'Emotional' Karunaratne eyes coaching career after Test farewell
Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne said Sunday it had been 鈥榓 very emotional day鈥� after his 100th and final Test ended with a defeat to Australia.
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Dominant Australia sweep Sri Lanka
Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket victory before lunch on day four.
Current business policy discourages investment, industrial growth: Hatem
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Mohammad Hatem urged the interim government to implement policies discussing with business people and other stakeholders to attract more investment, grow industries, and generate more employment...
Dhaka Chamber demands a simplified Tax, VAT system
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed stressed the need for simplifying the tax and VAT system, also simplifying the system according to the size, nature, and capacity of the businesses by removing complexity and bottlenecks in the import-export procedures and fixing a realistic VAT rate...
Australia two wickets away from series sweep
Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle.
Smith, Carey tons put Australia into lead
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
Industries reeling from persistent gas crisis
Industry insiders have said that due to years of interruption in gas supply, export-oriented industries and other manufacturing units were facing an acute crisis...
Small traders seek measures to do business smoothly
Small traders have urged the government to take measures so that the small traders or shopkeepers can do their businesses smoothly...
Australia to punish Nazi salute with minimum one year in jail
Australian lawmakers passed anti-hate legislation on Thursday, enforcing minimum sentences for a string of offences including a year in jail for a Nazi salute.
Forging a Shared Future exchange session held
Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation and the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently hosted an exchange session titled 鈥楩orging a Shared Future鈥� at the Westin in the city...
Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday.
Australia's Stoinis retires from ODIs ahead of Champions Trophy
Marcus Stoinis on Thursday announced his immediate retirement from one-day international cricket, leaving Australia needing to replace the all-rounder in their Champions Trophy squad.
Sri Lanka's Karunaratne to bow out of Tests after 'fulfilling dream'
Dimuth Karunaratne said he had fulfilled a childhood dream after the Sri Lanka opener announced that his 100th Test, against Australia starting Thursday, will be his last.
Gill says World Cup triumph, not Australia loss, defines India
Reigning T20 World Cup champions India have been in top form across all formats, vice-captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, dismissing his side's Test defeat in Australia as a one-off.
Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
Australia captain Pat Cummins is 鈥榟ugely unlikely鈥� for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said Wednesday.
Ceramic businesses ask not to hike gas price
The country鈥檚 ceramic manufacturers urged the government not to increase the price of gas and demanded that necessary steps be taken to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to the ceramic industry...
IPF 2025 to begin Feb 12
The Bangladesh International Plastics, Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition, also called IPF 2025, is going to be held from February 12 to 15 at ICCB Dhaka, said a press release...
23 RMG makers may lose $30m as Mosaic鈥檚 chains to be closed
At least 23 readymade garment manufacturers of Bangladesh are at risk of not receiving payment of about $30 million from Mosaic Brands Limited, one of Australia鈥檚 largest retailers, as all its fashion chains of Mosaic are to be shut down soon permanently...
Sri Lanka crash to worst Test defeat in Australia thrashing
Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs.
BSCIC wins award at DITF-2025
The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation has won award for securing the first position under best reserved stall category at the closing ceremony of the 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2025, said a press release...
Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
SMUCT, SAE sign credit transfer arrangement
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology and SAE University College, Australia signed a credit transfer arrangement agreement virtually on Thursday...
DITF to end today
The 29th edition of the month-long Dhaka聽International Trade Fair-2025 will come to an end today...
Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6
Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.
AIB gets PCI DSS certification
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Wednesday received the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Certification, said a press release...
Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs
Australia's Steve Smith joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.
Govt to close all laid-off Beximco companies
The government has decided to close 12 laid-off companies within Beximco Industrial Park and pay the legal dues to the affected workers by February.
Walton records Tk 304cr net profit in July-Dec
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has recorded Tk 304.47 crore net profit during the first half or July-December period of 2024 of the 2024-25 financial year, said a press release...
Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka
Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle.
