Fri, 03/16/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Matt BennettIndia's national cricket
team continues to fight to defend its 2011 Asia Cup title in a match against
Bangladesh today in Dhaka, a city that could very well be described as Asia's
most discreet capital. Despite being spread over 150 square kilometers
and home to an estimated 10 million people, Dhaka is not often a priority
destination for travelers. So what's there to know? Here are 10 things --
cricket included, of course -- that define the city. 1. Crazy for cricket
Bangladeshis are mad about cricket. Dhaka is home to the national stadium and
many of the country's top stars; cricket is played everywhere: alleyways,
parks, roads and even rooftops. With the Asia Cup hosted by Bangladesh this
year, the city is a blaze of green and red flags as kids run around cheering
for the national team.read more
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