The Bangladesh Women’s team will face India in their first game of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the WACA ground in Perth, Australia on Monday . India smartly started their Women’s T20 WC campaign beating defending champions…
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PCL: No foreign cricketer allowed this year
No foreign cricketers will be allowed to play in this year’s Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League that is set to begin on March 15, confirmed Kazi Inam Ahmed Chowdhury, chairman of the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) on Sunday.…
Two BPL football matches conclude in 2-2 draw
Two separate matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football ended in 2-2 draw at separate venues across the country on Sunday. In the day’s first match, Saif Sporting Club maintained their top slot in the league intact after playing…
Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Agreement signed, logo unveiled
The 10-team Bangabandhu Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, a qualifying meet for the World Cup Hockey, will be held in Dhaka from June 4 to 12. Ten participating countries are: India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh, Oman, Chinese…
South Zone score 305 for 6 against East Zone on Day-1
Chattogram – Four times champions BCB South Zone made a good start in the final match of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) scoring 305 for 6 in 90 overs against Islami Bank East Zone at the end of first day…
1st Barishal Marathon 2020 held
Barishal- “1st Barishal Marathon 2020″ was held on Saturday at Bangabandhu Park in Barishal city, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and aiming to spread anti-drug spirit. The event, organised by science organization…
Kings earn a massive 12-0 victory over Anwara SC
Dhaka – National star-studded Bashundhara Kings earned a massive 12-0 goals victory over less-known Begum Anwara Sporting Club in the opening match of the Tricotex Women’s Football League that began on Saturday at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mustafa…
Final round of Bangabandhu, Bangamata U-17 Football begins
Dhaka – The final round of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib National Under-17 Gold Cup Football is set to kick off here on Monday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will grace the final match on next…
Abahani drops point with Brothers Union
Dhaka – Six times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited dropped point in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football after playing 1-1 draw with lowly Brothers Union Club in their 2nd match at Bangbabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday. After the day’s…
India 122-5 at tea in 1st test against New Zealand
Wellington, (AP/UNB) — Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson claimed a third wicket between lunch and tea Friday to continue a dream debut on the first day of the first cricket test between New Zealand and India. Jamieson, New Zealand’s tallest cricketer…
Bangladesh look to rise from doldrums against Zimbabwe
Dhaka — After suffering six consecutive defeats in Test cricket, Bangladesh are eyeing an opportunity to end the drought as they face struggling Zimbabwe in a one-off Test starting Saturday at Sher-e- Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Right before this Test,…
Bangladesh will be under pressure in Dhaka Test: Zimbabwe captain
Dhaka — Zimbabwe Test captain Craig Ervine says Bangladesh will be under pressure in the one-off Test starting February 22 against his team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The last Test Bangladesh played was against Pakistan in Rawalpindi which they…
Mahmudullah’s Test career isn’t over: Bangladesh coach
Dhaka — Veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Mahmdullah Riyad’s poor performance in Test finally resulted in his omission from the Test set-up. But Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo said his career is not over, yet. The 34-year-old all-rounder got his Test cap…
Tricotex Women’s Football League begins Saturday
Dhaka – The Tricotex seven-team Women’s Football League, organised by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), will begin Saturday at Bir Shrestho Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur. Participating teams are – Bashundhara Kings, Begum Anwara Sporting Club, FC Uttar…
China to play 2022 World Cup qualifiers in neutral Thailand
Zurich (AP/UNB) — China will play two World Cup qualifying games next month in neutral Thailand because of the virus outbreak in the country, FIFA said Friday. China was to host the Maldives on March 26 and travel to face…
Akmal suspended for violating PCB’s anti-corruption code
Islamabad (AP/UNB) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended batsman Umar Akmal under its anti-corruption code hours before the start of its premier domestic Twenty20 event in Karachi on Thursday. The PCB did not reveal the exact nature of Akmal’s…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Pakistan in warm-up game
Dhaka — In the last warm-up game of Women’s T20 World Cup before the main event, Bangladesh Women’s beat their Pakistani counterparts by five runs at Allan Border Field, Brisbane on Thursday. Jahanara Alam and Khadijatul Kubra took four and…
BPL Football: Holders Kings drops point with Police FC in 1-1 affairs
Dhak -Defending champions Bashundhara Kings dropped points in their very 2nd match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football after making 1-1 draw with newcomers Police FC at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday. After the day’s debacle, big…
‘We are stronger than before’, says Sikandar Raza
Dhaka — Ahead of the one-off Test against Bangladesh that is scheduled to begin on February 22, Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza on Thursday said that they are stronger than before as a Test team. Before the Saturday’s Test, Bangladesh and…
BB Hockey: Bangladesh Navy emerge unbeaten champions
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy emerged unbeaten champions in the Bangabandu Shaheed Smriti Hockey Tournament’2020 beating Bangladesh Army by 6-3 goals in the final match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Thursday. Ashraful Islam struck two, Mahbub Hossain, Rasel…
Badal Roy likely to vie for BFF president post
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Vice-president Badal Roy has announced that he might vie for the BFF president post if there is no other candidate against present president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin. “I got a new lease of life (recovering…
Women’s Football League begins on Saturday
Dhaka – After a break of about seven years, the Women’s Football League, organized by women’s wing of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), will begin on Saturday (February 22) at Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur. Bashundhara Kings…
National football coach Jamie Day to arrive on Thursday
Dhaka – The British coach of Bangladesh national football team Jamie Day will arrive Dhaka on Thursday afternoon after spending two weeks in United Kingdom (UK) with family and for visa purpose. Jamie Day will enjoy the performance of local…
I want to play at least 50-75 Tests for BD : Abu Jayed
Dhaka — Right-arm national pacer Abu Jayed on Wednesday said that he wants to represent Bangladesh in at least 50 to 75 Tests. Abu Jayed represented Tigers in eight Tests so far and bagged 20 wickets with the best figures…
BB Shaheed Smriti Hockey final on Thursday
Dhaka – The final match of the Bangabandhu Shaheed Smriti Hockey Tournament 2020 will be held at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Thursday morning. Bangladesh Navy will play Bangladesh Army in the final match that will begin at…
10-km run in Dhaka
Dhak – Bangladesh is set to get its first certified distance race next month, in the form of the ‘CCCL RUNBANGLA International 10K’ AIMS, the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, is pleased to welcome Bangladesh as a new…
BTRC rejectes Tk100cr offer, says GP
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has rejected an offer made by private mobile operator Grameenphone (GP) to deposit Tk 100 crore dues. GP’s Head of Regulatory Affairs Hossain Sadat disclosed the information at a press conference at Sonargaon Hotel on…
Xavier closes with 8-0 run to beat St. John’s 77-74 at MSG
New York (AP/UNB) — In a game they couldn’t afford to lose, the Xavier Musketeers rallied just in time and got the biggest shot of the night from a freshman. Zach Freemantle made the go-ahead basket with 10.4 seconds left…
Denny Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Ryan Newman hospitalized
Daytona Beach, Fla (AP/UNB) — Ryan Newman flipped across the finish line, his Ford planted upside down and on fire, a grim reminder of a sport steeped in danger that has stretched nearly two decades without a fatality. At the…
BCB XI rule over Zimbabwe as Shahadat takes 3 wickets
Dhaka — World Cup-winning Bangladesh U-19 team member Shahadat Hossain bagged three wickets against touring Zimbabwe in the two-day tour game at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) on Tuesday. Six members of World Cup-winning Bangladesh U-19 are parts of the…