NEW DELHI: The Sri Lanka and Bangladesh rivalry lived up to the spectators’ expectations as the Tigers secured a nail-biting two-wicket victory over the Lions at Grand Prairie Stadium in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Saturday.The match was a rollercoaster of emotions with momentum shifts keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Bangladesh,…
The United States pulled off a shocking five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Twenty20 international in Houston on Tuesday, providing a timely boost ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup.The USA will host group stage games in the tournament, co-hosted with the West Indies, and the three-match series with Bangladesh serves as their main warm-up.ALSO…
KOLKATA/MATHABHANGA/MALBAZAR: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stirred the CAA pot in twin pockets of north Bengal bordering Bangladesh on Thursday, warning those thinking of registering under the new law that this could result in them losing the rights they already enjoy such as access to the Trinamool govt’s flagship welfare schemes.“The moment you register under CAA,…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The law enables granting of citizenship to citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist & Parsi communities, who had migrated to India before December 31, 2014.An online system for application, processing & grant of citizenship…
NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam showcased a stunning bowling performance, claiming a match haul of 10 wickets, to lead Bangladesh to a commanding 150-run victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Sylhet on Saturday.Facing a target of 332 on a turning track, New Zealand entered the final day at 113/7, navigating a…
NEW DELHI: Global fashion retailers including H&M and Gap are committed to raising purchase prices for Bangladesh-made clothing to help factories there offset higher workers’ wages, a U.S.-based association representing more than 1,000 brands said. Bangladesh is the world’s biggest garments exporter after China. This week, after deadly protests between police and factory workers, the…
The red-hot captain-opener has given himself license to go for the jugular in the initial overs, allowing Kohli & the rest of the middle-order to play to their strengths & coolly consolidate the early advantage. Or, when the plan works perfectly, maybe even chase a few milestones!DHARAMSHALA: There seems to be a lot of hand-wringing…
