Dubai [UAE], May 26 (ANI): Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan has become only the third bowler from his country to be ranked among the top two of the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings after a fine showing in the first two matches of their ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League series
Melbourne [Australia], May 26 (ANI): Keeping an eye on preparations for the T20 World Cup in October-November, Australia will play five T20Is against Bangladesh in August. The series is set to take place after the white-ball series against West Indies.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 26 (ANI): A complete team effort saw Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka by 103 runs (DLS method) in the second ODI on Tuesday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Skipper Tamim Iqbal wants the team to try and nail the 'perfect game'.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 25 (ANI): Mushfiqur Rahim smashed a gutsy ton before Mehidy Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman picked three wickets respectively to help Bangladesh win the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 25 (ANI): Concerned over the degrading economic condition of Pakistan, a former adviser to the World Bank said that if it continues with its dismal performance, then there is a possibility that Islamabad could be seeking aid from Bangladesh in 2030.
Tokyo [Japan], May 25 (ANI): Japan on Tuesday said it has extended the quarantine period for travelers who have recently been to India and five other South Asian countries amid growing concerns over B.1.617 Covid-19 variant.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 24 (ANI): Bangladesh, world's third largest Muslim country, which was swept by a wave of Islamic militancy from 1999 to 2005, has seen an increase in terrorist activity in recent years, including attacks on foreigners, activists and religious minorities.
Beijing [China], May 24 (ANI): China's warning of 'substantial damage' to bilateral ties with Bangladesh if the latter joined the Quad alliance emanates from a fear of Beijing losing another ally, which forms a critical part of the country's strategic focus on South Asia.
Cairo [Egypt], May 24 (ANI): Bahrain will suspend entry of travellers from countries on its 'Red List' which includes India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh due to the COVID-19 situation in these nations.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 24 (ANI): Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is "hopeful" of playing the second ODI against Sri Lanka despite suffering from a cramp in the opening game on Sunday.
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 24 (ANI): Myanmar ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday appeared in court in person for the first time since she was put under house arrest after the coup on February 1.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 24 (ANI): After winning the first ODI against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraj said that his side always plays well in the 50-over format, but it was important to take an early lead in the series.