Click This Link এই আর্টিক্যালে ছিদ্রান্বেষন করে বিশ্ববাসীর (এদের মধ্যে অনেক ভারতীয়ও রয়েছে) কি প্রতিক্রিয়া পেল, দেখুন Jimmy Mathai (Kitchener, Ontario) 4 mins ago (01:19 PM) Do not put the blame on Indians for what TOI has written....the event was amazing especially the performance of the school children and the laser beams shows from that tall bldg and I watched it after reading this article. There was everything into it required for a glamorous event and I appreciate Bangladesh for holding a wonderful one.... Rummanul Ferdous (Dhaka) 10 mins ago (01:13 PM) Dear TOI..... You don't have any appetite for Biriyani....please develop your taste.... sam (kuala lumpur ) 10 mins ago (01:13 PM) its nothing but yellow journalism. this newspaper if totally self centered. shame on this type of journalism. cock (usa) 11 mins ago (01:12 PM) Mr. Sumit Mukherjee, you are a dumb ass. Being blame others is over patriotic. rumman (Dhaka) 13 mins ago (01:10 PM) Dear TOI...... You don't have any appetite for Biriyani.....please develop your taste.... nirjhar (dhaka) 18 mins ago (01:05 PM) shame to u indians.shame and shame.why u the top newspaper publish this types of comment?this is the best opening ceromony i ever seen.u r big country and ur mind should be big.but i am afraid to say u have no mind and knowledge at all.u have publish this type comment because u can not arrange a such a big ceromony and u r failers..................shame shame.!!!!!!!!! Sarah Tahsin (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 18 mins ago (01:05 PM) TOI has degraded India!! How could anyone criticize such a successful and spectacular show?? Big budget cultural show, ha? You wanted Bangladesh to be as miser as Indians! Bangladeshis have big heart and we like to spend money and represent our country in the best way. It was World Cup opening show where there should be entertainment. You don't expect the cricket team captains to dance on stage, do you? Your article stinks as much as your mentality!! India should take action against TOI for insulting their nation through such a stupid article! kashi mallya (sydney) replies to Sarah Tahsin 11 mins ago (01:12 PM) Entirely agree with you!It was top class warm and a real opening ceromany not the pathetic one put up in Calcutta in 1996.BTW I am an Indian. Fardina Hafiz (Dhaka) 19 mins ago (01:04 PM) Dear TOI..... You don't have any appetite for Biriyani....please develop your taste.... Sarah (sydney) 20 mins ago (01:03 PM) shame on u guys for saying that!! it was an outstanding opening...and u stupid bollywood loving nation should have the courtesy to acknowledge that!!!! Mahmudur Shovon (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 26 mins ago (12:57 PM) the show was much better than it is described here. shame on the TOI jeta (jk) 31 mins ago (12:52 PM) the worst part of the show was the ghooma ke song and the sonu nigam part, the bengali song was fabulous so was the act by the trapeze artists against the tall building. ariyan_tm (colombo) 33 mins ago (12:50 PM) Mr. Sumit Mukherjee, I'm just wondering what types of mother-fucker you are??? shakir (mumbai) 33 mins ago (12:50 PM) One thing was sure that there was not corruption behind it. thank god indian potician did not arranged this. otherwise it would be wolrd record of corruption. Najah (Melbourne) 34 mins ago (12:49 PM) Such a shame on such a great newspaper. Well, is this the general mentality of a co-hosting nations newspaper or this is the genuine view of the total population? I agree there were some irritating part when the politicians were talking at the beginning but this is the best CWC opening I have seen ever. Just watch the previous ceremonies before you talk. Such a shame. I am speechless IQBAL (Sydney.) 36 mins ago (12:47 PM) Bangladesh is a lovely country. I am proud of Bangladesh. India should do good behaviour with us. We are not your enemy. Ratul (Dhaka) 38 mins ago (12:45 PM) I think you Indian don't know about the taste of the well cooked biriyani yet. Why you are complaining too much instead of appreciate the courage to hosting this program? doctorpintoo (Noida) 39 mins ago (12:44 PM) Shame on TOI. TOI should Appologize to Bangladesh for publishing biased fake story and not giving correct picture of ceremony. TOI does not deserve to be India's newspaper. Badhon (Dhaka) 39 mins ago (12:44 PM) Cricket World cup opening ceremony 2011 held at Dhaka registered a rating of 9.69 by IMG. Just Behind the Beijing Olympic 9.78. Even the FIFA WC opening ceremony just received a rating of 9.58.......According to channel 9. Agree (3)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Tisha (Toronto) 41 mins ago (12:42 PM) I think this article is full of shit. The spectators are judges themselves of this claim. Furthermore, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 opening ceremony held at Dhaka registered a rating of 9.69 by IMG, just behind the Beijing Olympic (9.78). Even the FIFA WC 2010 opening ceremony lagged with a rating of 9.58. So PLEASE, save the crap! Agree (2)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Naaji (Melbourne) 42 mins ago (12:41 PM) Living here and watching the ceremony...I know the view out here.....the writer is a cheap shot....These sort of bogus articles shouldnt be in a quality newspaper like TOI. such a shame Agree (2)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Nadya (Australia) 46 mins ago (12:37 PM) the most boring part was sonu nigam's song and the speeches of the politicians. other than that, it was a spectacular show, the greatest cricket world cup opening ceremony of the history. Agree (1)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)Offensive Ratul (Dhaka) replies to Nadya 35 mins ago (12:48 PM) Yup... totally boring. As there was other boring part too. But they should appreciate the program, isn't it? Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Royesoye (Germany) 50 mins ago (12:33 PM) We have a maxim in Bengali, "Kuttar Pete Ghee Sojjo Hoy na" ... meaning A dog's stomach can't digest Ghee. Do not despair, O finicky Indian journalist bhaia, some day perhaps you too will be able to cover such a pleasant ceremony on Indian soil. Agree (6)Disagree (1)Recommend (1)Offensive doctorpintoo (Noida) 54 mins ago (12:29 PM) SHAME on TOI. It is not India's culture to let down our own neighboring country. I appologize on behalf to TOI to all Bangladeshi People. You did great Job, Well done, You ROCKS !!! If it is "Overcooked Biryani" then CWG was "Un-hygienic Rotten Dirty Biryani cooked by looting money of public". It is very easy to criticize others. It is unethical on TOI part to let down our neighboring country. How TOI can forget our own 1996 FLOP opening ceremony. I guess it was Best Opening Ceremony of World Cup till now. All praise for Bangladesh for putting up such a fantastic show. Now whole world is realizing that Asian countries are making huge progress in every field. Agree (6)Disagree (2)Recommend (2)Offensive Ratul (Dhaka) replies to doctorpintoo 33 mins ago (12:50 PM) Thanks. I liked your realistic comment. Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Abhinav (Delhi) 54 mins ago (12:29 PM) It was the best ever WC opening ceremony and I had no doubt that the overtly critical Indian media will still try to find flaws with it! Give the Bangladeshis the appreciation they deserve. The writer seems to have conveniently forgotten the Aerial cricket match - which was the highlight of the show! Agree (6)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)Offensive Arpita (Delhi) 54 mins ago (12:29 PM) Bangladesh being a small country has tried it s level best in the opening ceremony and the outcome is both good and bad...rather than criticizing our neighbor country we must appreciate the efforts made by them Agree (5)Disagree (1)Recommend (1)Offensive pankaj (kolkata) 55 mins ago (12:28 PM) Yestersay programes is great programe of ICC world cup history.bangladesh is a small country but they are arranged very good programes.I like this programe very much. keep it up bangladesh.... Agree (4)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)Offensive Sajib (Dhaka) 1 hrs ago (12:23 PM) You people should learn how to appreciate!! Did you raise your voice while BSF killing one by one innocent people at the border ?? Agree (2)Disagree (4)Recommend (1)Offensive Hardish (Chandigarh) replies to Sajib 28 mins ago (12:55 PM) Regardless of the writer's views, the opening ceremony was more than appreciated in India. It is also prudent to stick on to the point of discussion rather than commenting on an unrelated topic. Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Rashed (dhaka) replies to Sajib 48 mins ago (12:35 PM) This show iz better dan any other world cup cricket opening.I loved da show. Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Eshwar (Mumbai) 1 hr ago (12:22 PM) For a country like Bangladesh, this is the ultimate in glamour and entertainment they could have offered. Why are we complaining now? This is something ICC should have thought about when Dhaka was chosen for such a huge task. Sad thing is that they believe they have put up a great show not realizing the rest of the world is rather disappointed and under whelmed... Agree (3)Disagree (3)Recommend (1)Offensive Toaha (CoxsBazar ) replies to Eshwar 15 mins ago (01:08 PM) This is a copy of Badhon (Dhaka)'s remark: 'Cricket World cup opening ceremony 2011 held at Dhaka registered a rating of 9.69 by IMG. Just Behind the Beijing Olympic 9.78. Even the FIFA WC opening ceremony just received a rating of 9.58.......According to channel 9.' Well, we are too humble to claim that a great show have been put up, and we are sorry if YOUR WORLD is dissapointed. Learn to face the truth darling!!! The opening might not have rocked, but it was surely far better than good... Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Fardina Hafiz (Dhaka) 1 hr ago (12:21 PM) I will not say a word to the GREAT TOI, just pasting some lines from ESPN Cricinfo..."For a sport that has a bad history with opening ceremonies, nothing could have been more welcome than the sheer enthusiasm and passion with which Bangladesh had put together its show".."There were journalists at the ceremony who have covered cricket World Cups, Olympics, Asian Games, even football World Cups, and they swore they have never seen anything like this before."..."The best, and the most unforgettable, moment was when all the captains were brought in on cycle rickshaws."...And there was aerial cricket show that I believe no one has ever seen before....There were some minor irritants i agree, But it resulted a well-cooked delicious biriyani. Dear TOI, can you deny the rest of the world's response???? Agree (4)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)Offensive Suman (Dhaka) 1 hr ago (12:21 PM) Where(India) biriyani means just mixing rice, veg & oil, there our(Bangladesh) shahi biriyani(Basmati rice, mutton, ghee, lots of expensive masalas & other preparations) will definitely taste over cooked. At least learn to appreciate guys....... Agree (5)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive anwar (dhaka) 1 hr ago (12:20 PM) "overcooked biriyani" is a very rude, harsh and unkind comment by a newspaper like toi. news is not views. Agree (5)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive Buppy Shahriar (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 1 hr ago (12:20 PM) The article is the result of poor mentality of Writer ! Agree (5)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive Shakawat (Dhaka) 1 hr ago (12:17 PM) Those who are capable to make only vegetable biryani, definitely they will feel this is a overcooked biryani. No wonder. Agree (5)Disagree (1)Recommend (1)Offensive Fardina Hafiz (Dhaka) 1 hr ago (12:13 PM) I will not say a word to the GREAT TOI, just pasting some;ines from ESPN Cricinfo..."For a sport that has a bad history with opening ceremonies, nothing could have been more welcome than the sheer enthusiasm and passion with which Bangladesh had put together its show".."There were journalists at the ceremony who have covered cricket World Cups, Olympics, Asian Games, even football World Cups, and they swore they have never seen anything like this before."..."The best, and the most unforgettable, moment was when all the captains were brought in on cycle rickshaws."...And there was aerial cricket show that I believe no one has ever seen before....There were some minor irritants i agree, But it resulted a well-cooked delicious biriyani. Dear TOI, can you deny the rest of the world's response???? Ujjwal Das (Bangalore, India) replies to Fardina Hafiz 1 hr ago (12:21 PM) All of them made a joke man.. doctorpintoo (Noida) 1 hr ago (12:03 PM) If it is "Overcooked Biryani" then CWG was "Un-hygienic Rotten Dirty Biryani cooked by looting money of public". It is very easy to criticize others. It is unethical on TOI part to let down of neighboring country. How TOI can forget our own 1996 FLOP opening ceremony. I guess it was Best Opening Ceremony of World Cup till now. All praise for Bangladesh for putting up such a fantastic show. Now whole world is realizing that Asian countries are making huge progress in every field. Shameem Mannan (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 1 hr ago (12:03 PM) We ve passed long days (and a big budget) in preparing our national stadium. Ve passed long hours in managing things to have a memorable opening with our capability, way of doing and at the same time looking after many more things (we r a small country and is pressured with much more problems ppl can't imagine). There was no motive to make the show embarrassed or make it "overcooked biriany". Our heartiest welcome to the world to this small land!! ICC (India) replies to Shameem Mannan 1 hr ago (12:19 PM) Cricket World Cup2011 opening ceremony held at Dhaka registered a rating of 9.69 by IMG, just behind the Beijing Olympic (9.78). Even the FIFA WC 2010 opening ceremony lagged with a rating of 9.58. Agree (3)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Spandan Das (Bangalore) 1 hr ago (11:52 AM) The writer of the article just showing how immature he is. I saw the opening ceremony live and i say i was superbly organized by a small country like Bangladesh . It might not be to the standard of CWG ceremony but for country like Bangladesh it was well Organized.We should appreciate the effort put by the Bangladesh for their first International mega event. Well done guys. Keep it up. Well done Agree (9)Disagree (0)Recommend (4)Offensive ranjeet.om (Delhi) 2 hrs ago (11:04 AM) Its very easy to find the faults in others. That's what here we see. When CWG were not yet performed our media made it mess before international media. Now a small country or rather to call our neighbor country organized this event our media is criticizing it. I don't understand what for this media stand??? Agree (18)Disagree (0)Recommend (10)Offensive CKB (Mumbai) replies to 1 hr ago (11:52 AM) I can understand, Bangladesh is small country, but it has nothing to do with opening ceromony of World Cup, I've seen the opening ceromony, and it was not upto the mark...whatever written in article is absolutely correct, Media has just mentioned the fact of the ceromony, and like me, millions of audiance are proof of this.. It could have been better than this. But its okey...we appreciate our neighbour who got oppourtunity to host opening ceromony of one of biggest sports extraveganza..Now lets enjoy world cup... Agree (2)Disagree (10)Recommend (0)Offensive ranjeet.om replies to CKB 1 hr ago (12:20 PM) That means you are agree to call this event an Overcooked Biryani,but I don't. This is not the right word to use. You are talking about millions....among these millions many of them appreciated this event. Agree (1)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)Offensive Siddhartha Goenka (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) 2 hrs ago (11:02 AM) BTW, whose idea was this .. Rickshaw ride.. It looks so cheap and awkward.. Wearing a expensive suit, representating a nation .. and sitiing on a rickshaw .. as if you are going to a vegetable market .. Agree (8)Disagree (21)Recommend (7)Offensive Rabby (Dhaka) replies to Siddhartha Goenka 32 mins ago (12:51 PM) Representing a dance with stick is usually we should say, it shown how violance the indians are....but we shouldn't...cause it is panjabi dance....dancing in almost hlaf nude ur body is not shown how poor is India but it shown the tradition of india...got it Goenka........ Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Sabya (Singapore) replies to Rabby 9 mins ago (01:14 PM) then they should wear "Lungi" not the suit..got it Rabby.. Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Sabya (Singapore) replies to Rabby 12 mins ago (01:11 PM) then i think all the captain should wear "lungi" not the suit..got it Rabby.. Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Nur Hossain (Chittagong, Bangladesh) replies to Siddhartha Goenka 1 hr ago (12:19 PM) Rickshaw is a traditional vehicle of Bangladesh. it represent's culture of Bangla. To us it's a mind blowing idea. Agree (3)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Balaji Rao (Bangalore) 2 hrs ago (10:51 AM) At least we did not hear about kalmadis or scams or the unpreparedness of the stadium. Every events have some drawbacks and more positives. Better to look on the lighter side than talk about over cooked biriyani, when our own CWG had served dirty biriyani. Agree (21)Disagree (0)Recommend (8)Offensive publican (Sydney) 2 hrs ago (10:42 AM) Delhi CWG was full of corruption (Delhi .. you know!). Many Aussie Contractors still have not received payment from the organiser. It is utterly disgraceful. Small country like Bangladesh hosted this event with great show. We all should appreciate this. No more whinging mate.. Agree (22)Disagree (2)Recommend (8)Offensive P R (India) 2 hrs ago (10:35 AM) Ultimately the time came for which congress party was waiting egarly so that people become engaged with world cup and congress get time to dilute all scam and price rise issues. Parhaps the PM selected this time for his reply to take advantage of word cup hue boom so that people of India forget what he said very quickly. But nobody knows if any of the scams become more serious after world cup finishes. Agree (13)Disagree (7)Recommend (5)Offensive David Manuel (Pune, Maharashtra) 2 hrs ago (10:31 AM) Forget all the good, bad or indifferent comments. What came strongly to me was: What a collosal hoax the British played on all of us when they left United India and truncated this beautiful country into Pakistan, India, Burma and Sri Lanka. If we were united we would have risen to our greatness long ago. Without the British, maybe we wouldn't have spawned so many corrupt politicians. They (politicians) belong to British History. Agree (9)Disagree (4)Recommend (3)Offensive Shameem Mannan (Dhaka, Bangladesh) replies to David Manuel 1 hr ago (12:08 PM) Brother David, the way u think touches me, this thought comes in to my mind whether i visit India or my country. What greatness we ve lost only because of unwise politicians and their ruthless thinking!! Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive P R (India) replies to David Manuel 1 hr ago (12:06 PM) Do not blame british. Look in your own house first. If Gandi and Nehru did not want this break for their own parsonal interest, then was it possible for the british to break. The bigest question is whether India got independence through indipendence strugle for the interest of the country people or dependent compromise for parsonal interests. Agree (2)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive lingams333 (Bangalore) 2 hrs ago (10:31 AM) Its time we show solidarity to our impoverished neibhours, we are a super in the making which means we should be a big brother first. This is Bangla's first international exposure to an entertainment of such grandeur, lets put our hands together for their performance, the world which hitherto and even now has a different impression about our sub continent, its time that this image changes, our culture [Bangladesh India Pakistan Sri Lanka] is rich but was unfortunately impoverished and reached the nadir some time back. So lets not whine over the trivial issues, but lets show our solidarity and inspire and encourage our brethren acoss the borders magnanimously. Agree (15)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive shripad Bhogaonkar (Mumbai) 2 hrs ago (10:30 AM) I do agree with the report....Generally I don't like criticism but it was the real picture. I also felt I was watching "Republic day parade of Bangladesh". Yes the laser show was good, Roona Laila was boring and as it was said in the article "There was simply no one to put it together into big, colourful bouquet" is true. Its not a question of Rich or Poor nation, once you taken the responsibility then you have to make it without any excuse. Anyways, its ok. Agree (4)Disagree (11)Recommend (1)Offensive tareqfn (Bangladesh) 2 hrs ago (10:29 AM) really?? I smell sour grape here!! Agree (15)Disagree (8)Recommend (0)Offensive Keshav (Singapore) 3 hrs ago (10:22 AM) When a report is written, it should be done so as a fact and not as an opinion. Clearly the person writing this article has poured his opinion in the report and it saddens me. If this is the case, let this report be written as a blog (or an opinion) rather than an article. Agree (12)Disagree (2)Recommend (3)Offensive Ronjay Chakraborty (Kolkata) 3 hrs ago (10:17 AM) "Overcooked Biriyani" would be like calling stale food eatable. The opening ceremony of the WC 2011 was boring, unimaginative, unplanned and least of all a moment to forget. The people simply didn't know what to do during the Bryan Adams show. The stage choreography was just too pathetic to be used for an event like WC. Just plain happy that the event got over quickly and its time for some real action now. Hope the stadium & the people get to see some real action tomorrow onwards. Agree (5)Disagree (14)Recommend (0)Offensive Dr Jonathan (Kollam) 3 hrs ago (10:15 AM) I fail to understand what all the hubbub is about? As free citizens in countries which promote free speech and media we are allowed to voice our pleasure or displeasure of anything over a public forum aren't we? If I say I didn't like the show then I didn't. I'm not putting anyone down and people who believe/feel that way need to GROW UP and realize that criticism is part of the REAL ADULT WORLD. I commend Bangladesh on their attempt but at the end of the day I wasn't impressed and I do have a right to say that in an INDIAN newspaper article. Going onto a Bangladeshi or any other nation's newspaper/website and putting my views would be imposing myself and can be taken as me "belittling Bangladesh". This article pointed out various things I felt when I was watching the show yesterday. Agreed his analogies may sound a bit extreme but he wrote as he felt. And for the most part I agree with his sentiments. It wasn't all the spectacular. It was good in some parts and thus one could say it was a good attempt but at the end of the day it could have been done better. Whatever happened to "I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it?" Agree (8)Disagree (9)Recommend (3)Offensive Mahajan (NZ) 3 hrs ago (10:13 AM) Bangladesh hosting the opening ceremony, is like a breath of fresh air, after the corruption ridden prep for the CWG by India. Don't have to be critical of Bangladeshi's they are nice people, trying their best best to build their country on secular lines. Unlike another country we know. Agree (17)Disagree (2)Recommend (2)Offensive netizen (chennai) 3 hrs ago (10:09 AM) We must laud the efforts of a small and poor nation like B'desh, who put up a good show without any scams or scandals. Before criticizing them, we must remember that they got independence only in 1971, and are hardly 11 years old in international cricket. With time, every nation makes progress and definitely they will go from strength to strength from here. As a bigger nation and being their neighbor, we must encourage the progress of such nations so it strengthens and maintains good ties with them. TOI is being too harsh on a nation that is hosting the event for the first time. Agree (14)Disagree (1)Recommend (4)Offensive skmindia (Guwahati) 3 hrs ago (10:00 AM) Quick upraising in cricket world, Bangladesh is the example. It is not necessary to go how the opening ceremony was but it necessary to cheer up for the efforts what they have acquired. Cricket world should appreciate their efforts. In my opinion they have done a splendid job. Thanks to all the citizens of Bangladesh. Agree (21)Disagree (2)Recommend (8)Offensive Aviral Pandey (Mumbai) 3 hrs ago (09:57 AM) I do not care if it was a 'great' show or not. A poor nation such as Bangladesh hosting the opening show for the biggest extravaganza, itself is a matter of great pride. Agree (21)Disagree (2)Recommend (7)Offensive shadeen (dhaka) replies to Aviral Pandey 56 mins ago (12:27 PM) seriously i appreciate the support and praise that we are getting ....but this " we being a poor country" is getting a bit overstreched...we are really not that poor...yes we have limitations but the potentials are endless...we are the one of the largest exporters of RMG in the world,we make and export sea ships, we are starting to manufacture cars, we send the largest contingency in peace missions in UN ( india in no 2) our foreign reserves are growing day by day.its sad that people only wish to remember the negatives while overlooking the positives Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Sachin (pune) replies to Aviral Pandey 3 hrs ago (10:15 AM) Fully Agreed with you guys Aviral and skmindia We Indians should appreciate small country like Bangladesh Agree (7)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Sushil (AUH) 3 hrs ago (09:57 AM) Dear TOI, very sad read the opening ceremony report. The reporter appears to be an immature 12th standard boy who is bent on finding faults. Is this guy a story teller? How can he use words like "overcooked biriyani" to describe an event? Where is journalism heading??? Agree (21)Disagree (3)Recommend (12)Offensive KK (Blr) 3 hrs ago (09:49 AM) Kudos to Bangaladesh to put it best foot forward. Hope there is no CWG type scams involved here. Agree (21)Disagree (2)Recommend (9)Offensive Richa Ritwika (Bangalore) 3 hrs ago (09:35 AM) Whether the opening ceremony was good or bad lets forget that and wait for the real game to begin where the 14 teams will challenge each other for that one cup which will remain with that one country for the next 4 years. The show has begun lets just hope its interesting enough so that audience doesnt leave in the middle. I wish Paul the octopus was there :-) Agree (9)Disagree (3)Recommend (3)Offensive joey (bnglr) 3 hrs ago (09:31 AM) it wasnt sweet n sour but hot n sour with a single layer of sugar!it was more like a local dhaba feast thr than an international 5star cuisine. sonu-nigam n shankar-ehsaan wer more like the hand tissues in the dhaba and the main star ryan like the end-meal mint n bill!Its like I wasted 2 n half hours watchin not espn but DD-bangladesh! Agree (2)Disagree (19)Recommend (1)Offensive skmohiuddin (Canada) replies to joey 3 hrs ago (09:58 AM) thats why u r indian...always think about food...its better than any other program organized by india...atleast we didnot have to face anything like CWG...even like Eden garden case...shame on u guys...btw..its common sense, the program was organized by bangladesh so it would be bangladeshi cultural program..anyways common sense aint common to everyone...and the whole world knows the taste of india...cheap Agree (14)Disagree (6)Recommend (1)Offensive pushback (colombo) replies to 2 hrs ago (10:34 AM) eh bungladeshi, CWG had corruption because India has so much money. if someone stole a few sacs of rice when organizing your program we don't care. if you are finding the taste of india cheap then why are your hungry and desperate people trying to cross over? Agree (1)Disagree (10)Recommend (0)Offensive Praveen (Bangalore) replies to 2 hrs ago (10:27 AM) Most of the people here have appreciated the program, Now why are you talking cheap Agree (7)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Monzur (Montreal) replies to 2 hrs ago (10:24 AM) Let's not blame all for the negative comments by one or two. I am overwhelmed by the number of Indians who are praising the event. Let's thank them all with an open heart. Agree (13)Disagree (0)Recommend (3)Offensive joey (bnglr) 3 hrs ago (09:24 AM) it was like a somach blasting local biryani only with complete ignorance of international dishes. sharad powar did a mistake of not having 50-50 indian co-ordination too along with just local. sonu nigam n shankar-ehsaan-loy were like hand-rubbing tissues after the large biryani and bryan adams was like the end of meal mint n bill. we all missed an international 5 star cuisine with just local dhaba meal! Agree (4)Disagree (22)Recommend (4)Offensive pardeep (Fremont, CA, USA) 4 hrs ago (09:19 AM) Brilliant! in one world. Writer is biased and so are few other commentators here. As an Indian I would say Bangladesh did far better then the CWG opening ceremony. CWG ceremony looked like a last minute arrangement by Kala-Madi and his mandli. All in all, Bangladesh not only made her people proud by this display of colors and passion, but rest of south asians too. Only marring point was long speeches by some of the speakers. Rest assured, they gave a wonderful beginning to the World cup. Far better then any other world cup opening ceremonies of the past. Thanks for a beautiful display - Bangladesh! Agree (27)Disagree (8)Recommend (6)Offensive Vpvps Awadhia (Auraiya) 4 hrs ago (08:55 AM) It was a nice show. Thanks a lot to Bangladesh to make such a good arrangement. Agree (24)Disagree (5)Recommend (4)Offensive Vpvps Awadhia (Auraiya) 4 hrs ago (08:52 AM) Well done Mr. Sonu Nigam "Let's go for glory" the spirit of cricket song. and now to Pawar ji who started in broken Bengali and soon he switched over to English was better. The world cup theme song 'De ghuma ke' reminded our 'gilli danda' game that we played in our childhood. Agree (9)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive Manu (Delhi) 4 hrs ago (08:41 AM) IT was more boring than a Bangladeshi test match! The funny part was the ministers' speeches in Bangla- sounded like they were campaigning for a revolution And the dances, - reminded me of my junior school sports day festival.. Banglas do have a long way to go. Agree (13)Disagree (26)Recommend (6)Offensive Subinoy (Noida) 4 hrs ago (08:41 AM) See, I've seen Bangladeshi people very closely...they do tend to overdress, overdo but overlook the details. I liked the opening ceremony show...especially the Brian Adams Performance. Al together It was definitely better than 1996...even 1999. 1996 was marred by wind and errors while 1999 World cup looked like School annual event. Anyway, opening ceremony hardly matters...wait till the real event starts. Agree (13)Disagree (3)Recommend (0)Offensive Anand (Chennai, India) 4 hrs ago (08:35 AM) I fail to understand why India can't take up hosting of World Cup on its own....why does it need to host with economically challenged countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and even Pakistan. Its high time we act like Super powers and do things our way....we don't hear US hosting it jointly with Mexico or other neighbours...all said and done CWG opening ceremony was 10times better than yesterday's one. Agree (12)Disagree (24)Recommend (6)Offensive sanjay (pune) replies to Anand 3 hrs ago (09:33 AM) Make that 10 times to 100 times.....CWG opening was awesome. It really changed the way people were looking towards the India's preparation to CWG. Agree (6)Disagree (7)Recommend (2)Offensive kishor (bangalore) replies to Anand 4 hrs ago (09:15 AM) Well. You are right but its not whether India can take it alone or not. I believe the reason is that these other countries won't be able to take it alone Agree (9)Disagree (3)Recommend (4)Offensive Shariful Islam (Dhaka) replies to Anand 4 hrs ago (09:11 AM) India also needs long way to go where 40% are poor. Agree (17)Disagree (7)Recommend (5)Offensive Rohan (Mumbai) replies to Shariful Islam 2 hrs ago (10:37 AM) islam bhai, india would be only 10 percent poor if all bangladeshis have to go back to their country from india. Agree (1)Disagree (7)Recommend (0)Offensive sayon ray (mumbai) replies to Shariful Islam 3 hrs ago (09:55 AM) anyway..the show was great...really colorful... Agree (11)Disagree (0)Recommend (2)Offensive sayon ray (mumbai) replies to Shariful Islam 3 hrs ago (09:29 AM) yes u r right, and within those 40%, 20% is bangladeshis, who sneak illegally into india through west bengal border. I am from west bengal itself, and know this fact like any other bengalis...shame Agree (14)Disagree (8)Recommend (5)Offensive tareqfn (Bangladesh) replies to sayon ray 2 hrs ago (10:46 AM) dude, dont make things up, 20% is Bangladeshis!! eh what an accurate stat. Don't churn the same myth over and over that ppl are flocking in ur country. u r a poor country yourself. I saw you west bengal people, they buy pieces of fish, cant afford to buy entire fish. I have never seen a sweet box with 2 sweets, west bangers have it!! Agree (10)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Manish (Australia) 4 hrs ago (08:35 AM) TOI, your comments can go to hell. The show was great and your article is contrary to what the world press thinks. Agree (23)Disagree (6)Recommend (9)Offensive Subash (USA) replies to Manish 4 hrs ago (09:15 AM) I read Australin News Paper (SMH) the article as well as all comments were positive about the show. What is wrong with TOI or the weiter Subash (USA) Agree (13)Disagree (1)Recommend (3)Offensive Prashant (pune) 4 hrs ago (08:34 AM) looks like reporter is an idiot! Did he want that show in eden garden? If it was in bengal he would have praised it even it was the worst! Agree (22)Disagree (5)Recommend (3)Offensive Ray (NY, US) replies to Prashant 3 hrs ago (10:00 AM) I agree with your 1st sentence. Just want to add: you are an idiot as well. He clearly stated that it was better that the 1996 eden event. Stop this regionalistic nonsense. Agree (2)Disagree (3)Recommend (0)Offensive N.Khan (Karachi) 4 hrs ago (08:33 AM) I watched it on TV and must say it was a great show. I do not understand why are some people in India compalining. Well done Bangla Desh and good luck in the world cup. And thanks for making Afridi and team comfortable enough for them to feel at home. We may be two separate countries but our links will never be broken. Every stride BD takes in any area brings joy to my heart. Agree (15)Disagree (5)Recommend (2)Offensive Manu (Delhi) replies to N.Khan 3 hrs ago (09:54 AM) Hi Mr. Khan, Really liked your statement about the links not being open, and feeling at home in Bangladesh. Perhaps you could read up some history - around 1972. Thanks Agree (6)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive S (India) 4 hrs ago (08:32 AM) Important newspaper like Times of India should take care of what it puts in their headlines. Its not appropriate to write comments like this. I am not sure if intentionally TOI is doing these things these days. Similar news about Steve Jobs critical illness, not sure any other major news site has reported this. I guess TOI should learn something from sites like BBC and CNN before writing any more of such news. And at the end, we all know that Indian audience (of course including me) loves little bit of masala, but with all those videos and photos surronding your main section sometimes adds so much masala to TOI that it feels like a over spiced daily news site. Agree (8)Disagree (1)Recommend (4)Offensive S (India) 4 hrs ago (08:29 AM) Important newspaper like Times of India should take care of what it puts in their headlines. Its not appropriate to write comments like this. I am not sure if intentionally TOI is doing these things these days. Similar news about Steve Jobs critical illness, not sure any other major news site has reported this. I guess TOI should learn something from sites like BBC and CNN before writing any more of such news. And at the end, we all know that Indian audience (of course including me) loves little bit of masala, but with all those videos and photos surronding your main section sometimes adds so much masala to TOI that it feels like a over spiced daily news site. Agree (2)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive Sadat Sayem (London, Ontario) 4 hrs ago (08:27 AM) Everyone has enjoyed the show ..whats wrong with TOI..read the cricinfo reviews. unfortunately in 21st century we have the critics like TOI's reporters.its a shame Agree (17)Disagree (4)Recommend (6)Offensive Imran Momtaz (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 5 hrs ago (08:17 AM) the reporter can go to hell..... Agree (22)Disagree (6)Recommend (5)Offensive Shajib (Dhaka) 5 hrs ago (08:15 AM) Funny It is! when an editor dont even know what he is writing... In my opinion all that were good to be entertained. Sumit, you better see the function again. Agree (14)Disagree (4)Recommend (3)Offensive abid (glasgow uk) 5 hrs ago (08:08 AM) it was a great show,spectacular and colourful a lot better than anything england australia or india have produced,well done bangladesh and this is coming froma pakistani fan Agree (10)Disagree (15)Recommend (1)Offensive Nazir (New Jersey) replies to abid 4 hrs ago (08:36 AM) you should think and comment. If you have to praise something, you need not put down others. just simply say the show was great. Agree (11)Disagree (0)Recommend (2)Offensive Rafi (Dhaka) 5 hrs ago (07:56 AM) If u don know to write and appreciate, stop commenting then. It was a combined effort by the 3 hosting countries and really happy for that. Pity on u i guess!! Agree (20)Disagree (3)Recommend (5)Offensive Anand (India) replies to Rafi 5 hrs ago (08:23 AM) A part of performing on world stage is to take criticism in stride. I believe you guys have a lot to learn. Agree (8)Disagree (4)Recommend (4)Offensive tareqfn (Bangladesh) replies to Anand 2 hrs ago (10:51 AM) i hope you remember what u said in your own stride. Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Falcon View (New Delhi) 5 hrs ago (07:56 AM) What you are trying to say TOI ? It was or bad? The immature reporter with ignorant editor makes a beautiful waste of time such as these with no meaning coming out of it. Grow up . Agree (14)Disagree (4)Recommend (1)Offensive KB (Bhopal) replies to Falcon View 4 hrs ago (08:31 AM) They are trying to say it was 'sweet n sour'. Agree (4)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive S n IYER (SECUNDERABAD,TELENGANA) 5 hrs ago (07:54 AM) There was ? ng with the show. In fact, it was quite entertaining.What did we see during the CWG? We must appreciate what every country tries to celebrate an occassion. Agree (12)Disagree (3)Recommend (2)Offensive Ritu (Bangalore) replies to S n IYER 4 hrs ago (08:31 AM) From when secunderabad is in telangana iyer, stop doing this kind of provoking. its still united andhra, Agree (8)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Ravindran (India) 5 hrs ago (07:53 AM) Unlike many opening shows this was simple and without being drowned in too many colours . We are used to seeing too much of over hyped celebration . Thats why it perhaps looked bland . But this is how it should be . The main show is the world cup and not this opening ceremony . It would be a great idea to stop with verbal inauguration in future to curtail expenses. Agree (9)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive Bhavani Pani (Bhubaneswar) 5 hrs ago (07:48 AM) Saw the whole program on TV. Yes- it was definitely better than the Calcutta 1996 show, which in my opinion was a disgrace and a disaster! Remember how Captains were wrongly introduced at Calcutta! Right- the Dhaka show was a bit overdone- lot more emotional and ethnic than the Melbourne show. Sumit is right- the rickshaw ride was the weakest link of the show. Overall 6.5/10!! Well-done Bangladesh! Your enthusiasm is very well appreciated. Best of luck in the games!! Bhavani Pani Bhubaneswar Agree (11)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive mayur (manipal) 5 hrs ago (07:44 AM) thia was one of the best opening ceremonies i ve seen so far.....the shw was much better than FIFA WC OPENING CEREMONY.....SUMIT i dnt knw what else wer u expecting...bad taste really!!!!!. Agree (8)Disagree (6)Recommend (0)Offensive sathish (Chennai) 5 hrs ago (07:41 AM) To Sumit, Please appreciate and understand that when it comes to any sports it is all about passion.. wat more can be said to prove the same other than the 25000 spectators outside the stadium singing, dancing and welcoming the world cup in the most spectacular way possible.. Agree (12)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Foxtrol Charlie (Texas) 5 hrs ago (07:27 AM) To Sumit Chaterjee "There were journalists at the ceremony who have covered cricket World Cups, Olympics, Asian Games, even football World Cups, and they swore they have never seen anything like this before. For a sport that has a bad history with opening ceremonies, nothing could have been more welcome. It didn't need the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to declare the World Cup open. The World Cup was open when at 2am last night, thousands were dancing on the streets, signing the best-wishes bat, and tens of cars went round and round the Bangabandhu Stadium. And when similar scenes were taking place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, which didn't even have anything to do with the opening ceremony." Click This Link Agree (12)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive npk (B'lore) 5 hrs ago (07:26 AM) i can understand how the expectation the author of this article . I never expect anything and this person compares with India. Shall i compare this person's mentality with other good authors? 1] B'ladesh is not that much rich compared to india, 2] economically down than India. they did according to their taste and not to your taste. Small countries try and contribute something and it's for the first time they conduct so we need to appriciate them not to degrade them. try to learn this don't make fun of ther's weakness. Agree (15)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive sunny (Boston) 5 hrs ago (07:25 AM) well Sumit....pity on you...bad taste...what else can i say Agree (12)Disagree (0)Recommend (2)Offensive Hari (Oman) 6 hrs ago (06:59 AM) Not a bad show man; Surely the reporter ddidnt expect the captains perform a twist there!!!! Agree (13)Disagree (3)Recommend (2)Offensive P.Tauro (Mangalore) 6 hrs ago (06:59 AM) One should appreciate the effort of Bangladesh, which is holding such a function perhaps for the first time in their history. Let us applaud their effort and not criticise. Agree (20)Disagree (0)Recommend (3)Offensive Indian (jaipur) replies to P.Tauro 5 hrs ago (07:42 AM) Well the show was good. But one thing I need to clear all the cost of this show is borne by ICC & not Bangladesh Agree (4)Disagree (3)Recommend (0)Offensive tareqfn (Bangladesh) replies to Indian 2 hrs ago (11:02 AM) i think u r misinformed. ICC pays hosting fee, opening fee etc which only make up part of the total cost. they share money because they earn money themselves using these events. BD spent $30 million (check BBC) on their own, ICC paid only a small part(check opening ceremony fee). Agree (3)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Nezam (Dhaka) 6 hrs ago (06:35 AM) It seems that Bangladesh's success has been itching deep inside from your heart and you can't endure the success of Bangladesh. Please have time to read what the news site and CricInfo said about the opening. http://goo.gl/s79za Agree (17)Disagree (1)Recommend (2)Offensive Niraj (Hoshiarpur Punjab) 6 hrs ago (06:34 AM) Either mr Sumit Mukherjee is trying to horne himself as a critic or he has been instructed by his bosses not to write any thing ve abt the event. This headline news was such a colored view of things tht i wonder how long i will stick to TOI for my daily dose of news every morning. Agree (16)Disagree (1)Recommend (3)Offensive Sayantan (New York) 6 hrs ago (06:34 AM) I think we should adopt a more appreciative view. Such kind of negativity surely does not help. Come on TOI, you need to be more mature. Someone did put in efforts and we should just appreciate it. Let us not belittle any one's efforts by comparing it with our own CWG or any other event. Agree (7)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Smita Nirula (Gurgaon) 6 hrs ago (06:25 AM) I agree with the TOI view on the insipidness of the show. Not only could we not see the faces of the captains in the rickshaws, the camera work was deplorable. Instead of showing the captains as they came in, the camera kept panning the audience. Also, the ESPN-Star combine managed to successfully butcher the airing by cutting presentations in the middle with ads without waiting for one presentation to get over and then giving an ad break between presentations, so we missed quite a bit of what could have been interesting and the resulting show was choppy at best. Agree (7)Disagree (15)Recommend (3)Offensive harsh (mumbai) 7 hrs ago (06:15 AM) "Pawar switched to English after only two lines"....I pity the IQ of the reporter who wrote this. What is Powar supposed to do? Give a speach in Bungali? Agree (9)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Bengal Tiger (Louisiana) 7 hrs ago (06:08 AM) Cancellation of Eden Garden of Kolkata as a venue of World Cup made the West Bengal people jealous and they started talking rubbish about Bangladesh.They should be ashamed for failing to prepare their venue in time. Agree (12)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive shyaam.madkholkar (trinidad) 7 hrs ago (06:07 AM) The show was quite fresh, it is the TOI reporting that was like insipid Biryani! Agree (26)Disagree (6)Recommend (3)Offensive Zohan (Islington, London) 7 hrs ago (06:06 AM) Well, nice report with a sharp criticism. However, I've watched the show after reading all these newspaper reports and sorted out that this TOI reporter is saying wrong. He said,"the skippers were almost hidden under the colorful hoods that ought to have been kept folded in the first place." But I found this ethnic vehicle's hood was already folded. How did you observe wrongly while you were reporting? And moreover, I found Bryan Adams was very much spontaneous. May be your intention was to find mistakes out of the show. But I thought reporters are always neutral....aren't they? Agree (10)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive SAMI QURESHI (MUSCAT) 7 hrs ago (05:53 AM) BANGLADESH HAS ALWAYS BEEN REMAINED THE TORCH-BEARER OF CULTURAL REVOLUTION IN THE SUBCONTINENT. THIS TIME TOO, SHE APPEARED IN FLYING COLOURS OF A GREAT SHOW. Agree (8)Disagree (5)Recommend (0)Offensive hossain (berlin) 7 hrs ago (05:27 AM) Interesting fact is that India spent more than $3bn to host the opening ceremony of commonwealth games where Bangladesh spent only $30ml to host this ceremony.Unfortunately commonwealth games was messes up with scam,corruption and impotent official where the dhaka show was not better than olympic but was the best opening ceremony of cricket world cup.Just 4 hrs ago TOI headlines was "Spectacual ceremony in Dhaka" now??Gets a life TOI! Agree (9)Disagree (2)Recommend (0)Offensive Karan (Tampa, US) 8 hrs ago (05:14 AM) what a spiteful and bitter article! As if the writer had made up hi mind on writing negative things even b4 the start of the event Agree (6)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive warez (Karachi) 8 hrs ago (05:03 AM) As a Pakistani I congratulate Bangladesh for putting up a better show than India[in the commonwealth games], given the limited resources,they put up a better show than India who had more resources at their disposal, never underestimate the spirit and will of Bangladeshis. Agree (12)Disagree (5)Recommend (4)Offensive Nilesh (Sydney, Aus) replies to warez 4 hrs ago (09:12 AM) Does it ever occur to you why Pakistan is not a party to hosting this event but Bangladesh is? You and I bet a lot of others in your country are still stuck in the past and don't want to move forward with time. This is not about India Vs Bangladesh or India Vs Pakistan. Agree (9)Disagree (1)Recommend (3)Offensive vinayak (goa) 8 hrs ago (05:02 AM) I watched the show. It was good. Better than CWG show at Delhi. Agree (35)Disagree (29)Recommend (8)Offensive Ajay (Mumbai) replies to vinayak 4 hrs ago (08:34 AM) I do agree that the opening ceremony in Bangladesh was good but saying that it was better then the CWG in Delhi was too much....CWG opening was a class no comparison. Agree (8)Disagree (6)Recommend (2)Offensive Satish (Chennai) replies to vinayak 4 hrs ago (08:34 AM) Cant agree with u bro.. CWG show was awesome.. I am not degrading Bangladesh's show.. They ve done really awesome job.. Please dont compare India-Bangladesh.. We are more wealthier and have more resource compared to them.. Agree (9)Disagree (5)Recommend (1)Offensive amit (US) replies to vinayak 6 hrs ago (06:55 AM) okay, you lost me at better than CWG Agree (4)Disagree (5)Recommend (0)Offensive vinayak replies to amit 1 hr ago (11:39 AM) CWG show was sticking of corruption and Kalmadi was booed. That is for India's wealth. Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive Roy (New York) 8 hrs ago (04:34 AM) I haven't seen the show, just checking the news at the end of the day from my office in US. As fatema pointed out we really miss a lot by staying so far away from home. But it's also refreshing to see so many positive comments by Indians about the show in Bangladesh. If we can show such harmony without fighting, south Asia can do wonders. Regarding TOI reoports less we can say is better, it's a tabloid - even embarrassing to read it in front of other officemates.... Agree (38)Disagree (4)Recommend (7)Offensive swamy (pune) replies to Roy 6 hrs ago (06:28 AM) We are with you bro. Agree (7)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive SS (New York) 9 hrs ago (04:20 AM) I think Bangladesh surely deserves all the praise. For hosting an event of such size and glamor, Bangladesh execution of such scale surely commendable. It sure shows Bangladesh has come of age. Rather than an over cooked Biryani, I think it was a perfect Raitha for the main dish..GIven its emergence from Pakistan, Bangladesh has come a long way in such a short period time. Whether it is sports, industry or organizing an openning ceremony, Bangladesh has sent its message loud and clear.. Do not underestimate its potential. It is all set to surpass Pakistan and other smaller southasian nations.. Thali Thali Shabash Bengali! Agree (42)Disagree (5)Recommend (14)Offensive SS (New York) I think Bangladesh surely deserves all the praise. For hosting an event of such size and glamor, Bangladesh execution of such scale surely commendable. It sure shows Bangladesh has come of age. Rather than an over cooked Biryani, I think it was a perfect Raitha for the main dish..GIven its emergence from Pakistan, Bangladesh has come a long way in such a short period time. Whether it is sports, industry or organizing an openning ceremony, Bangladesh has sent its message loud and clear.. Do not underestimate its potential. It is all set to surpass Pakistan and other smaller southasian nations.. Thali Thali Shabash Bengali! Agree (42)Disagree (5)Recommend (14)Offensive Abul K (Canada) 9 hrs ago (04:19 AM) I have read several news paper reports from many parts of the world including India. Most of them have praised the show for projecting the Bengali culture and other cultures of this sub -continent. Some said it was the best opening ceremony of ICC World Cup particularly the laser cricket on the wall. It is surprising that such a harsh criticism came from a Bengali reporter of TOI. By the way, one information for the reporter that Dhaka biryani has got the distinction to be the best biryani of the sub continent. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi while visiting Dhaka had made a special request to be served with Dhaka biryani. M S Dhoni too is very fond of Bangladeshi cuisine. Agree (36)Disagree (5)Recommend (10)Offensive swamy (pune) replies to Abul K 6 hrs ago (06:30 AM) We too love Dhaka Biryani than our Hyderabad Biryani.. Agree (9)Disagree (1)Recommend (2)Offensive shashi (hyd) replies to Abul K 8 hrs ago (04:40 AM) LOL Agree (2)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)Offensive Deepak (Canada) 9 hrs ago (04:17 AM) TOI is the only website critisizing the show, the quality of reading just keeps getting worse on TOI. Please change your admin staff. Agree (27)Disagree (6)Recommend (4)Offensive Deepan Das (Pune, Maharashtra) 9 hrs ago (04:01 AM) To the writer I'd just say that there is no point of organizing an opening ceremony at the cost of corruption of hundreds of crores of rupees. Bangladesh tried its level best and delivered it really nicely. In a program all the events may not be equally attractive; there would be ups and downs in terms of liking and a few downs cannot prove a ceremony like that unattractive or unsuccessful. It's somewhat like as a journalist you don't always write well; sometimes you write nicely and sometimes as bad as this one but overall you may be a good writer. Agree (23)Disagree (1)Recommend (4)Offensive Fatema Tanjia (Naples, Italy) 9 hrs ago (03:44 AM) The show was going on in my birthplace, my very own city, but I couldn't watch the show. Being abroad is sometimes really tragic. I was reading cricinfo and found very positive review. Then, thought that, let's read TOI, to get the opinions of our neighbors. PASSION is the perfect word to define our feelings for cricket. Thanks to all the friends for their positive comments on behalf of total BANGLADESH. Agree (34)Disagree (2)Recommend (12)Offensive r.venkatraman (AUCKLAND) 9 hrs ago (03:41 AM) ATLEAST THE SHOW WAS ON TIME WITH NO PUBLICITY ABOUT ANY SCAM. TOI ,YOU ARE COMPARING THIS TO THE EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE AT EDEN Gardens YEARS AGO. WHY NOT MAGNANIMOUSLY ADMIT THE SHOW AT LEAST DID NOT ATTRACT ANY NEGATIVE COMMENTS SO FAR FROM THE PARTICIPANTS AND AUDIENCES, KNOWING VERY WELL THIS IS PROBABLY THE FIRST MAJOR EVENT OF BD. Agree (29)Disagree (1)Recommend (10)Offensive Shahab izzat (Jeddah ) 9 hrs ago (03:28 AM) Come on instead of seeing the good in the show TOI wants to sound some sort of show critics and expert.Give full marks to Bangladeshis for putting their heart and energy in .This is the first great event for the country and God knows how much pressure and sleepless hours the organizers must have undergone to put up a respectable show.Men give them a big applause for whatever we saw,it was impressive. Agree (28)Disagree (1)Recommend (9)Offensive Shubham Singh (Pune) 10 hrs ago (03:13 AM) I liked the show very much. Seems like TOI has more knowledge of organizing opening ceremonies. Every country showcases its culture when organizing mega events. So if the reporter of TOI didn't like it, it does not reflect general opinion. I say - Bangladesh, job well done ! Agree (49)Disagree (1)Recommend (22)Offensive abhixit (Kolkata) 10 hrs ago (02:47 AM) TOI, why not give some advice to Kalmadi and others instead of finding fault with the sincere efforts of Bangladesh in presenting the opening ceremony, which in any case was quite impressive and innovative. It appears you wanna blame them even for Sharad Pawar's broken Bengali! Agree (44)Disagree (8)Recommend (20)Offensive Nilotpal (Kolkata) 11 hrs ago (02:22 AM) TOI has the ultimate knowledge of what is correct way of hosting a opening ceremony .Come on now TOI give credit where it is due . This was a flawless ceremony with great response and enthusiasm from the crowd and the numerous performers on the ground , The high rise laser cricket is the most original concept that I have seen in opening ceremony for long time . The cricketers are not supposed to make speeches on the opening ceremony but the whole contingent should have come to the arena and not just the captains of the respective teams . This would have generated a bigger response from the crowd . Last but not the least it was much much better than the freak show of 1996 and the utter failure of Eden to host the first match this time around . Under such circumstances TOI should thing twice before being overly critical on what can be considered as a rather good performance. Agree (51)Disagree (9)Recommend (24)Offensive free_verse (delhi) replies to Nilotpal 10 hrs ago (02:32 AM) Exactly. And with our shabby run-up to the Commonwealth, who are we to criticize anyone? And why are we acting like every Opening Ceremony has to set a mark or be better than the previous ones? It's something for people to have fun at, especially boost the spirits of the host country. We can go about this event like China does with such precision and contrivance. At the end of the day, it's about having a GOOD TIME and I am sure Bangladeshis and the audience did. Agree (36)Disagree (5)Recommend (12)Offensive Satish (Chennai) replies to free_verse 4 hrs ago (08:31 AM) Its really disheartening how eager we are to dishonour our pride in public.. Feeling very sorry for it.. Though there was huge scam in CWG, they never had any dull moment in the inauguration or the duration while the games were held.. Bangladesh's ceremony was awesome.. For the sake of arguement, please dont tarnish our nation pride.. Agree (5)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive ajaesharma (New Delhi) 11 hrs ago (02:14 AM) World Cup opens with a tasteless show Agree (10)Disagree (46)Recommend (1)Offensive nirjhar (dhaka) replies to 15 mins ago (01:08 PM) u indians are totally tasteless nation Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive free_verse (delhi) replies to 10 hrs ago (02:26 AM) "Tasteless"? Showcasing cultural heritage in a colourful, lively manner is tasteless? Please think before you use such derogatory terms. Tasteless is what Bollywood doles out at award nights in the name of entertainment. Agree (46)Disagree (5)Recommend (18)Offensive Zohan (Islington, London) replies to free_verse 6 hrs ago (06:27 AM) Don't worry Ajae Sharma, I guess this people are criticizing with their full intention and dishonest opinion. May be this is their way to show smartness. sad. We people are happy that we had a good show held in our subcontinent. I would have been feeling proud if I were present there. Agree (8)Disagree (0)Recommend (2)Offensive free_verse (delhi) 11 hrs ago (02:11 AM) Some people in the media are being unduly harsh and inconsiderate to the efforts of Bangladesh. The speeches in any opening ceremony are the boring part. Do you think the Commonwealth Opening Ceremony speeches were fun to hear? The cultural programme put out by Bangladesh was colourful and showcased the cultural heritage. It was a good effort and must be appreciated and encouraged as it means a lot to the people of Bangladesh. There's not fixed standards of "entertainment" and there should be not sweeping assessments. Agree (55)Disagree (2)Recommend (23)Offensive aj (New Delhi) 11 hrs ago (02:10 AM) No way in the world the ceremony was spectacular. To me honestly it was a damp squib and was not entertaining at all and I am sure all the applaud which it got was because it finally ended. Agree (12)Disagree (40)Recommend (3)Offensive bj (Australia) replies to aj 26 mins ago (12:57 PM) go and watch a strip show Agree (0)Disagree (0)Recommend (0)Offensive sKarim (LA, USA) replies to aj 10 hrs ago (03:04 AM) You must be out of your mind Agree (19)Disagree (2)Recommend (1)Offensive Monzur (Montreal) 11 hrs ago (02:08 AM) TOI: I have read the previous version of your story on this event in which you praised the ceremony. Surprised to see a different opinion in this last version!! I think we tried our best to make the event memorable and to a great extent succeeded. Just get rid of the 'big brother' attitude towards Bangladesh, respect us as a nation and see what miracle it does to our bilateral relations. We are natural friends not foes. Agree (37)Disagree (6)Recommend (14)Offensive reach4venkat (Chennai) replies to Monzur 9 hrs ago (03:57 AM) Dude...take it easy. Do you seriously beleive in the criticism provided by a shamless tabloid like TOI. The muddle headed idiots will even publish my comment lamblasting their pig headed attitude. All they bother is that they have acheived their TRP...TRP and more TRPs. Never mind the quality of coverage or the sincerity of the articles. Judo to the Bangaladeshi brethren for coming up with a super show. But I will still want to see India defeat them when the match starts No repetition of 2007. Agree (19)Disagree (0)Recommend (4)Offensive free_verse (delhi) replies to Monzur 11 hrs ago (02:18 AM) I agree! But don't take this as a personal thing! And don't make it a part of Indo-Bangladesh relations as our relations go much beyond cricket and ceremonies I have posted above praising the efforts of Bangladesh. In any event of such size and importance, people are bound to have opinions. Remembers the flak we received for CWG? Our opening ceremony was praised but closing did not receive good reviews. Medis critics will always find fault with such events. I think you're doing a great job! Go ahead and enjoy it and savour it! And don't bother about reports and comments. Taskin Jamal (Bangkok) 12 hrs ago (01:03 AM) do not agree Taskin Jamal (Bangkok) 12 hrs ago (01:02 AM) I completely do not agree with the view of the writer. As the first ever largest and biggest opening program in Bangladesh, they have proved themselves. You can't blame them for any fault. A child can do many faults at the beginning. And still I believe this is one of the gorgeous programs out of many in the previous, no doubt. As a Bangladeshi, I feel how much it is tough to represent in such a way, whereas a writer can only criticize. Neil (Kolkata) replies to Taskin Jamal 10 hrs ago (02:55 AM) Please do not get bothered by these tasteless criticisms. These self-declared pundits are only trying to "show off". The fact remains that Bangladesh for the first time hosted such a BIG event without any major hitch; it is the people who make the event and the enthusiasm and vibrancy of Bangladeshi people have made the show a Grand SUCCESS. On this occasion I would like to congratulate you and your fellow citizens on behalf of your Indian brothers. May your country continue to flourish in all arenas and India will be there to support you if you need it. SS (New York) replies to Neil 8 hrs ago (04:26 AM) Neil, How do you propose India support BD if they need it? Are you the President or Ambassador of the country? Are you going to open india's door for immigration so all the Bangladeshis can freely settle in India? manjeet (punjab,India) replies to Taskin Jamal 11 hrs ago (02:18 AM) it is human tendency to ignore many good things for small faults ... event was very nice.