Streets in Dhaka and other big cities have taken a festive look with youths clad in red and yellow attires have started joining the celebrations of Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day. Pahela Falgun usually…
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Transgender woman poised to make Argentine soccer history
Dozens of trophies, balls and cups sit on two worn, wooden shelves in the small home in a Buenos Aires suburb of Mara Gómez, who is poised to become the first transgender woman to play professional soccer in Argentina. Tall…
Khokon eyes Taposh’s Parliament seat
Outgoing Mayor of Dhaka South Sayeed Khokon has set his sights on winning the Awami League’s nomination to contest the by-elections to the Dhaka-10 parliamentary seat vacated by his successor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh. Khokon, whose reelection hopes ended after…
Valentine’s Day, Pahela Falgun coincide; add new flavour
People are set to witness a more colourful and joyous day on Friday as this year both Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on the weekend. The festival-loving Bangladeshi people are ready…
IBBL Dhaka North & Sylhet Zone holds Agent Banking Conference
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, Dhaka North and Sylhet Zones organized Business Development Conference of Agent Banking and workshop on Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism on 13 February 2020, Thursday at a local Convention Hall in Dhaka.…
Continental Group, TZ Fashion reach semifinal
Chattogram – Continental Group and TZ Fashion reached to the semifinals of the Clifton Group T10 Corporate Cricket that began at the Chattogram Divisional Women’s Krira Complex here on Thursday. President of Chattogram Press Club and Vice President of Chattogram…
Bashundhara Kings earn 1-0 win over Uttar Baridhara
Dhaka– Defending champions Bashundhara Kings managed a hard-fought 1-0 goal victory over newcomers Uttar Baridhara Club in the opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at their home venue at Sheikh Kamal Stadium in Nilphamari on Thursday. After a…
Chattogram Abahani beat Sheikh Jamal DC 2-0
Dhaka– Chattogram Abahani Limited made a good start in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating former champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 2-0 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday. After a barren first half, Chinedu Matthew…
Soumya takes break from action to tie the knot
Dhaka – Bangladesh star cricketer Soumya Sarkar has taken a break from the national team duty for the home series against Zimbabwe starting on February 22 with a one-off Test to tie the knot. Soumya shared an image of himself…
Bangabandhu Shaheed Smriti Hockey begins Thursday
Dhaka – The four-team Bangabandhu Shaheed Smriti Hockey Tournament, organised by Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) will begin at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Thursday (Feb 13). The tournament will be sponsored by Walton Group. Bangladesh Army will play…
FR Hall Sports: Arif, Asif emerge joint champions
Dhaka – Mohammad Arif Hossain and Mohammad Iqramul Alam Asif emerged champions jointly in the annual sports competition of Sir AF Rahman Hall of Dhaka University held at the university central playground on Wednesday Obaidur Mia and Mehedi Hasab Chowdhury…
AFC Cup: Abahani eliminated on away goals by Maziya
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Ltd made an early exit from the preliminary stage of the AFC Cup after playing out a goalless draw with Maziya Sports & Recreation Club of the Maldives in their away match at the National Stadium…
Chattogram Journalists X1 beat Syandan Patrika X1 by 4 runs
Chattogram – Chattogram Journalists Eleven has beaten the touring Syandan Patrika Eleven of Agartala by four runs in a T20 friendly cricket match at the MA Aziz Stadium in the port city on Wednesday. Batting first, Chattogram Journalists team scored…
World champion U-19 cricketers to get Tk1 lakh each per month
Dhaka — Members of the ICC U-19 World champions Bangladesh team will get Tk 1 lakh each per month in next two years from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for their feat. BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon made the announcement at…
Victorious Young Tigers return home Wednesday
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team, which clinched the U-19 World Cup title for the first time, will return home on Wednesday afternoon. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan and high government officials are expected to receive them…
Sylhet clinches Surma Zone title beating Narsingdi 5-2
Dhaka – A fine hat-trick by Zillur Rahman enabled hosts Sylhet District to clinch the Surma Zone title of the Bangabandhu National Football Championship eliminating Narsingdi District by 5-2 goals in the final at the Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.…
AFC Cup: Abahani want to return to winning track in Male
Dhaka Abahani Limited want to win their 2nd leg match of the AFC Cup Football Preliminary against Maziya Sports & Recreation Club of the Maldives in Male on Wednesday. The match will kick off at 4 pm local time (5pm…
Dhaka University emerge champions, Chittagong runners-up
Dhaka – Dhaka University clinched the Inter-University Hockey title beating Chittagong University in the final at DU Sergeant Zahurul Hall ground of Dhaka University on Tuesday. Cumilla University finished 3rd in the meet. Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) of Dhaka University Prof…
BD skipper Akbar Ali named as captain of ICC U-19 team
Dhaka – The ICC U-19 World Cup champions captain cum wicket-keeper of Bangladesh team Akbar Ali has been named as the captain of the tournament’s best XI, chosen from all the competing teams by Cricinfo. Two players from U-19 World…
FIDE Rating Women’s Chess to begin Thursday
DHAKA – Begum Laila Alam 11th FIDE Rating Women’s Chess tournament will begin from Thursday (February 13) at Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Room. Organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation, the event is open for all women’s and girls’ players who have been…
BCB eyes long-term plan to prepare U-19 cricketers for future
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated archer Mohammad Ruman Shana has been chosen as World Archery Breakthrough Athlete, 2019 by the World Archery Federation. German coach of Bangladesh National Archery team Martin Frederick was also named as the best coach in breakthrough…
BCB announces revised Zimbabwe tour itinerary
BCB South Zone took solo lead in the first class Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) beating Islami Bank East Zone by 10 wickets on Monday. In the day’s other match, Walton Central Zone managed a six-run victory over BCB North Zone…
South Zone top list beating East Zone by 10 wickets
Dhaka – BCB South Zone took solo lead in the first class Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) beating Islami Bank East Zone by 10 wickets on Monday. In the day’s other match, Walton Central Zone managed a six-run victory over BCB…
BKSP emerge Seba Zone champions beating Army
Mohammad Shahidul Islam emerged champion in the Annual Sports Competition of Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall of Dhaka University at the university central playground here on Sunday. Mohammad Abul Kashem became the runner-up in the meet. Earlier in the morning, pro-Vice…
Shahidul emerge champion in DU Mohsin Hall Sports
Dhaka – Mohammad Shahidul Islam emerged champion in the Annual Sports Competition of Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall of Dhaka University at the university central playground here on Sunday. Mohammad Abul Kashem became the runner-up in the meet. Earlier in the morning,…
U-19 World Cup Young Tigers put Bangladesh on top of the world
Dhaka — Junior Tigers made history beating the four-time champions India by three wickets in a dramatic final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Sunday at Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was Bangladesh’s first-ever final in an ICC event (outside…
Tigers on back foot after Naseem’s hat-trick
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s hope of finishing the third day of the Rawalpindi Test on a high was dashed by Naseem Shah as his hat-trick took the momentum away from the visitors on Sunday. Bangladesh limped to 126 for 6 in…
Rawalpindi Test: Shan, Babar put more pressure on Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh continued to struggle – now with bowling – in the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as Shan Masood and Babar Azam hit centuries for the hosts on Saturday. At the end of…
National football coach Jamie Day is positive about Sylhet venue
Dhaka – The British coach of Bangladesh National Football team Jamie Day is very positive about the Sylhet venue where Bangladesh’s FIFA World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan is likely to be held on March 26. Talking with…
Young Tigers keen to play natural game in final against India
Dhaka —In their maiden ICC world event final, the Young Tigers will play defending champions India in the title deciding match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Sunday at Potchefstroom in South Africa on Sunday (February 9) keen to…