Dhaka – Bangladesh national cricket team left the capital for West Indies Saturday early hours (1 am) by an Emirates fight to play a two-match test, three-match ODI and three-three-match T201 series against the Caribbean.
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Lukaku, Hazard score 2 each, help Belgium beat Tunisia 5-2
Moscow,(AP/UNB) – Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored two goals each in a dominant Belgium display on Saturday, leading their team over Tunisia 5-2 in the highest scoring game of the World Cup.
Brazil fan electrocuted while celebrating win in Sirajganj
A supporter of Brazil football team electrocuted in Ullapara upazila on Friday night while celebrating his team’s win against Costa Rica in the ongoing FIFA world Cup 2018.
Venue for Bangladesh A vs Lanka A 1st 4-dayer changed
Dhaka – The venue of the first four-day match between host Bangladesh ‘A’ team and Sri Lanka ‘A’ team has been shifted to Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) in Chattogram from Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium (SKICS) in Cox’s Bazar.
Siddikur slips cut in Korea Open Golf
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman failed to cut the US$1,125,000 (approximate) Kolon Korea Open Golf Championship with eight-over after the second round at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan on Friday.
Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 by late goals at World Cup
St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) — Philippe Coutinho and Neymar scored injury-time goals to help Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 Friday at the World Cup.
France defense excels in 1-0 victory over Peru in Group C
Yekaterinburg,(AP/UNB) – With all its attacking talent, France proved it also has class in defense.
England beats Australia by 6 wickets to lead ODI series 4-0
Chester-Le-Street,(AP/UNB) – England is one win away from a 5-0 ODI series sweep of Australia after another comfortable cricket victory on Thursday with 32 balls to spare.
Neymar to start in unchanged Brazil team to face Costa Rica
St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) – Neymar will start for Brazil in a mostly unchanged lineup against Costa Rica on Friday at the World Cup.
Messi, Argentina beaten 3-0 at World Cup, Croatia advances
Nizhny Novgorod,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s frustrating international career may be coming to an early and anti-climactic finish after Argentina’s worst loss in World Cup group play in 60 years.
AFC U-19 Women’s: Bangladesh to play South Korea in opener on Oct 24
Dhaka – Bangladesh to play stronger South Korea in the opening Group-D match of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2019 Qualifiers on October 24 at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
National Yoga: Bangladesh Yoga Foundation emerge champions
Dhaka – Bangladesh Yoga Foundation clinched the 4th National Yoga title securing five gold medals in the championship that concluded at the National Sports Council gymnasium here on Thursday.
Korea Open: Siddikur signs off 1st round for three-over-par
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman made a gloomy start in the US$1,125,000 (approximate) Kolon Korea Open Golf Championship as he shared 91st spot after the first round at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, Cheonan on Thursday.
Thousands join Yoga Day celebrations in Dhaka City
Commemorating International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2018, Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday organised an event at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital where thousands of people from all walks of life wearing blue and yellow T-shirts joined practicing…
Goatee & goals turn this into Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup
Moscow, Jun 21 (AP/UNB) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked out for warmups at sun-splashed Luzhniki Stadium with diamonds affixed to each earlobe and a new goatee sprouting from his chin — like a goat, get it? Greatest of All Time.
After only 2 matches, Egypt eliminated from World Cup
St. Petersburg, Jun 21 (AP/UNB) – Egypt arrived in Russia with Mohamed Salah and some high expectations.
Diego Costa scores again, Spain beats Iran 1-0 at World Cup
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – Patience is a virtue, and Spain showed plenty of it to overcome a tough challenge from Iran at the World Cup.
Brazil says FIFA has dismissed its complaint over VAR use
Sochi,(AP/UNB) – The Brazilian soccer federation says FIFA has dismissed its complaint over the use of video review in the team’s World Cup opener against Switzerland. The federation said Wednesday FIFA didn’t specifically address the plays contested by Brazil: non-calls…
Neymar returns to training, Brazil guarantees he’s ready
Sochi,(AP/UNB) – Brazil is making sure everyone knows Neymar is perfectly fit at the World Cup.
Ronaldo confirms Portugal place in 2nd round of World Cup
DHAKA – It was again the Ronaldo’s magic as Portugal became the second team to confirm their place in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 as they were lucky to scrape home by a solitary goal against…
Rhodes optimists before Tigers tour of West Indies
Dhaka – Newly appointed Bangladesh cricket team head coach Steve Rhodes expressed his optimism before the start of his work with Tigers aiming to a good results on a full tour of the West Indies starting on June 27.
BD to start AFC U-16 women’s qualifier Sept 17
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh will start their campaign in the qualifying round of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship taking on Bahrain in a Group F match on September 17 next.
Eye on SAFF Championship in September.
Dhaka – The newly-appointed head coach of Bangadesh National Football team, Englishman Jamie Day intends to play eye-catching attacking football to make a good result in the ensuing seven-nation SAFF Championship in Dhaka terming his job as tough challenge.
Ex-Brazilian footballer Zico to visit Bangladesh soon
Dhaka – Former Brazilian coach and footballer Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, will arrive here after the FIFA World Cup as Brazil is looking for stronger sports ties with Bangladesh.
Russia on brink of last 16 at World Cup, beats Egypt 3-1
St. Petersburg, Jun 20 (AP/UNB) — Two wins, eight goals and almost certainly a place in the knockout stage for first time since the Soviet era. Russia is enjoying quite the party at its own World Cup — and not…
Messi shares video of Bangladesh fans
Dhaka, Jun 20 – Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on Tuesday shared a video that included Bangladeshi fans expressing their support for Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Bangladesh: 8 Brazil fans hack Argentina fans in football craze
Khulna, June 20 – An attempt to murder case has been filed against eight Brazil fans for hacking an Argentinean supporter and his wife in Daulatpur Upazila under Khulna district in Bangladesh.
Argentina coach plans major changes to team at World Cup
Bronnitsy,(AP/UNB) – Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is planning major changes to his team for the South Americans’ next World Cup match.
Egypt goalie declines beer-sponsored World Cup award
An Egypt team official has confirmed goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy declined to receive a player of the match trophy at the World Cup for religious reasons.
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland at World Cup
Rostov-On-Don, (AP/UNB) – Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.