Bangladesh's stadia fiasco: high prices, low buzz, and lack of amenities keep the fans away
The majority of matches this year have been played in front of empty stands, and the situation doesn't look like improving soon
10-Jul-2023•Mohammad Isam
A masterpiece at Fort Mominul Haque
Mominul Haque struck his sixth century in eight Tests at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Thursday. By Bangladesh's standards, that is good enough to get the stadium named after him
22-Nov-2018•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong
Chittagong pitch rated 'below average' by ICC
Venue receives one demerit point, which will stay on it's record for five years; four more such points within that period and the ground will be suspended from hosting internationals for 12 months
06-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam
Players offer contrasting views on Chittagong pitch
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium can now be added to the list of recent venues (the others being the MCG and the Wanderers) in which either the batsmen or the bowlers had absolute advantage over the other
04-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam
Dhaka pitch a fresh challenge for SL, SA
Mirpur will provide more grip and turn for the spinners than the surface in Chittagong, which held together through most of the Super 10 stage. South Africa and Sri Lanka, therefore, will need to adapt quickly
02-Apr-2014•Alan Gardner and Mohammad Isam
On-site generators to prevent floodlight failure
Organisers of the World T20 in Chittagong will use on-site generators to run floodlights at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, rather than off the main electric grid, to try and ensure against another loss of power.
26-Mar-2014•Alan Gardner in Chittagong
Power failure hits Chittagong venue
Netherlands' chase in their World T20 warm-up match against Afghanistan was curtailed by five overs because of a power failure at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
13-Mar-2014•Mohammad Isam
Plenty to ponder for New Zealand
The two-Test series against Bangladesh offered some positives but concerns remain, especially with the bowling unit and opening combination
28-Oct-2013•Andrew Alderson
Chittagong pitch helps no one
The batsmen got some batting practice, but otherwise it was soul-sapping stuff
14-Oct-2013•Andrew Alderson
Cool like Chittagong
Everything's quick, but everyone's chilled out - what's not to like?
19-Nov-2010•Sidharth Monga
Outside the city, by the river
Two name changes in six years, and a few other enhancements in store for the World Cup
03-Nov-2010
Australia satisfied with Chittagong venues
Cricket Australia has expressed its satisfaction with the facilities and security measures at both venues in Chittagong
01-Feb-2006•Cricinfo staff
Bangladesh gets three new international venues
Three new grounds in Bangladesh have been given the ICC's approval to stage international cricket
31-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff
Bangladesh stadia await ICC approval
The ICC are expected to give Bangladesh the go-ahead to play international cricket at at least three of their five new venues
19-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff
Lloyd impressed with venues
Clive Lloyd inspected four new venues in Bangladesh that are awaiting international status
31-Aug-2005•Cricinfo staff
Bangladesh Board XI start well
The Bangladesh Cricket Board XI made a strong start in their three-day match against the Zimbabwean tourists, scoring 316 for 7 before declaring shortly before the close at the Chittagong Divisional Stadium
01-Jan-2005•Cricinfo staff
Bangladesh secure spot in Plate final
Bangladesh have reached the final of the Under-19 Plate Championship, after overwhelming Scotland for the second time in the tournament
01-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff
ICC President impressed by new venues
ICC President Ehsan Mani was today in Khulna to witness the Group D match between Pakistan and Ireland and offered an enthusiastic endorsement of the new venue
17-Feb-2004•ICC Media Release
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