Dhaka- Mihir Lal Das of Sultana Kamal Smriti Pathagar emerged champion in the Esoft Arena FIDE Rating (below 2000) Chess Tournament securing eight points after the 9th and final round matches at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall room on Thursday.
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Man United holds Sevilla in CL thanks to De Gea save
Seville,(AP/UNB) – The Sevilla crowd was ready to erupt when forward Luis Muriel appeared free from markers inside the area, with the ball in perfect position for his header just a few meters (yards) from the goal.
Messi scores vs Chelsea at 9th attempt to give Barca CL draw
London(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi finally managed one of the few things he had yet to achieve in football.At his ninth attempt, the five-time world player of the year finally scored against Chelsea, salvaging a 1-1 draw on Tuesday and halting…
Canada’s world champion women slump out of medal contention
Gangneung,(AP/UNB) – Despite entering the Pyeongchang Olympics as world champions and the favorites to win gold, Canada’s women’s curling team has been eliminated from medal contention after a shocking loss to Britain.
Australia beats New Zealand by 19 runs in Tri-Series final
Auckland,(AP/UNB) – Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar took 3-27 to lead Australia to a 19-run win over New Zealand on Wednesday under the Duckworth-Lewis system in the rain-affected final of the Twenty20 tri-series.
FIFA lifts ban on 2026 World Cup voters publicly backing bid
London, (AP/UNB) – FIFA has lifted a ban on voters publicly endorsing a 2026 World Cup bid.
Mueller starts treble talk as Bayern rout Besiktas
MUNICH, Germany, (BSS/AFP) – Thomas Mueller says Bayern Munich could repeat their 2013 treble after crushing 10-man Besiktas 5-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
Messi ends Chelsea drought to give Barcelona last-16 edge
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Chelsea manager Antonio Conte rued one costly mistake as Lionel Messi gave Barcelona the upper hand from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie by salvaging a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
3rd Div Football: Narinda Juniors beat Kallol Sangha 3-1
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB)- Narinda Juniors Lions Club beat Kallol Sangha by 3-1,goals in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Tuesday.
5th round of Dhaka Premier Cricket League on Thursday
Dhaka- The 5th round of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League will begin on Thursday (Feb 22) at three separate venues in the capital and adjoining areas.
BCB U-15 team score 401 for all against CAB U-15
Dhaka- Touring Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Under-15 team scored a comfortable total of 401 for all in 108.5 overs at the end of the 2nd day of the three-day match against Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) U-15 side at IIT…
Emirates renews Arsenal sponsorship
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced one of the biggest sponsorship deals “ever agreed in football” after renewing its agreement with English Premier League club Arsenal. The deal, described as the largest ever signed by the club, will see Emirates continue…
Aguero involved in clash with Wigan fan after City’s defeat
Manchester(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero was involved in a confrontation with a Wigan fan as ugly scenes marred the end of the third-division side’s shock FA Cup win over Manchester City on Monday.
Immobile ends drought with 2 goals to help Lazio beat Verona
Rome,(AP/UNB) – Ciro Immobile boosted his bid for Serie A’s top goalscorer award with another two goals as Lazio beat relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 2-0 on Monday.
Man City’s quadruple bid ends in shock FA Cup loss to Wigan
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Manchester City’s pursuit of a quadruple ended on Monday when it was surprisingly eliminated from the FA Cup by losing at third-division Wigan 1-0.
Nepal PM Cup: BD Women’s Volleyball team finish 4th
Dhaka -Bangladesh Women’s Volleyball team, sponsored by Ifad Group, finished 4th in the PM Cup Women’s Volleyball Tournament in Nepal losing to Nepal Police by straight 0-3 sets in the 3rd place deciding match on Monday.
3rd Div Football: Jhatika Sangsad outplay Araf SC 4-0
Dhaka – Jatrbari Jhatika Sangsad outplayed Gulbagh Araf Sporting Club by 4-0 goals in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday.
Premier Cricket: Sk Jamal rout Prime Bank by 5 wkts
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeated Prime Bank Cricket Club by five wickets in the 4th round match of the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Monday.
Thakurgaon Cricket: Sammo KSG beat Apollo XI by 34 runs
Dhaka – Shammo Krira and Sangskritik Gosthi defeated Apollo Eleven by 34 runs in the opener of the Thakurgaon 1st Division Cricket League at Shaheed Mohammad Ali Stadium on Monday.
Bangladesh Youth Games now to begin Mar 10
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Youth Games’2018 will now begin on March 10 instead of March 9 due to the AFC Cup play-off match billed for March 7 here.
BGMEA Cup Football kicks off Tuesday
Dhaka – The 3rd BGMEA Cup Inter-garment Seven-a-side Football Tournament will kick off at International Turkish Hope School in Uttara on Tuesday, featuring four matches on the day.
Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan marries a third time
Islamabad, Feb 19 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani cricket legend turned politician Imran Khan has married a faith healer, ending rumors that he was considering a third marriage after divorcing two wives.
Athletics: Coleman breaks 60m indoor world record
LOS ANGELES,(BSS/AFP) – Rising US star Christian Coleman set a new world indoor record for the 60m on Sunday, blasting to victory in 6.34sec at the US championships in Albuquerque.
Five classic Chelsea v Barcelona Champions League ties
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Chelsea and Barcelona renew hostilities in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday in what has become a European classic in five tempestuous meetings shrouded in controversy.
PSG returns to French league comfort zone with 5-2 home win
Paris(AP/UNB) – After falling short in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain returned to its French league comfort zone and beat Strasbourg 5-2 on Saturday.Edinson Cavani netted twice, and Julian Draxler, Angel Di Maria, and Neymar also scored to ensure PSG…
3rd Div Football: Mir Hazaribagh beat ZA Sohel KC 1-0
Dhaka – Mir Hazaribagh Sporting Club secured a solitary goal victory against Zabid Ahsan Sohel Krira Chakra in the match of the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
Sk Russel SDA maintain all-win record in 1st Div Women’s Cricket
Dhaka – Group A champions Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy maintained all-win record in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League crushing Sarkari Shishu Paribar by huge 183 runs in the first phase match at Kalabagan Krira Chakra Ground on…
Sri Lanka complete clean sweep of Tigers in T20I series
Dhaka – Bangladesh lost the two-match T20I series 2-0 against visiting Sri Lanka conceding a 75-run defeat in the 2nd match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Muslim Institute play 1-1 draw with City United
Dhaka – The Muslim Institute played to a 1-1 draw with City United Club in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Sunday.
Tigers face Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I Sunday eying win
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face visiting Sri Lanka in the second and last match of the T20I series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, eying a win to level the series.