Bangabandhu National Stadium is the national stadium and main sports arena in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located at Motijheel at the heart of the capital city, Dhaka. The stadium is variously known as Number 1 National Stadium, Dhaka Stadium etc.

photo credit: Ershad Ahmed

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bird'seye view of Bangabandhu Football stadium and Bhasani Hockey stadium

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renovated south view

Those blue decorative accents around the outside and the track around the field are both new to me. Although I would have preferred that this stadium be kept for cricket in view of the upcoming World Cup, nonetheless I have to compliment the improvements.

^^ Yes, moving cricket to mirpur was a poor decision in my opinion.

Anyway, I've been reading a lot about some drastic improvements to the mirpur stadium..are these improvements actually visible from the outside and from the stands or are they just the dressing rooms, the press areas, and improved field drainage? it would be nice to see some pictures of the "improved" mirpur stadium.

Indoor Stadium at Mirpur

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Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium : construction photos from a few months back. (25th of September, 2006)

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Mirpur Stadium: Full 3D rendering of night view.

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Mirpur Stadium: An architectural 3D rendition of the Mirpur Stadium project.

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Current Stadium Gallery view during re-construction.

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New Media Center during construction.

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Media Center in computer 3D rendering.

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Side view & front view of Media Center 3D rendering.

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The Entry Ramp of Mirpur Stadium, a 3D rendering.

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Main Entry 3D rendering

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Main Entry during construction.

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Work underway in players vewing area.

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3D rendering of VIP Gallery covers.

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VIP Entry under construction during 2006

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Outside view of VIP area during constuction

Looks like it will be a world class stadium when finished. According to the local newspaper only 40% of the work is finished.

All photos courtesy www.banglacricket.com

Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka

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few more photos of the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka

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I hope they take the world cup as incentive to develop the area around the stadium and not just the stadium itself.

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Mirpur Stadium taken a few years ago

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Mirpur Stadium now

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Amazing pics Tmac!

Taking cricket away from this stadium was one of the worst decisions ever by the National sports council....I wish they could bring it back.Mirpur stadium might be good ,but I hate the location and its so far away from the city center.Bangabandhu National Stadium was perfect!

Mirza, if you ever have the time, I would love to see what the surroundings of Mirpur Stadium are like today as well as what highrises are in that area (in one of the pics above there is something going up next to Grameen Bank).

Great pics. They should really improve the exterior of the the Bangabandhu stadium. The interior is fine but the exterior looks horrible, even though its better than before. They should make it look more modern, might help.

As for cricket moving to mirpur, it may seem like a bad decision at the moment but if they can (and i doubt it) follow the plans and improve the entire area and signinficantly modernize it, then at the end of the day, i think it will be a good decision. The area around Bangabandhu is extremely crowded and only going to get worse and cricket drawing such huge crowds, i think its better to put it somewhere where there is more room for change in the long run. They just have to execute the idea properly.

I am sorry too,not to see cricket in BNS. I enjoyed some international and domestic matches there back in late 90s.
Actually its not like BCB just decided to leave BNS and go to Mirpur...rather they fought to be there, they shared it for a few years with football (BFF).But there was a real fuss about overlapping with seasons and eventually they lost it by some beurocratic debates...BFF has a lot of big gigs you know.

But to avoid crowd, moving to Mirpur is not the solution, as Mirpur is very crowded now, not a bare place like 10 year ago it was. But I was happy to see Mirpur stadium last night on TV. It looks nice and festive after all the beautification done.

You know the inauguration of next CWC will be held in BD, and to host it BNS is selected primarily. BCB will borrow it from BFF, but it is still 4 years away...a lot may happen by 2011. I would love to see the inauguration with Motijheel skyline above.

Bongobondhu National Stadium was originally constructed for cricket. Since football had always been the most favorite sport of Bangladeshis. So after independence, the stadium was used for soccer and cricket used to be played in outer stadium. When cricket gained popularity, we felt the need for another stadium. Why Mirpur?

1) No space in the city.
2) Worst traffic jams when there was a good game.
3) Hooliganism of indisciplined supporters of defeated teams.

Ya, it was.
And BNS is the only stadium to host the first tests of two countries:in 1955 for Pakistan and in 1999 for Bangladesh. India were the guest on both occassions.

Not a stadium but a sporting venue nonetheless..BMA Bhatiary Golf & Country Club in chittagong.

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venue of today's match
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Is the India - Bangladesh match today being played in Mirpur? I thought reconstruction of the stadium was still ongoing? Or have they finished?

Not a stadium question. Can you guys, living in Dhaka, post some pictures of Ramna park? Don't know which thread will be good for that.

Not a stadium question. Can you guys, living in Dhaka, post some pictures of Ramna park? Don't know which thread will be good for that.

there are some photos of Ramna Park posted in Dhaka famous landmarks thread.

Is the India - Bangladesh match today being played in Mirpur? I thought reconstruction of the stadium was still ongoing? Or have they finished?

Yap.
According to TV news last night, BCB has a swanky plan to make this a very modern venue with a lot more improvements to come within next 6 months. In that sense, 50% of the job is finished by now. But the facilities available now fairly satisfies ICC requirements. So they kicked off there again today...

Mirpur Sher-E-Bangla Stadium

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^^ The grass looks very professionally cut. That is something people in more developed countries might take for granted, but I don't think I've seen such a nice job in Bangladesh before. Just one more baby step on the road of progress...

An article about Chittagong Stadium in Hindustan Times.

Chittagong stadium is ecologists' delight

The unique setting of the Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium where the third India-Bangladesh One-day International will be played on Tuesday will please environmentalists immensely as a thick green cover surrounds the venue.

As international cricket returns to this port city after five months, first-time visitors to Chittagong were welcomed by large green fields and tall trees next to the stadium. It reminds one of the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in central Sri Lanka that is surrounded by a thick green jungle.

There is sparse habitation around the stadium, and the people who live nearby are fishermen.

The stadium is the second international venue in the city. The old venue, MA Aziz Stadium, hosted eight Test matches and 10 ODIs before being discarded.

The venue for Tuesday's ODI is not as big as the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Nor does it have as many facilities as in Dhaka. But there are a few aspects that stand. The foremost is the green settings, with large fields and tall trees adding to the stadium's scenic beauty.

The stands of this stadium give the impression of being old, but it is not. It was built specifically for cricket and opened when Bangladesh hosted the under-19 World Cup in 2004. It is one of the cricket-specific stadiums built in each of the six divisions of the country when the World Cup was held.

A highlight of these six stadiums is that each one has an indoor practice facility. The Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium has three artificial indoor pitches.

There are just a few concrete buildings around the stadium. Inside, the stands are not tall; the maximum height is 13 steps. There is a 100-metre stretch on one side of the field that has no stands at all, just fencing to keep spectators away from the field.

The tallest building in the stadium is the pavilion, which houses the two dressing rooms. The umpires and the match referee also sit there besides the dignitaries.

The media box is on the opposite side of the pavilion. Behind it, one can only see vast fields and nothing else.

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Situated about half-an-hour outside the city centre, the Chittagong Divisional Stadium was one of the five purpose-built cricket grounds established in the run-up to the 2004 Under-19 World Cup. It was finally granted full international status in January 2006, ahead of Sri Lanka's visit to the country.
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Indoor Practice Place...
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From Google Earth...
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Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium

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Chittagong MA Aziz Stadium used to be the main stadium in Chittagong.

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Comilla Stadium

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Bogra Shaheed Chandu Stadium is located in Bogra, in northwestern Bangladesh. It became a Test cricket venue on 8 March 2006, when it hosted a test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It has a capacity of 34,000.

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Narayanganj Osmani Stadium is a stadium located in Fatullah, in central Bangladesh. It became a Test cricket venue on 9 April 2006, when it hosted a test match between Australia and Bangladesh. It's capacity is 22,000.

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wow!! I didn't know we had such nice/big venues at places like Bogra and Narayanganj. very impressive! Also...the mirpur stadium is nice...even though I love the Dhaka stadium.

wow, im very impresed with abngladesh now. I thought that the country was too busy with improving infrastructure of skyscrapers and roads but now i see that we do care about our entertaining facilities and everyday commodities.

Chittagong Bir Shrestha Ruhul Amin Stadium

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Mirpur Sher-e-bangla national stadium

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great post!!!!!!!

Great find, Tmac. The giant screens in Mirpur and Ctg were installed just days before the BD-Ind match.
But I am a bid sad to learn that the inauguration of the next cricket world cup (2011) is finalized to be held here in Mirpur discarding previous decision about BNS. I'd like to see it under Motizheel skyline.:no:
All the 6 matches will be played here as well. All these were finalized by the world cup committee (by all 4 countries) in Pakistan a couple of days ago.

Mirpur stadium is starting to look great. How is the work on the exterior going though because the last time i saw it, the exterior still looked pretty bad.

On 11 April 2005, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan announced agreement about the allocation of games, though no decision on the location of semi-finals and final has been made[8]. Three months later, PCB director Abbas Zaidi confirmed that India had been chosen to host the final, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka would host the semi-finals.[9] This will be the first time Sri Lanka will host a World Cup semi-final, after hosting two group games during the 1996 World Cup. The opening ceremony will take place in Bangladesh.[10]

India: 22 games (including the final)
Venues[4]: Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Feroz Shah Kotla (Delhi), M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore), M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Punjab C.A. Stadium (Mohali), Sardar Patel Stadium (Ahmedabad), Vidarbha C.A. Ground (Nagpur), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai).
The final in Mumbai.
Pakistan: 14 games (including one semi-final)
Venues: Arbab Niaz Stadium (Peshawar), Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), Iqbal Stadium (Faisalabad), Multan Cricket Stadium (Multan), National Stadium (Karachi), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Rawalpindi)
One semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Sri Lanka: 9 games (including one semi-final)
Venues: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese S.C. (Colombo)
One semi-final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Bangladesh: 6 games (including the opening ceremony and opening match)
Venue (one from three will be picked): Bangabandhu National Stadium (Dhaka; the stadium was officially handed over to the football federation in March 2005), Narayanganj Osmani Stadium (Fatullah), Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (Mirpur

Source: Wikipedia

Mirpur Stadium

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Tan you are going to like this one. Dhaka Stadium in the 50s. DIT building was already standing tall back then.

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^^ Thanks Tmac; I am familiar with the picture, I came across it a while back and saved it to my computer. A very nice photo, no doubt...and the earliest Dhaka pano that I know of, to boot! I am planning starting a thread for old nostalgic photos, and had thought of including this photo in that thread.

Cool to see the old cars in the photos...but...but...no rickshaws?!?! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

My paternal grandfather's house is somewhere in the background of the photo...it was built around 1949.

Tmac is a genius

Bhatiary Golf & Country Club, Chittagong

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I was looking at the black and white pano posted above with an uncle of mine...he thinks the dating on it is probably wrong. According to him, the concrete / brick stadium was first built during the Ayub Khan era (which began 1958)...prior to that, the stadium in Dhaka was made of wood.

Army Golf Club, Dhaka

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Chittagong Stadium

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Bandarban Stadium

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^^ Not surprisingly Bandarban stadium has very nice backdrop. When eventually facilities are modernized this could be a very pleasant place to play or watch a game.

Old Chittagong Stadium

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chittagong golf club looks better than the dhaka one...

DU to have 'high-class' cricket venue on its playground
Bangladesh Cricket Board to fund and supervise project

The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) are planning to develop a high-class cricket venue on its central playground.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that usually hosts cricket matches on different university playgrounds will fund and supervise the facelift project at DU.

Earlier in November, BCB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect with DU.

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The central playground of DU, one of the most prominent grounds in the city, will be turned into a high-class cricket ground.

The five-year agreement gives BCB the responsibility to overhaul the central playground of DU and turn it into a quality cricket ground. Though the scheme is still at its early stage, DU officials believe that it would take a few months to spruce up the ground.

The vast span of caringly maintained green along with decent facilities of the DU central playground make it one of the most prominent grounds in the city. The playground encompasses for sections -- a swimming pool in the northwestern area, a football ground on the southern side, a gymnasium on the outer ring past the football ground and a cricket ground in the northeastern section.

To modernise the cricket ground located in the northeastern section, the BCB will set up a modern cricket pitch along with stands for spectators, dressing rooms, a media centre for press officials and toilets in the eastern side of the venue. Modern practice turfs will also be included.

"The BCB regularly hosts seasonal games, especially under-19 and under-16 games on this ground. Therefore, they want this ground to be a more apt cricket turf," said Abdur Rashid, a DU official working at the swimming pool stadium.

"Both players [participating in BCB-hosted games] and DU students will be benefited from this agreement," he said.

Shahrier Rashid, a student of Political Science Department at DU, said, "It would be great because we would be able to play on real cricket pitches and get the feeling of playing in real cricketing conditions."

General students were however concerned and doubtful over the students' access to the ground after the overhauling project is complete.

"It all sounds good, but the question remains -- whether we would be able to use the ground as freely as we do now," said Saumitra Saha, a student of International Relations Department at DU.

DU authorities assured that the students would have full access to the facility as they did before.

"BCB will use the ground only during their matches. The ground will be available for general use at any other time," said Prof Dr AFM Yusuf Haider, pro vice chancellor of DU.

"Our ultimate goal is to renovate the ground to a level where it can host international matches. On top of it all, we want the ground to be a place where any youngster would feel at home and enjoy a good sporting spirit," he said.

Mahmudur Rahman, chief executive officer of BCB, could not be reached despite several attempts. However, sources at BCB told this correspondent that they are still reviewing the plans and fund for the project is yet to be allocated.

http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=18082

Bhatiary Golf & Country Club, Chittagong

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Mirpur National Stadium

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Mirpur Stadium

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Bangabandhu National Stadium

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I was reading that Mirpur Stadium now has a "TV screen" in the stadium along with better flood lights. It will be great if someone can post the latest pics..

I was reading that Mirpur Stadium now has a "TV screen" in the stadium along with better flood lights. It will be great if someone can post the latest pics..

really? Big screen? Nice!

Kurmitola Golf Club

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oh btw, I am going to see Tiger Woods and co. in DC in a few weeks. I have 4 day passes to AT&T National PGA tournament hosted by Tiger Woods. Those of you who don't know...I am a golf fanatic. I used to be addicted to playing golf back in Ottawa. Not so much anymore. Although cameras aren't allowed, I will try to take as many pics as possible.

^^lucky you...

btw wasn't Kurmitola golf club named Ershad Golf Club long time ago

oh btw, I am going to see Tiger Woods and co. in DC in a few weeks. I have 4 day passes to AT&T National PGA tournament hosted by Tiger Woods. Those of you who don't know...I am a golf fanatic. I used to be addicted to playing golf back in Ottawa. Not so much anymore. Although cameras aren't allowed, I will try to take as many pics as possible.

I watch the majors on TV (weekends anyway) but I've never played it. Some day perhaps.

BNS

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Mirpur Stadium

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Dhaka Army Stadium

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Kamlapur Stadium

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Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium

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Created for the ICC Under 19 Cricket World 2004 which was hosted by Bangladesh, which has a capacity of around 15,000.

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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/MA4-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/MA5-1.jpg

Created around 1965 and has capacity of around 20,000.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet3.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet4.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet5.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet6.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet7.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet8.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet9.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet10.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet11.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet12.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet13.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet14.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet15.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet16.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet17.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet18.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhet19.jpg

Created in 2005, with a capacity of around 15,000.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb3.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb4.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb5.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb6.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb7.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb8.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb9.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb10.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb11.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb12.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb13.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb14.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb15.jpg

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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb17.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb18.jpg

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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb20.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mb21.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/MoulvibazarCollege.jpg

Runtings,first of all,welcome to the BD forums and thanks alot for the pics

You have made your first posts in style,Paheli ball main sixer:cheers:

Thanks for the pics, Runtings, and welcome. Do you by any chance live, or travel frequently to, Sylhet? We always appreciate more Sylhet pics for our Sylhet threads, plus we are looking for a Sylhet shot that would work well as a banner (like the one you see at the top of the page).

welcome, runtings. these are some beatiful pictures. we need more pictures of sylhet and other parts of bangladesh.

Welcome to the forums runtings!

I am sorry, but don't really have any pics of Sylhet unfortunately.

I am sorry, but don't really have any pics of Sylhet unfortunately.

It's ok. Just keep posting whatever you have - pictures, comments, critisizm, etc.

View from the main stand onto the pitch:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/MBCollegestadium.jpg


Ariel view:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/MBCollegeariel.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhetariel.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sunamgonjstadiumariel.jpg

I noticed the following on Google Maps in Sylhet. A new stadium north of the current stadium. However, I dont have information if this new stadium has been built and in use etc. If anyone has more info, please inform.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/NewSylhetariel.jpg

^^is this a screen-grab from googleearth?

Yes in essence. I took it from Google Maps.

MA Aziz stadium, Chittagong

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/MAAziz.jpg


Chittagong Divisional stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/CttgDiv.jpg


Cox Bazar stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/CoxBazar.jpg


Rajshahi stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Rajshahi.jpg


Rajshahi Divisional stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/RajshahiDiv.jpg


Khulna stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Khulna.jpg


Khulna Divisional stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/KhulnaDiv.jpg


Barisal Divisional stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Barisal.jpg

Now that we have got 2 more matches for the 2011 cricket world cup, I think we should have couple matches in Chittagong. Opening ceremony at National Stadium in Mothijheel, quarter finals in Mirpur Cricket Stadium and maybe the league matches at Chittagong... this will boost tourism and at the end of the event, we will have three world class venues with all the facilities!

anyone know what upgrades are we looking at for the world cup? and in terms of mirpur stadium i think we need a big upgrade not only in the stadium but also in its surroundings, security, electronic scoreboard, commentary, floodlights and so on. They could also get couple of games in Bongobondhu National Stadium as it is a brilliant stadium but again, needs HUGE upgrade..on that

^^
agreed

anyone know what upgrades are we looking at for the world cup? and in terms of mirpur stadium i think we need a big upgrade not only in the stadium but also in its surroundings, security, electronic scoreboard, commentary, floodlights and so on. They could also get couple of games in Bongobondhu National Stadium as it is a brilliant stadium but again, needs HUGE upgrade..on that

Three stadiums to get Tk 1.52b facelift before World Cup Cricket in 2011

FHM Humayan Kabir

The government will spend nearly Tk 1.52 billion on the renovation of country's three key stadiums before hosting the World Cup Cricket in 2011, officials said Monday.

The Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS), Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Mirpur and Fatullah Osmani Stadium in Narayanganj would get the facelift ahead of the grand cricket tournament, a youth and sports ministry official told the FE.

"We'll spend over Tk 1.52 billion on renovation of the three major stadiums to make those attractive to the cricket-lovers across the world. The renovated stadiums would also uphold the country's image globally," he said.

The official said they hoped Bangladesh would get huge return from the investments, as the new-look of the stadiums would attract more foreign tourists and cricket fans.

Bangladesh would co-host the World Cup Cricket (WCC) 2011 with India and Sri Lanka.

The inaugural ceremony of the WCC would be held at BNS in Dhaka on February 19 in 2011.

Bangladesh would be home to eight matches out of the 49 games of the world cup including the opening match and two quarterfinals, expected to take place at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium and Fatullah Osmani Stadium.

The WCC matches will be spread out as India will host 29 games including one quarterfinal, one semifinal and the final, and Sri Lanka will be home to 12 games including one semi-final.

Director of the grounds and facilities department of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Shafiqur Rahman Munna said the galleries, press-boxes, score-boards and display screens, approach roads and other facilities of the stadiums would be made world-class.

UNB Adds: ECNEC has approved three stadium development projects worth Tk 1.52 billion (152 crore) to facilitate smooth holding of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Bangladesh.

The development of the stadiums are among five development projects worth Tk 5.84 (584 crore) which was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council at its meeting at the NEC Tuesday.

Briefing reporters, Planning Minister AK Khandker said Tk 2.93 billion (293 crore) of the total project costs would be met from national exchequer while the rest Tk 291 crore would be spent from foreign aid.

Prime Minister and ECNEC chairperson Sheikh Hasina presided over the meeting, attended by senior cabinet ministers and senior officials concerned.

The projects are maintenance and development of Bangabandhu National Stadium at a cost of Tk 310 million (31 crore) to prepare the venue for the World Cup inaugural session, maintenance and development of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur at a cost of Tk 640 million (64 crore) to convert it as an ICC standard stadium and maintenance and development of Narayanganj Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium (Fatulla) at a cost of Tk 570 million (57 crore) to prepare it as an alternative venue of the World Cup Cricket.

http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2009/08/26/77202.html

Due to public and polticial pressure, World Cup matches will now take place at Chittagong Divisional stadium instead of Fatullah Osmani Stadium, which will now be a reserve stadium.

Personally I think Chittagong Divisional stadium is not large enough, in its present state, to accommodate the size of crowds expected at World Cup games. Last I remember, one quarter of the ground didn't have a stand and was just an open field (see Google Earth pic above). Even with a stand there, still not big enough. They need to put another tier of stand ontop of the present stands. I would of gone for the MA Aziz stadium in Chittagong which has a bigger capacity and has permanent floodlights so some day/night matches can happen during the tournament in Chittagon.

The major renovation that all our stadiums should get are roofs. This is protect the fans from the sun and eliminate the rubbish temporary bambo stick roofs that we put up which will look so poor for a World Cup. The original plans of Mirpur when converting to a cricket stadium included some sort of roof.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sylhetariel.jpg

:nuts: What could have gone wrong here....???????? Whats up with the dimensions....all heywire.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Sunamgonjstadiumariel.jpg

:nuts:

Due to public and polticial pressure, World Cup matches will now take place at Chittagong Divisional stadium instead of Fatullah Osmani Stadium, which will now be a reserve stadium.

Personally I think Chittagong Divisional stadium is not large enough, in its present state, to accommodate the size of crowds expected at World Cup games. Last I remember, one quarter of the ground didn't have a stand and was just an open field (see Google Earth pic above). Even with a stand there, still not big enough. They need to put another tier of stand ontop of the present stands. I would of gone for the MA Aziz stadium in Chittagong which has a bigger capacity and has permanent floodlights so some day/night matches can happen during the tournament in Chittagon.

The major renovation that all our stadiums should get are roofs. This is protect the fans from the sun and eliminate the rubbish temporary bambo stick roofs that we put up which will look so poor for a World Cup. The original plans of Mirpur when converting to a cricket stadium included some sort of roof.

Having cricket matches in Chittagong is a good decision. It will help develop infrastructure (not just stadium but practise grounds, hotels, connecting roads, transporation etc) over there. Moreover it will be a big boost for tourism as Cox's Bazar and Hilltracts are 2 of the most scenic areas in Bangladesh...

I agree that the stadiums need to get renovated, but BCB should have enough money due to TV contracts to do that..

Having cricket matches in Chittagong is a good decision. It will help develop infrastructure (not just stadium but practise grounds, hotels, connecting roads, transporation etc) over there. Moreover it will be a big boost for tourism as Cox's Bazar and Hilltracts are 2 of the most scenic areas in Bangladesh...

I agree that the stadiums need to get renovated, but BCB should have enough money due to TV contracts to do that..

You know, we could also have cricket matches in Cox's Bazar....it will be great, The tourism industry wilol highly benifit from this and it will be a pleasant location for cricketers

why not build a stadium in coxs bazar?

it will also help to increase its fame when it hosts intl matches post world cup, the world cup will be n added bonus, due to the world cup ppl will visit it aka more exposure!

beach cricket is now on at coxs bazar from today. in a diff note sakib al hasn has bcome the wisden test cricketer of the year . ....go sakib

why not build a stadium in coxs bazar?

it will also help to increase its fame when it hosts intl matches post world cup, the world cup will be n added bonus, due to the world cup ppl will visit it aka more exposure!

Thats exactly what i meant.........the government never thinks this way man:ohno:

Bangabandhu National Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Bangabandhu_National_Stadium1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/bangabandhu-national-stadium-dhaka-.jpg


MA Aziz Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/M_A_Aziz_Stadium1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/M_A_Aziz_Stadium2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/M_A_Aziz_Stadium5.jpg


Chittagong Divisional Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/M_A_Aziz_Stadium4.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/M_A_Aziz_Stadium3.jpg


Fatullah Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Fatullah_Stadium1.jpg


Moulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Moulana_Bhasani_Hockey_Stadium.jpg


Bangladesh Army Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/BDArmyStadium-ariel.jpg


Mirpur Soharawardy Indoor Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mirpur_Soharawardy_Indoor_Stadium1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mirpur_Soharawardy_Indoor_Stadium2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Mirpur_Soharawardy_Indoor_Stadium3.jpg


Dhanmondi Indoor Basketball Stadium

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Dhanmondi_Indoor_Basketball_Stad-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/Dhanmondi_Indoor_Basketball_Stadium.jpg

From my understanding it was built around 2005 - 2008 and is complete now. It is situated in the north, was to be constructed on 12.50 acres of land within the Lakkatura area, at a cost of Tk 12.67 crore with a capacity of 30,000.

Only pics I could find were:

Construction

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/NewSylhetstadium1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/NewSylhetstadium2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/NewSylhetariel.jpg

Completed, showing a school prize giving award

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/NewSylhetstadium3.jpg

Heyy guiss, the world cups coming up, its not long now. So can we have some updates on the stadiums and projects related to the World CUP?
Thanks

Updates, info and photos of the renovation works on the stadiums for the up and coming cricket world cup can be found on:

http://www.banglacricket.com/alochona/showthread.php?t=34058

Mirpur Cricket Stadium

http://www.banglanews24.com/images/PhotoGallery/cricket280111-1.jpg

http://www.banglanews24.com/images/PhotoGallery/cricket280111-%2012.jpg

http://www.banglanews24.com/images/PhotoGallery/cricket280111-%208.jpg

http://www.banglanews24.com/images/PhotoGallery/cricket280111-%203.jpg

Renovated BNS (Bangabandhu National Stadium)

http://www.bangladesherkhela.info/adminpanel/pictures/1296481874.jpg

Renovated BNS (Bangabandhu National Stadium)

http://www.bangladesherkhela.info/adminpanel/pictures/1296481874.jpg

looking much better!

That stadium looks pretty nice...

What's new other than the reclining chairs and official's box. Anyone know if there are LCD tvs' now?

What's new other than the reclining chairs and official's box. Anyone know if there are LCD tvs' now?

Yes, there are 2 LCD screens at BNS now.. I saw the stadium few weeks back.

^^ Upgraded stadium certainly looks good. But can they keep it properly maintained after the world cup? If past is any indication of future, it will rapidly lose its new found looks.

^^ Cricket isnt played at BNS.

^^ Cricket isnt played at BNS.

Yes, but I understand some ceremonies (opening? closing?) are going to be held there.

While I don't know the politics behind it, I don't see why cricket could not be played at this stadium as well as football (soccer)? Doesn't this stadium have the largest capacity? Aren't there equal amount of cricket followers/fans as football, if not more?

Yes, but I understand some ceremonies (opening? closing?) are going to be held there.

While I don't know the politics behind it, I don't see why cricket could not be played at this stadium as well as football (soccer)? Doesn't this stadium have the largest capacity? Aren't there equal amount of cricket followers/fans as football, if not more?

Cricket needs a dedicated pitch, in fact several of them on the field with constant look-after. Thats the reason why soccer & cricket can't be played @ the same stadium unless you have a long span of time between two different games and willing to spend money to construct the pitch every time it gets destroyed from a football match.

Renovated BNS (Bangabandhu National Stadium)

http://www.bangladesherkhela.info/adminpanel/pictures/1296481874.jpg

Nayeem, Thank you very much for the pics, i have spent hours in google to find out some updated pics of the stadiums and the dhaka city for world cup, but found nothing until your pics came as saviors:) .

We want more! I live abroad and have no idea how we have prepared our stadiums for the world cup but i have heard we have done a very good job! Seems like, no one else posting any quality pics abt the worldcup except u ( So far), so plz, more pics from you!:cheers:

Cricket needs a dedicated pitch, in fact several of them on the field with constant look-after. Thats the reason why soccer & cricket can't be played @ the same stadium unless you have a long span of time between two different games and willing to spend money to construct the pitch every time it gets destroyed from a football match.

Well, they play both cricket and soccer in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, don't they?

no, cricket and soccer are not played in the same stadium in Kolkata......

Yes exactly the 2 sports are very different. Football boot studs can completely destroy a cricket pitch. So its a good thing they decided to build a more modern stadium for cricket in Mirpur and separated stadiums for cricket and football. And yes the 2 sports are equally popular in BD.

no, cricket and soccer are not played in the same stadium in Kolkata......

If I'm not mistaken Eden Gardens used to be used for both cricket and football. Since I haven't kept myself updated on Kolkata, there are many more stadiums in Kolkata, each dedicated to a particular sport.

Yes exactly the 2 sports are very different. Football boot studs can completely destroy a cricket pitch. So its a good thing they decided to build a more modern stadium for cricket in Mirpur and separated stadiums for cricket and football. And yes the 2 sports are equally popular in BD.

Yes, but which one has greater capacity? If it is the old one, seems to me that the cricket folks lost out to the footballers. :)

^^

I think the capacity at BNS and Mirpur is pretty much the same. After the recent renovation (where individual seats have been made compulsary by ICC advisory board), BNS and Mirpur can only accomodate around 25-30,000 spectators. Details available in the following Worldcup thread:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1312453

Also, BNS is used for athletics/ Track & field outside of football.

Dust bowl turns paradise

http://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2011/01/10/2011-01-10__sps13.jpg

It was once a dry, hard as rock outfield, complementing the bouncy matting wicket fitted on its grassless face. Cuts and bruises to the players were a very common incident. The so-called dressing rooms were long stools beneath the media box of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

Commonly known as the Mirpur Outer Stadium, it was the figurative death-valley for cricketers, who played in the lower leagues (second, third and qualifying round).

When the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium became the home of cricket, matches stopped in this field and in time, it became even more deserted.

But after more than two years when the Tigers began their World Cup training on that same meadow yesterday, it looked like a green heaven amidst a concrete jungle.

And for those used to seeing the dusty area, it was a huge surprise and certainly it caught everyone's eyes.

So what actually happened here?

It has been transformed into an excellent practice ground for the GP-BCB National Cricket Academy with headquarters next door. The ground was developed in the last six months.

Once you enter, the green carpet speaks for itself. The grassy outfield is as good as any international ground. Anyone who will see this ground for the first time, would not even know what this ground was only two years ago.

A total of eleven wickets have been developed, four on two corners of the ground, with three in the centre. There are houses on two sides but the dwellers need not worry of a cricket ball hitting them as the fences surrounding the ground are high enough.

Till now the Academy, Under-15, the women's national cricket team and some Premier League clubs have used the ground. With the World Cup coming up, the Bangladesh cricket team practiced for the first time at that ground with a lot of satisfaction.

The only blemish was the height (or the lack of it) of the net structure that however can easily be solved.

“I came here earlier for some club practice. They can improve the environment around the ground. I think this is the best practice facility in Bangladesh, in terms of ground and wicket," said Tigers skipper Shakib Al Hasan yesterday.

It is practically the best practice ground in Dhaka, and any player would love to train there. With a heavy cricket schedule ahead, many feel that BCB should plan diligently so that the ground is not overused.


http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=169457

Renovated Mirpur Cricket Stadium

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs796.ash1/168660_189354477753482_100000367941205_555901_6287786_n.jpg

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs041.snc6/167158_189357167753213_100000367941205_555969_7715737_n.jpg

Renovated Mirpur Cricket Stadium

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs796.ash1/168660_189354477753482_100000367941205_555901_6287786_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs056.snc6/168660_189354487753481_100000367941205_555902_6022525_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs274.snc6/180213_189355664420030_100000367941205_555932_4767414_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs254.snc6/180213_189355671086696_100000367941205_555934_871753_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs041.snc6/167158_189357167753213_100000367941205_555969_7715737_n.jpg

Very nice lighting, not your usual color. I like it!

If I'm not mistaken Eden Gardens used to be used for both cricket and football. Since I haven't kept myself updated on Kolkata, there are many more stadiums in Kolkata, each dedicated to a particular sport.

not quite......but Kolkata has seperate stadiums for cricket and football....2 for cricket and 5 for football.....

CRICKET:
1. Eden Gardens
2. Jadavpur University Campus Ground

FOOTBALL:
1. Mohun Bagan Ground
2. East Bengal Ground
3. Mohammedan Sporting Ground
4. Rabindra Sarovar Stadium
5. Yuvabharati Krirangan (The 2nd Largest in the world)

I guess whole of Bangladesh is buzzing with world cup cricket fever.

Stadiums look ok...... What about around the stadium?

Stadiums look ok...... What about around the stadium?

I was at BNS(Bangabandhu National Stadium) area few weeks back and the entire outer stadium was transformed under army supervision. They have removed hawkers and completely rebuilt all the entrances, expanded the sidewalks, made grassed medians and planted flower plants on both side. Also, there is a new parking lot right outside of the stadium.. Moreover, the whole area is going through extensive road carpeting.

I was at BNS(Bangabandhu National Stadium) area few weeks back and the entire outer stadium was transformed under army supervision. They have removed hawkers and completely rebuilt all the entrances, expanded the sidewalks, made grassed medians and planted flower plants on both side. Also, there is a new parking lot right outside of the stadium.. Moreover, the whole area is going through extensive road carpeting.

That's good to hear..... inside the stadium, to me SBNS looks fine but just too small for a city like Dhaka. Also the grass looks a little shabby.

But hey, are they setting up stage and decoration yet? (for the opening ceremony)

Mirpur Stadium

http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/127900/127968.jpg

WOW
Heyy nayeem Bhai, can u please take a tour to Mirpur and take pics of the surrounding? Everyone is like Mirpur is like Dubai these days :)

More Pics of SBNS

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/rinathq/1296991703.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/rinathq/Police060211-03.jpg

Source: BanglaCricket.com

WOW
Heyy nayeem Bhai, can u please take a tour to Mirpur and take pics of the surrounding? Everyone is like Mirpur is like Dubai these days :)

Bro I am back in US, I wish I was back home to take the shots.. hopefully a member from Dhaka can do that for rest of us?

Sculpture Infront of Mirpur Stadium

http://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2011/02/07/2011-02-07__sp04.jpg

Bro I am back in US, I wish I was back home to take the shots.. hopefully a member from Dhaka can do that for rest of us?

Maybe Jason can do it? :)

Maybe Jason can do it? :)

:ohno:....Even though I have really good coverage of everything in Dhaka. I'm not in Dhaka. Will be going probably this summer and will shoot some great photos!

http://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2011/02/08/2011-02-08__sport01.jpg

The brilliance of the overhead decorative lights, part of the city's facelift for the 2011 World Cup, on the road in front of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at Mirpur has pedestrians and motorists gazing in awe yesterday.

:ohno:....Even though I have really good coverage of everything in Dhaka. I'm not in Dhaka. Will be going probably this summer and will shoot some great photos!

You do have excellent coverage. :)
But hopefully someone will take the pics

More Pics of SBNS

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/rinathq/Police060211-03.jpg

Source: BanglaCricket.com

Wow! Looks like they are carrying M16. I didn't know that our law enforcement agencies used M16.

Photo looks good!

DMP (Dhaka Metropolitan Police) SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) is an elite tactical unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. They operated under the Detective Branch of DMP.

The manpower size of the DMP SWAT is estimated to be in the region of less than a thousand personnel. Though they operate under the DMP they can be called to perform their duties in any part of Bangladesh.

They are considered to be the most highly trained and best equipped SWAT/counter-terrorism unit in the South Asian region according to their American trainers.

The force is based in the Detective Branch Headquarters located in Minto Road, Dhaka.

Source: http://www.bdmilitary.com

I wish , we cud see more pics of Dhaka city and the two stadiums! wud be great if we find a thread/site online where a professional photographer posted a series of beautiful pictures of ICC world cup preparations from Bangladesh.Isn't there anyone who can take some pics ??? :-( Personally i have heard, the BCC, Bd govt and BD ARMY has done a fabulous job in such a short span of time. DCC has failed as usual though the mayor told he will make Dhaka all shiny but he couldn't even kill the mosquito in time! so after all these renovations, people are concerned about Mosquito bites in Dhaka!

NTV news report on surrounding decorations of Sher -e - Bangla national Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on the eve of ICC world Cup 2011.:cheers:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAyy4JhQQ2s

^^ Thanks for sharing the video clip!

Here is another snap of Mirpur Stadium:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5424550454_7a3eb12e1e_b.jpg

Press coverage and good photos are limited. Hopefully, post-world cup there will be many more beautiful photos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lffa5GyvdMQ

A little bit of Bishwa Road near Badda.

Outside Mirpur Stadium

http://www.dailykalerkantho.com/admin/news_images/425/image_425_128440.jpg

thanks for the videos and pics...dhaka is looking great

Good to know we were pakistan's heart:lol:^^:lol:

please dont say things like that. Alhumdulillah us Bangladeshis are better off without being part of Pakistan. Muslim League was created in Dhaka in 1906 which eventually lead to the creation of Pakistan but today Pakistanis don't appreciate that. Pakistanis think

We have enough Pakistanis living in Bangladesh and enjoying the security (which is not the best but yet better) in Bangladesh which they don't have in Pakistan.

I'm not an AL or BNP supporter as a matter of fact I hate both parties especially AL so I'm NOT pro-Indian either.

bilal_raja, me and other Bangladeshis on this forum would appreciate you not bring about conversation like that because it's pointless.

ZACS (Chittagong Stadium)
Banglacricket.com

http://www.banglanews24.com/images/PhotoGallery/ctg%20ZAC%20stadium%20Security%2004.jpg

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I wanna abuse you soooo bad..... but for the sake of this wonderful thread and for not getting banned because of a pointless post I shall refrain....

I wanna abuse you soooo bad..... but for the sake of this wonderful thread and for not getting banned because of a pointless post I shall refrain....

I think Pakistanis envy us because Bangladesh got the opportunity to host 8 Cricket matches, mash'Allah. What could've been Mushriqi Pakistan is now Bangladesh. Anyways, let's stay off topic, I just had to say it.

^^ Pray for our team so that they can do better than last world cup. That would be a real cause for celebration!

I think Pakistanis envy us because Bangladesh got the opportunity to host 8 Cricket matches, mash'Allah. What could've been Mushriqi Pakistan is now Bangladesh. Anyways, let's stay off topic, I just had to say it.

Hey guyz, i think its alright. That guy has spoken his heart but like most of the pakistani he is unaware of the reason and history of Liberation war.We will see this kind of feelings more & more where the pakistanis will repent for losing Bangladesh because the way Bangladesh is progressing keeping the freedom of speech and democracy and the way our judiciary system kicking the "Butt" of sharia law and dismissing all kinds of amendments that gave Bangladesh a fundamentalist status for a while, the way our general muslims perform the softer & more moderate version of Islam, it is only becoming a dream for the pakistanis with everyday passing by. We are proud of Bangladesh & we are glad we came out of the grip of pakistan. But we also have to stand firm againts radicalism and teh moududi version of Islam, otherwise, one day we may also have to repent like him. But for now, no need to abuse him.:) ^^

^^ This thread is not for political comments. But I have to say our Judiciary looks far worse than cagaroo court. From the suprement court justice to the appalet court judges, ALL are AL party men, actually they are performing the duty of Hasina's personal secretary.

Do you have any idea what Sharia laws are? As a Muslim I will ask you to refrain from denegrating Islam, otherwise...

Do you have any idea what Sharia laws are? As a Muslim I will ask you to refrain from denegrating Islam, otherwise...

Stoning, beheading, whipping, amputating limbs and all other archaic forms of punishment.

^^ Guys, please let's keep this thread on topic.

Well done guys.... The stadiums look fabulous..... We will rock this World cup for sure... As an Indian, iam so happy for my BD friends to have the opportunity to host WC opening ceremony..

Good Luck...

^^ Guys, please let's keep this thread on topic.

Hey, do u have any pics of the surrounding area of Bangabandhu national Stadium? Thanks for the Ctg stadim pic, i had no idea how it looks but now we know!:banana:

Well done guys.... The stadiums look fabulous..... We will rock this World cup for sure... As an Indian, iam so happy for my BD friends to have the opportunity to host WC opening ceremony..

Good Luck...

Thanks man....happy to have u as co hosts as well!:cheers:

BNS- Dress Rehearsal of the Opening ceremony

http://www.dawn.com/wp-content/gallery/as-the-world-cup-nears/worldcupishere5.jpg

Thanks for the great pics, everyone. Please let's not spoil this thread with political or religeous arguments.

One question...is there any way to see the WC matches online?

BNS-Bangabandhu National Stadium at night

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/169037_10150097321734781_845339780_5938291_608641_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/169037_10150097321714781_845339780_5938287_1024255_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/169037_10150097321719781_845339780_5938288_6274713_n.jpg

Nice shots there bro....BNS seems to be preparing itself to stage the biggest event in it's Bangladesh's history

ICC World Cup Telecast Info:

TV Coverage for ICC Cricket World Cup 2011:
Australia: Nine Network and Fox Sports
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Television
Canada: Asian Television Network (ATN)
Europe: Eurosport2
India: ESPNStar DD National (Doordarsan)
New Zealand: Sky Sport
Pakistan: GEO Super and PTV
Sri Lanka: Rupavahini Corporation
South Africa: SABC and Supersport
UK and Ireland: Sky Sports
United States: DirecTV
West Indies : Caribbean Media Corporation
Middle East: Arab Radio and Television Network


Read more: http://www.totalsportsmadness.com/2010/12/19/tv-channels-broadcasting-icc-world-cup-2011-in-usa-europe-canada-africa/#ixzz1DmDsnGaL

Guys, see the pics of last moment trial for the opening ceremony @ Bangabandhu Stadium. This is my first post, hope you'll like it!


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[source: facebook]

BNS
http://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/128300/128367.jpg

http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/128300/128370.jpg

Rehearsal of Cricket Worldcup Opening Ceremony at BNS,Dhaka

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183320_10150120019679721_259700734720_6140961_2888194_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180188_10150120019929721_259700734720_6140964_4867707_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183103_10150120020024721_259700734720_6140965_4712450_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180763_10150120020194721_259700734720_6140969_1819265_n.jpg

http://l6.sphotos.l3.fbcdn.net/hphotos-l3-snc6/184532_10150120019854721_259700734720_6140963_7411874_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180172_10150120019799721_259700734720_6140962_5172013_n.jpg

Source:Banglacricket.com

i posted these photos in Banglacricket and here in skyscrapercity too. Very unfortunate to see that in stead of approving my original post, moderators approved the post which is collected from my original post in BC! Moreover, it was my first post in skyscraper.. sad..

i posted these photos in Banglacricket and here in skyscrapercity too. Very unfortunate to see that in stead of approving my original post, moderators approved the post which is collected from my original post in BC! Moreover, it was my first post in skyscraper.. sad..

I think there might be standard forum restriction regarding posting images (i.e certain minimum number of posts are required),but a moderator can explain better. As for the stadium pics I did refer to Banglacricket as the source.. Excellent snaps!

i posted these photos in Banglacricket and here in skyscrapercity too. Very unfortunate to see that in stead of approving my original post, moderators approved the post which is collected from my original post in BC! Moreover, it was my first post in skyscraper.. sad..

Welcome to the forum, ridzz.

I'm not sure what you're talking about, I didn't approve or disapprove anything. You should be aware of the fact that you cannot upload/post pictures (photos) directly to the forum. You provide a link to a repository. In case you have not done so.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/nayeem007/1-5.jpg

Bangladesh really pulled it off!!! YAY!

Cant see the 14 cyclericksaws that will be carrying the team captains!!!
Bangladesh has done what India cant!!!...gr8 job guys!:applause:

Great stadium. All we need is the trophy to go with it so come on tigers.

opening ceremony daarun hoyechey.........(asha kori ekhaney sobai BANGLA bojhey)

Wow, that was a beauty, never thought that Bangladesh is capable of such an extravaganza, for me the showstopper was not The Canadian but The Aeriel Cricket Match!!...1st of its kind...!!

ek kothaye bolte Oshadharon chilo concept ta!!!

Personally being a Bengali, was proud that Bengali language captured a major portion of the event than Hindi or English!!!

Wow, that was a beauty, never thought that Bangladesh is capable of such an extravaganza, for me the showstopper was not The Canadian but The Aeriel Cricket Match!!...1st of its kind...!!

ek kothaye bolte Oshadharon chilo concept ta!!!

Personally being a Bengali, was proud that Bengali language captured a major portion of the event than Hindi or English!!!

Aeriel Cricket Match?

Aeriel Cricket Match?

Towhid bhai, are you watching any of the world cup cricket? I thought ESPNSTAR.COM would enable me to watch online, but unfortunately the site says it's not for us in the states :(

Towhid bhai, are you watching any of the world cup cricket? I thought ESPNSTAR.COM would enable me to watch online, but unfortunately the site says it's not for us in the states :(

Alas, I got the same message " ..... not for your region". :bleep:

I thought about subscribing to BTV for a month, but I'm not sure who carries it. So, unless some other (new) portal comes along we are, as they say, SOL.

Alas, I got the same message " ..... not for your region". :bleep:

I thought about subscribing to BTV for a month, but I'm not sure who carries it. So, unless some other (new) portal comes along we are, as they say, SOL.

I found these guys touting live stream upto 2Mbps for around $36. Their price is cheaper than the $130 that willow.tv is charging.

http://www.ppvcricket.com/

Thanks for all the pics, guys! These stadia have never looked better.

I don't think I'll get to see any matches this time around, but I'll follow in print.

Aeriel Cricket Match?

yes, a six ball match played on a vertical pitch, i.e. a screen was placed on the tallest building near Bangabandhu Stadium, where around five or people were hung on by cranes and positioned themselves at different point!...the ball was depicted by a green spotlight!
it was just unique...i guess you can also check on youtube, i think ESS (ESPN Starsports) will upload the opening ceremony videos!!

yes, a six ball match played on a vertical pitch, i.e. a screen was placed on the tallest building near Bangabandhu Stadium, where around five or people were hung on by cranes and positioned themselves at different point!...the ball was depicted by a green spotlight!
it was just unique...i guess you can also check on youtube, i think ESS (ESPN Starsports) will upload the opening ceremony videos!!

Thanks for the explanation. Quite imaginative. I do hope some will post the open ceremony on youtube or somewhere. Thus far, I haven't found them.

Chittagong Stadium, ZAC

http://www.daily-sun.com/admin/news_images/142/image_142_29556.jpg

Mirpur Cricket Stadium

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263885_10150718006665595_539090594_19776386_1868699_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270330_10150718006790595_539090594_19776389_6157905_n.jpg

It's huge!

When the work of sylhet divisional stadium will be completed?

yeah if anyone can upload the picture from sylhet that will be really great and much appreciated thanks

Video depiction of National Cricket Stadium

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLxlBi4518M&feature=plcp

Taken January 2013. Not the clearest due to sunlight facing the camera.

Stadium has been ear marked as a venue for the 2014 T20 World Cup. About a quarter of the ground still needs to be completed to complete the bowl, which is not shown on the photos.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/anamul11/Bd%20Stadiums/SylhetDiv3.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/anamul11/media/Bd%20Stadiums/SylhetDiv3.jpg.html)

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Both the above posts are irrelevant. Moderator, please consider removing.

Both the above posts are irrelevant. Moderator, please consider removing.
Done.

Will the stadium be fitted with floodlights? I think it is a probable venue for the next BPL.

Will the stadium be fitted with floodlights? I think it is a probable venue for the next BPL.

Yes the stadium is getting flood lights based one of the newspaper article I read earlier.. Not just BPL, it is one of the primary venues for next year's T-20World cup.

Yes the stadium is getting flood lights based one of the newspaper article I read earlier.. Not just BPL, it is one of the primary venues for next year's T-20World cup.

Yea I know, that's why I said its a 'probable' venue for BPL, since it hasn't been officially declared by BCB yet.