Photo Caption : Picture of the National Stadium of Bangladesh
The National Stadium of Bangladesh
Bangabandhu National Stadium (Formaly known as the Dacca 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. Its current name was given to honour Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, also known as "Banga bandhu" or "Friend of Bengal".
The Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka is the only venue in the world to have hosted an inaugural home fixture for two Test nations. India were the visitors on both occasions: in 1954-55, when Dacca (sic) was the capital of East Pakistan, and 46 years later, when Bangladesh became the tenth nation to attain Test status.
Currently, the stadium is used for football. Total seating capacity is about 40,000. It was also home to the Bangladeshi cricket team until March 1, 2005.
The stadium has the unique distinction of being the only venue in the world to host the inaugural home fixture for two Test-playing nations. India were the visitors on both occasions: in 1954–55, when Dhaka was the capital of East Pakistan, and 46 years later, when Bangladesh became the tenth nation to attain Test status. The stadium is located next to National Hockey Stadium. Bangladesh registered its first win at home at Bangabandhu National Stadium against India on 26 December 2004.
Also or formerly known as National Stadium; Dacca Stadium
Unused since March 1, 2005. Now used exclusively for football.
Named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman - Father of the Nation.
Capacity 36000
Floodlights Since 1998
End names Pavilion End, Paltan End
First Test : Pakistan v India - Jan 1-4, 1955.
Last Test : Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - Jan 14-18, 2005.
First ODI : Pakistan v Sri Lanka - Oct 27, 1988.
Last ODI : Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - Jan 31, 2005.
Although there have been various 'A' Team matches and friendly matches over the years, it was not until 1988 when top-level international cricket returned to the stadium when Bangladesh hosted the third Asia Cup. There was a wait of 10 years until the next official ODI tournament when Bangladesh took on Pakistan and India in the Independence Cup, celebrating 25 years of Bangladesh autonomy. India won both of these tournaments.
Bangabandhu National Stadium (Formaly known as the Dacca 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. Its current name was given to honour Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, also known as "Banga bandhu" or "Friend of Bengal".
The Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka is the only venue in the world to have hosted an inaugural home fixture for two Test nations. India were the visitors on both occasions: in 1954-55, when Dacca (sic) was the capital of East Pakistan, and 46 years later, when Bangladesh became the tenth nation to attain Test status.
Currently, the stadium is used for football. Total seating capacity is about 40,000. It was also home to the Bangladeshi cricket team until March 1, 2005.
The stadium has the unique distinction of being the only venue in the world to host the inaugural home fixture for two Test-playing nations. India were the visitors on both occasions: in 1954–55, when Dhaka was the capital of East Pakistan, and 46 years later, when Bangladesh became the tenth nation to attain Test status. The stadium is located next to National Hockey Stadium. Bangladesh registered its first win at home at Bangabandhu National Stadium against India on 26 December 2004.
Also or formerly known as National Stadium; Dacca Stadium
Unused since March 1, 2005. Now used exclusively for football.
Named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman - Father of the Nation.
Capacity 36000
Floodlights Since 1998
End names Pavilion End, Paltan End
First Test : Pakistan v India - Jan 1-4, 1955.
Last Test : Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - Jan 14-18, 2005.
First ODI : Pakistan v Sri Lanka - Oct 27, 1988.
Last ODI : Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - Jan 31, 2005.
Although there have been various 'A' Team matches and friendly matches over the years, it was not until 1988 when top-level international cricket returned to the stadium when Bangladesh hosted the third Asia Cup. There was a wait of 10 years until the next official ODI tournament when Bangladesh took on Pakistan and India in the Independence Cup, celebrating 25 years of Bangladesh autonomy. India won both of these tournaments.
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