Sylhet

Interview / On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story

Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience

Bangladesh A salvage draw in rain-hit affair

The first of the three-match unofficial Test between Bangladesh A and their West Indian counterparts ended in a draw at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium yesterday after rain, which played a significant role throughout the match, again came to the Afif Hossain-led side’s rescue.

Tigers to conduct training camp in Sylhet before travelling to UK

Bangladesh team will conduct a short training camp in Sylhet before departing for the United Kingdom for the three-match ODI series against Ireland, informed Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations committee chairman Jalal Yunus on Monday. 

Top 5 ongoing budget tours in Bangladesh under Tk 15,000

It is possible to travel on a budget even to some of the best holiday destinations in Bangladesh if the trip is short and you do not mind travelling with a group of like-minded travellers. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 ongoing budget tours you can take in Bangladesh that will cost you under Tk 15,000!

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.

Robiul replaces Jamal in starting eleven

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan was dropped from the starting eleven in the second FIFA friendly against Seychelles at Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.

Seychelles coach wary of Tapu, Tariq

Seychelles coach Neville Both is wary of challenge posed by Bangladesh’s two centre-backs – Tapu Barman and Tariq Kazi – and midfielder Jamal Bhuiyan ahead of the second FIFA friendly match in Sylhet on Tuesday.

Tapu proud of defenders scoring goals

The defenders are doing the job of the forwards by scoring goals for the men in red and green, even though the forwards are statistically still ahead of defenders in terms of scoring international goals.

No one like Kingsley: Jamal Bhuiyan

Ahead of the matches first of two FIFA friendlies against Seychelles, Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan feels the need for having naturalised Nigerian footballer Eleta Kingsley in the squad as the 33-year-old forward is counting hours to make his debut for Bangladesh.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story

Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

Bangladesh A salvage draw in rain-hit affair

The first of the three-match unofficial Test between Bangladesh A and their West Indian counterparts ended in a draw at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium yesterday after rain, which played a significant role throughout the match, again came to the Afif Hossain-led side’s rescue.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Tigers to conduct training camp in Sylhet before travelling to UK

Bangladesh team will conduct a short training camp in Sylhet before departing for the United Kingdom for the three-match ODI series against Ireland, informed Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations committee chairman Jalal Yunus on Monday. 

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Top 5 ongoing budget tours in Bangladesh under Tk 15,000

It is possible to travel on a budget even to some of the best holiday destinations in Bangladesh if the trip is short and you do not mind travelling with a group of like-minded travellers. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 ongoing budget tours you can take in Bangladesh that will cost you under Tk 15,000!

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Robiul replaces Jamal in starting eleven

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan was dropped from the starting eleven in the second FIFA friendly against Seychelles at Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

Seychelles coach wary of Tapu, Tariq

Seychelles coach Neville Both is wary of challenge posed by Bangladesh’s two centre-backs – Tapu Barman and Tariq Kazi – and midfielder Jamal Bhuiyan ahead of the second FIFA friendly match in Sylhet on Tuesday.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

Tapu proud of defenders scoring goals

The defenders are doing the job of the forwards by scoring goals for the men in red and green, even though the forwards are statistically still ahead of defenders in terms of scoring international goals.

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

No one like Kingsley: Jamal Bhuiyan

Ahead of the matches first of two FIFA friendlies against Seychelles, Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan feels the need for having naturalised Nigerian footballer Eleta Kingsley in the squad as the 33-year-old forward is counting hours to make his debut for Bangladesh.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Liton falls for 70, Shanto brings up 50

Tamim Iqbal was the only wicket to fall, the Bangladesh skipper becoming a victim to Mark Adair’s direct throw on an ill-judged single.