HISTORICAL FACTS: Sylhet - The Untold Story

Burden of Sylhet referendum

This article delves into the enduring effects of the Partition on Sylhet and its inhabitants. Numerous families abandoned their homes, moving to regions like Assam and Shillong. With backing from both the Assam Congress and the Muslim League, Sylhet's separation from Assam was pursued to foster a linguistically unified province…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Where India's Border Towns Blur Every Line Between Culture, Identity, and Crossing

Moreh, Manipur: The Market That Ignores the LineThe stalls at Moreh's daily market sell Myanmarese thanaka paste three rows from Indian turmeric, and the sellers switch between Meitei, Burmese, and a stitched-together pidgin depending on who is standing in front of them. The border crossing here is a gate, technically,…

Times Life · Aug 4

Women's T20 World Cup may be shifted out of Bangladesh

MUMBAI: The Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, scheduled for Oct 3 to 20 in Dhaka and Sylhet this year, could be in jeopardy due to recent developments in Bangladesh.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2024

India women beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in third T20I, take 3-0 unassailable lead

NEW DELHI: India continued their dominance in the women's T20I series, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead by convincingly defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third match held in Sylhet.

The Times of India · May 2, 2024

India beats Bangladesh by 44 runs in first women's T20I

India's clinical bowling led by Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar outclassed Bangladesh by 44 runs in Sylhet.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

India to play five-match T20I series against Bangladesh in Sylhet

India women's team to face Bangladesh in five-match T20I series as part of T20 World Cup preparation.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

SL vs BAN first Test | Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva make history; Bangladesh in trouble

Sri Lanka sets 511 target for Bangladesh in Sylhet Test as Mendis and de Silva create history as they became third pair to score centuries in both innings.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

1st Test: Seamers put Sri Lanka in control as Bangladesh stutter at 32/3 in reply to 280 on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both showcased remarkable batting performances, each scoring a century to propel Sri Lanka to a total of 280 runs in their first innings on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2024

BAN vs NZ second Test | Rain washes out second day play in Mirpur

Ban vs NZ 2nd Test; Rain forces 2nd day of Bangladesh-NZ Test to be called off; NZ trail by 117 runs. Bangladesh all out for 172, NZ 55-5. Rebuilding job ahead for Mitchell & Phillips as better weather forecast for remainder of match.

The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Tim Southee refuses to attribute New Zealand's loss to World Cup exhaustion

In the aftermath of the opening Test in Sylhet, New Zealand cricket captain Tim Southee acknowledged that Bangladesh, in their ever-improving form, outplayed his team to win the match.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023