Dhaka – As previously indicated, Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against five Myanmar military officers responsible for human rights violations committed by units under their command.
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Sheikh Kamal U-20 Football Tournament likely in February
Dhaka- The home and away basis Sheikh Kamal Under-20 Football Tournament with participation of all the eight divisional teams of the country, organized by Bangladesh District & Divisional Football Association (BDDFA), is likely to be held in February 2019.
Messi injury means Coutinho, Dembele must step up for Barca
Barcelona(AP/UNB) – With Lionel Messi out with a broken arm, the two most expensive signings in Barcelona’s history have a perfect opportunity to step up and show their value.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh booters to fly Nepal Tuesday
Dhaka – The 32-member Bangladesh Football team will fly for Nepal Tuesday morning to participate in the six-nation SAFF U-15 Championship beginning on Thursday at ANFA Complex in Kathmandu with an initial target of reaching semifinals.
Top-order batsmen boost Khulna’s day1 total 281/7* vs Rajshahi
Dhaka – Defending champions Khulna Division scored 281* for 7 at stumps in the 1st innings against Rajshahi Division after the first day’s play in their Tier1 4th round first-class match of the 20th National Cricket League (NCL) at Sheikh…
BDvZIM: Kayes stars in Tigers’ 28-run win
Dhaka -Opening batsman Imrul Kayes’s personal best of 144 – also the highest score by a Bangladeshi at home – helped the hosts to a 28-run win against visiting Zimbabwe in the first match of a three-match series at Sher-e-Bangla…
First ODI: Imrul Kayes scores career best 144
Dhaka- Bangladeshi opening batsman Imrul Kayes proved his worth scoring his 3rd ODI century with career best 144 runs in a tough situation against Zimbabwe in the first match of the three-match ODI series at the home Bangladesh cricket —…
AFC U-19 Women’s: Bangladesh makes hard practices in Dushanbe on Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Football team, now in Tajikistan to compete in the Group D matches of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers, made their practices Sunday morning under supervision of team’s Technical& Strategical Director Paul Thomas Smalley and Head…
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh to play Maldives on Oct 27
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play the Maldives in their first Group-A match of the SAFF U-15 Championship on October 27 at 3:30 at the ANFA complex in Kathmandu.
ODI: Bangladesh face Zimbabwe Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will take on visiting Zimbabwe in the first ODI of a three-match day-night series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
PGM MIDF Championship Golf: Sohel finishes joint 31st
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s promising golfer Shakhawat Hossain Sohel ended with the joint 31st slot in the PGM MIDF Championship after three-over 75 in the final round at Kota Seriemas Golf and Country Club course in Malaysia on Saturday.
U19 Test: Bangladesh take 1-0 lead against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team took 1-0 lead in the two-match Youth Test series against host Sri Lanka having a 13-run victory in the first Test, which ended on day-four at Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday.
PGM MIDF Championship: Sohel slips down 16 steps after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s promising golfer Shakhawat Hossain Sohel slipped down to joint 23rd position from joint 7th spot in the PGM MIDF Championship after the 3rd round at the Kota Seriemas Golf and Country Club course in Malaysia on Friday.
Serena’s coach says in-match coaching would boost tennis
Dhaka- Serena Williams’ coach says in-match coaching should be allowed in tennis to help the sport’s popularity.
Tour Match: Soumya, Ebadat deliver 8-wkt victory for BCB XI against Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Riding on Soumya Sarkar and Ebadat Hossain’s brilliant performances, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI registered an eight-wicket victory against touring Zimbabwe in the one-day practice match at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) ground in Savar on Friday.
Tickets for BD-Zimbabwe 1st ODI to be available 20 oct
Dhaka – Tickets for the first ODI between hosts Bangladesh and touring Zimbabwe billed for Sunday (Oct 21) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur will be available from Saturday (Oct 20) adjacent to a counter of Shaheed Suhrawardi…
Bangladesh U-19 Women’s team leaves for Tajikistan Friday morning
Dhaka – A 31-member Bangladesh U-19 Women’s Football team will leave here for Tajikistan Friday (October 19) morning to compete in the Group D matches of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers beginning in Dushanbe on Wednesday.
BCB XI to face Zimbabwe in one day warm-up Friday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI will play visiting Zimbabwe in a one-day practice match at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Savar on Friday.
Pique says Rafael Nadal to play in new Davis Cup format
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Gerard Pique is not worried about the possible absence of some top players in the revamped Davis Cup, especially since Rafael Nadal has said he will play in the new-look competition when it debuts next year.
Youth Test: Sri Lanka trailing by 244 runs against Bangladesh on day-2
Dhaka – Hosts Sri Lanka U-19 were trailing by 244 runs against Bangladesh U-19 team on the 2nd day of the four-day First Youth Test at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Wednesday.
Soumya to lead BCB XI for one day warm-up against Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced a 12-man squad to face visiting Zimbabwe for a one-day practice match to be held at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Savar on Friday.
Goa Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman shares 3rd place
Dhaka – Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC was sharing the 3rd position in the 1st Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament with 15 other players securing 4 points after the 5th round matches held in the Indian tourist…
ICC World Cup trophy due Wednesday
Dhaka – The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy will arrive here on Wednesday morning on a four-day visit to Bangladesh as part of its journey around the globe.
Zimbabwe Cricket team arrives here to play three-ODI, two-Test against Tigers
Dhaka – Zimbabwe Cricket team arrived in the capital on Tuesday (Oct 16) on a month long tour to Bangladesh to play a three-match ODI and two-match Test series against the Tigers in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet.
Youth Handball: Panchagarh finish 3rd beating Thakurgaon 15-2
Dhaka – Panchagarh District finished 3rd in the 5th Walton National Youth Women’s Handball Championship beating Thakurgaon District by 15-2 goals in a place-deciding match at the Shaheed Capt (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Tuesday. The…
Goa GM Chess: Bangladeshi Ziaur Rahman shares top slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grand Master, Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC sharing the top slot in the 1st Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament with seven other players securing full four points after the 4th round matches in Goa of India…
NCL Day-1: Khulna 272/7 vs Rangpur; Dhaka Met 266/6 vs Ctg
Dhaka – Holders Khulna Division scored 272 for 7 at stumps in the 1st innings against Rangpur Division in their Tier-1 match after the first day’s play of the 20th National Cricket League at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna…
Youth Women’s Handball: Jamalpur, Naogaon reach final
Dhaka – Jamalpur and Naogaon DSAs reached to the final of the 5th Walton National Youth Women’s Handball Championship eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at the Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Monday. The…
Tigers start camp Monday ahead of series against Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Team start their training camp on Monday ahead of their battles against Zimbabwe in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet for three ODIs and two Tests in October-November.
Services Volleyball: Army makes good start beating Air Force 3-0
Dhaka – Bangkladesh Army made a good start in the Inter-Services Volleyball Tournament beating Bangladesh Air Force by staright 3-0 sets in the opening match that began on Sunday at 10th Infantry Division of Ramu Cantonment.