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.
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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…
Jayasuriya: Ex-Sri Lanka captain faces corruption charges
Ex-Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged by the International Cricket Council with two breaches of its anti-corruption code.
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.
3rd round of Nat’l Cricket League begins Monday
Dhaka – The 3rd round of the two-tier National Cricket League begins on Monday (Oct 15) at different zonal venues across the country.
Shakib Al Hasan expected to return home on Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s Test and T20 captain and world famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is expected to return home from Australia on Sunday.
CNS Open Golf: Siddikur sums 5-under-211 after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman shared the 8th spot in the US$ 300,000 UMA CNS Open Golf Championship after the third round at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan on Saturday.
Youth Handball: Dhaka makes a good start beating Gopalganj 19-13
Dhaka – Dhaka DSA made a good start in the Walton 5th National Youth Women’s Handball Championship beating Gopalganj DSA by 19-13 goals in the opening match at the Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Mansur Ali Stadium here in Youth Handball:…
Palestine clinch Bangabandhu Gold Cup beating Tajikistan
Dhaka – Palestine for the first time clinched the title of Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament denying Tajikistan with a one goal in a penalty shootout after a goalless play in the stipulated and extra time at Bangabandhu National…
Bangladesh place 9th in ICC women’s T20I rankings
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team ranked 9th as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday launched a separate global Women’s T20I Team Rankings to drive the growth of the game through the shortest format.
CNS Open Golf: Siddikur shares 7th spot for cut
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s trailblazing golfer Siddikur Rahman made the cut in the US$300,000 UMA CNS Open Golf Championship placing the top-7 spot after second round at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan on Friday.
Yunus, IOC chief deal to support athletes become businessmen
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus signed an agreement with President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach, aiming to help athletes and Olympians with dual careers and career transition opportunities, and empowering them to become entrepreneurs, by setting up…
Ronaldo accuser’s lawyers demand proof documents are false
Attorneys for a Nevada woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape challenged the international soccer star’s legal team on Thursday to prove that documents cited in European media reports about their 2009 encounter in Las Vegas are false.
BB Gold Cup: Palestine will lock horn with Tajikistan in final on Friday
Dhaka – Favorite Palestine will lock horn with Tajikistan in the final match of the six-nation 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament on Friday at the country’s premier sports venue–Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
BCB announces ODI squad to face Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-man ODI squad to play against Zimbabwe in a three-match day-night series, starting in Dhaka on October 21.
Siddikur sets 1-under opening in CNS Open Golf
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s trailblazing golfer Siddikur Rahman played a one-under opening in the US$300,000 UMA CNS Open Golf Championship at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan on Thursday.
Ronaldo rape report documents altered, fabricated
Las Vegas,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo’s new Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer went on the attack Wednesday, saying documents cited in media reports about a rape claim against the soccer star were “complete fabrications” and the encounter was consensual.
Bangladesh exit from Bangabandhu International Gold Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s hope of playing final of the prestigious Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football tournament vanished into blue as they suffered a 2-0 goal defeat to strong Palestine in their second semifinal held on Wednesday at Birshreshtha Ruhul Amin…
Pakistan set Australia 462-run target to win first Test
DUBAI (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan set Australia a daunting target of 462 to win the first Test in Dubai after declaring their second innings at 181 for six on the fourth afternoon on Wednesday.
IOC picks Senegal as first African host for Youth Olympics
Buenos Aires(AP/UNB) – The IOC has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal.
Bangladesh want to cross Palestine hurdle
COX’S BAZAR- It will be an acid test for Bangladesh as they face the challenge of upper ranked Palestine in the second semi-final of the prestigious Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football scheduled to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin…
Khulna Div suffer batting jolt on day 2 in NCL
Dhaka- Khulna Division suffered batting jolt in their first innings as they scored 199 for 6 at stumps against Barisal Division on the second day of tier-1 second round four-day National Cricket League (NCL) held on Tuesday at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium…
Can Jose Mourinho survive ‘manhunt’ after stay of execution?
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho survived a wild weekend at Old Trafford to escape what he described as a “manhunt” after a terrible start to the season.
Cox’s Bazar ready to host Bangabandhu GC semifinals
Dhaka – The tourist district of Cox’s Bazar is ready to host the two semifinals of the six-nation 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament beginning in on Tuesday at the new-look 12,000-capacity Birshrestha Ruhul Amin Stadium here.
NCL: Arafat Sunny’s 7-for dismisses Dhaka Div for 206
Dhaka- Dhaka Metropolis left arm spinner Arafat Sunny grabbed seven wickets for 57 runs to bundle out Dhaka Division for 206 runs in 75 overs in the first innings on the first day of the 2nd round Tier-2 match of…