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.
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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.
Business leaders call for extension of loan repayment period
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has urged Bangladesh Bank to extend the loan repayment period for defaulters from three months to nine months...
Walton launches new 4K interactive displays
Walton Digi-Tech Industries limited has recently launched 12 new models of large-screen interactive displays with 4K IPS UHD screen resolution in the tech market, said a press release...
How Keys banished fear of failure to shine on the Grand Slam stage
Being told you will be a future world number one at the age of 14 is an extremely tough burden for any young athlete to carry -- just ask Madison Keys.
Clinical Sinner surges past Zverev to retain Australian Open title
A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and cement his status as the world's dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams.
BCI calls for delaying LDC graduation by 3 years
The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries on Saturday urged the government to postpone the country鈥檚 graduation from the Least Developed Countries category for at least three years...
Two more factories get LEED certification
Two new factories in Bangladesh have got LEED certification since Bangladesh鈥檚 RMG industry remains unwavering in its commitment to sustainable growth amidst the challenges posed by a global economic downturn...
Sinner wary of 鈥榩hysical beast鈥� Zverev in final
Jannik Sinner is wary of 鈥榩hysical beast鈥� Alexander Zverev as the Italian bids to join an elite group with back-to-back Australian Open titles in a final that pits the world鈥檚 top two players.
Govt should, rather, improve public industry management
FOUR state-run corporations having counted Tk 282.38 billion in losses in 28 years is a glaring example of inefficiency and mismanagement. The mismanagement in two corporations, the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation and the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation, resulted in the closure of 31 mills during the third tenure, 2019鈥�2024, of the...
'Best honeymoon ever': Keys hails reluctant husband-coach after Slam win
Madison Keys paid tribute to her coach and new husband Bjorn Fratangelo saying it 鈥榳as the best honeymoon ever鈥� after winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday aged 29 -- and then revealed he did not even want the job.
'Young Federer' wins Australian Open boys' title
Henry Bernet achieved something Roger Federer failed to do by winning the Australian Open boys' title Saturday, with the young Swiss using comparisons to his illustrious compatriot as motivation.