-rounders, coach Trevor Bayliss said after the 25-year-old's match-winning performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Former South Africa and Australia coach, Mickey Arthur has been named coach of the Pakistan Cricket team. He succeeds Waqar Younis, who resigned following the team's disastrous World Twenty20 campaign.

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Akayed Ullah had no criminal record back home, a police official said, even as Dhaka vowed "zero tolerance" against terrorism.

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Uncapped teenage fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will join the 13-member West Indies squad for the second Test against India starting in Kingston, Jamaica on July 30, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said. The 19-year-old Joseph has performed outstanding bowling feats for the U-19 side where he snared 13 wickets to lead West Indies to their World Cup title in Bangladesh. No other changes have been made to the Jason Holder-led squad which looked inexperienced against India's supremacy in the first game as they were thrashed by an innings and 92 runs.

What Thor likes about India

What Thor likes about India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'It was like being in the Colosseum.'

Zakir Naik will not be deported, says Malaysian PM

Zakir Naik will not be deported, says Malaysian PM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Mahathir Mohamad's statement came a day after the ministry of external affairs said that the extradition request of Naik made by India is under the active consideration of the Malaysian government, as per the media reports.

Can depleted England repeat 2012 magic in India?

Can depleted England repeat 2012 magic in India?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Alastair Cook's England seem to have neither the form nor the resources to repeat their 2012 heroics against an Indian team determined to cement their top Test rankings in a five-match series starting at Rajkot on Wednesday.

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Akhtaruzzaman Elias's The Raincoat describes the effect of the 1971 war on a college and on one of its teachers in particular.

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold discussions with the government about his $2 billion investment plans in Bangladesh.

Top ten centurions in Tests

Top ten centurions in Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Sachin Tendulkar struck a world record 35th Test hundred in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Naik is said to have acquired citizenship of Saudi Arabia but this has not been confirmed yet.

Bloodbath in Bangladesh; IS terrorists slay 20 foreigners in cafe

Bloodbath in Bangladesh; IS terrorists slay 20 foreigners in cafe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

All the hostages killed during the 12-hour siege by Islamic State terrorists were foreigners, with most being Italian or Japanese.

Over 5,300 arrested in Bangladesh in anti-terror crackdown

Over 5,300 arrested in Bangladesh in anti-terror crackdown

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

As many as 2,128 people have been arrested on the second day of a nationwide anti-terror crackdown, police said, adding 48 of them belonged to various militant outfits.

India dare not treat Pakistan like Myanmar, warns Musharraf

India dare not treat Pakistan like Myanmar, warns Musharraf

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Musharraf said, "After 50 years you are trying to whip up anti-Pakistan feelings in Bangladesh... is this a very peaceful attitude...without any whatsoever rhyme or reason."

India seek 8th SAFF Cup title

India seek 8th SAFF Cup title

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India will start as favourites against Maldives in the summit clash of the South Asian Football Federation Cup, in Dhaka, on Saturday.

BSF jawan killed, 1 injured in firing by Bangladeshi troops

BSF jawan killed, 1 injured in firing by Bangladeshi troops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The BGB Director General has assured a through probe of the incident, they said.

Vincent says guilty of not reporting bookmaker approach

Vincent says guilty of not reporting bookmaker approach

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has pleaded guilty to not reporting an approach by a bookmaker while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League last year.

A tale of two 'warriors'

A tale of two 'warriors'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.

How to look rich when you're poor!

How to look rich when you're poor!

Rediff.com1 May 2004

Sri Lanka well-placed after seamers dismiss Bangladesh cheaply

Sri Lanka well-placed after seamers dismiss Bangladesh cheaply

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka's seamers shared eight wickets to vindicate captain Angelo Mathews's decision to bowl after winning the toss as Bangladesh were shot out for 232 on the opening day of the first Test in Dhaka on Monday. In reply, the tourists were 60 for no loss when stumps were drawn, with Dimuth Karunaratne unbeaten on 28 and Kaushal Silva on 30.

Why Modi will get a hero's welcome in Bangladesh

Why Modi will get a hero's welcome in Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The parliamentary clearance to the Land Boundary Agreement Bill has ensured that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets the same tumultuous welcome which late Indira Gandhi received when she first visited Bangladesh after the liberation war in 1972

'Pressure is on India not Bangladesh'

'Pressure is on India not Bangladesh'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

India may be the outright favourites in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Bangladesh but the defending champions will be under more pressure, former captains Mohammad Ashraful and Habibul Bashar said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh books former PM Khaleda Zia in sedition case

Bangladesh books former PM Khaleda Zia in sedition case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia was booked for sedition over her alleged "slanderous comments" concerning martyrs of the 1971 liberation war against Pakistan.

Bangladesh confers Award of Liberation War Honour on Vajpayee

Bangladesh confers Award of Liberation War Honour on Vajpayee

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Sunday conferred Award of Bangladesh Liberation War Honour for his "active role" in the country's independence struggle and consolidating India's friendship with the nation.

Bangladesh: BNP leader sentenced to life imprisonment

Bangladesh: BNP leader sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A special Bangladeshi tribunal on Wednesday sentenced opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's 83-year-old leader Abdul Alim to jail until death for committing large-scale killings and other war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.

Zakir Naik to address media tomorrow

Zakir Naik to address media tomorrow

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, facing heat over allegation of inspiring some of the Dhaka attackers through his speeches, has cancelled his press briefing again, citing pressure from authorities of the venue where he was slated to interact with the media via Skype.

Ashwin's 'bunny' Duckett may be left out of Mohali Test

Ashwin's 'bunny' Duckett may be left out of Mohali Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

England are set to recall Jos Buttler as a specialist batsman in their team for the third Test against India in Mohali with Ben Duckett facing the axe after his struggles against off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the first two matches.

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

His debut novel The Story of a Brief Marriage, set in the backdrop of the civil war.

Mukesh Kumar wins Bangladesh Open golf

Mukesh Kumar wins Bangladesh Open golf

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

The 36-year-old Mhow-based golfer won his eighth title in 14 events this season in the process.