DHAKA – The Bangladesh cricket is likely to see a new tournament in its calendar in the form of Bangabandhu T20 Cup, which was held for the first time in the last year. The Bangabandhu T20 Cup organized in November-December…
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Chattogram Abahani storm into semis in Federation Cup
DHAKA – Chattogram Abahani Limited as the first team stormed into the semifinal of the Federation Cup Football beating Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 2-0 goals in the first quarterfinal held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here. In the day’s…
‘Mujib Barsho’ Senior/Junior Taekwondo concludes
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Trust Bank 18th Senior/ Junior Taekwondo Competition concluded today at National Sports Council Gymnasium, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. On the last day of four-day meet, Bangladesh Army emerged champions in senior men’s…
Bangladesh unfazed by weakened West Indies team
DHAKA —Bangladesh Test skipper Mominul Haque was unfazed by the 10 West Indies players’ decision to pull out of the upcoming tour, stating that they will play with the same vigor as it was planned initially. West Indies Test skipper…
Women cricketers excited to start practice again
DHAKA – The country’s women cricketers are elated at the prospect of playing cricket again as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to arrange some home and away tours for them. The training session of the women cricketers for…
Dhaka Abahani confirmed the quarterfinal as group champions in Fed. Cup
DHAKA -Dhaka Abahani Limited confirmed their quarterfinal spot as group champions in the Federation Cup Football beating Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra by 2–1 goals in their last group D match held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here. With the…
BCB unlikely to provide NOC to most players for T-10 league
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is unlikely to provide NOC to most of the players to take part in the T-10 tournament in Abu Dhabi in UAE. As many as six players from Bangladesh– Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Taskin Ahmed,…
Bangladesh likely to tour Sri Lanka for a Test series in April
DHAKA—The Bangladesh’s tour to Sri Lanka for a Test series, which was postponed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is highly likely to be held in April, a top official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said. BCB CEO Nizam…
Muktijoddha’s do or die match tomorrow
DHAKA -Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra will play their crucial second and last group D match against Abahani Limited, Dhaka scheduled to be held tomorrow at Bangabandhu National Stadium. The match kicks off at 3.15 pm. It will be a…
Sydney confirmed to host third India Test
MELBOURNE – The third Test between Australia and India will remain in Sydney, cricket chiefs said Tuesday despite a coronavirus outbreak in the city, with Brisbane holding the final clash as scheduled. A Covid-19 cluster emerged in Sydney earlier this…
Kohli, Perry named cricketers of the decade
DUBAI – India captain Virat Kohli was named the ICC’s male cricketer of the decade on Monday as Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept the top women’s awards. Kohli and Perry were the big winners in the International Cricket Council’s Awards…
BCB upbeat to organize West Indies series successfully
DHAKA—Emboldened by their experience of organizing two tournaments, keeping a huge number of players and stakeholders in bio-bubble, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains upbeat to successfully host the West Indies in next January-February. With the series against the Caribbean…
SAFF Championship to be held September next year in Dhaka
DHAKA – The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has decided to hold the Bangabandhu SAFF Football Championship in September next year in Dhaka, said a SAFF press release today. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of SAFF’s executive…
Bashundhara Kings emerge group champions
DHAKA -Star-studded Bashundhara Kings continued their domination as they emerged group C champions of the Federation Cup Football beating Chattogram Abahani Limited by a solitary goal in their last group C match held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here. With…
Shanaka shines as Sri Lanka reach 396
CENTURION, South Africa – Dasun Shanaka hit an aggressive 66 not out before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 396 on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. Shanaka, 29,…
‘Mujib Barsho’ Senior/Junior Taekwondo kicks off
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Trust Bank 18th Senior/ Junior Taekwondo Competition has begun from today (Sunday) at National Sports Council Gymnasium, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. Major General Mohammad Enayet Ullah, the current adjutant general of Bangladesh…
‘Bangabandhu Tour-de-CHT Mountain Bike Competition’ begins tomorrow
DHAKA – A three-day ‘Bangabandhu Tour-de-CHT Mountain Bike Competition-2020’ will begin tomorrow with the participation of 100 cyclists. The competitors will cover a distance of about 300kms from Sajek, Rangamati to Thanchi, Bandarban from December 28 to 30. The Ministry…
Shakib only Bangladeshi player to find place in ICC ODI XI of decade
DHAKA – Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was the only Bangladeshi player to find the place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI XI of the decade. Based on the performance of the past decade, the ICC announced the XI…
‘Mujib Barsho’ Senior/Junior Taekwondo begins tomorrow
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Trust Bank 18th Senior/Junior Taekwondo Competition Begins from tomorrow at National Sports Council Gymnasium, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. Major General Mohammad Enayet Ullah, the current adjutant general of Bangladesh Army, is expected…
Second archery academy inaugurated in Chuadanga
DHAKA – The second archery academy inaugurated today in Chuadanga district stadium by the cooperation of Chuadanga District Sports Association (DSA)said a Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) press release today. Organised by Teerondaz Sangsad and Chuadanga Archery Club, BAF general secretary…
Rahane’s captaincy, bowlers’ show get Australia out for 195; India 36/1 on Day 1
MELBOURNE – Jasprit Bumrah’s menace was matched by Ravichandran Ashwin’s guile as an inspired India led by Ajinkya Rahane shot out Australia for a sub-par 195 to dominate the opening day of the second Test here on Saturday. India then…
Three matches of ‘Mujib Barsho‘ Services Kabaddi decided in opener
DHAKA – Three matches of the ‘Mujib Barsho‘ Services Kabaddi league were decided on the opening day (Saturday) at Kabaddi Stadium in the city. On the day, Bangladesh Navy beat Bangladesh Fire Service by 64-22 points, Bangladesh Jail defeated Bangladesh…
Navy, Air Force reach final of V-Day Hockey
DHAKA – Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force reached to the final of Victory Day Hockey competition after winning their respective matches today at Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here. The final will be held on Sunday (December 27) at…
National School Football final tomorrow
DHAKA – Chhagalnaiya Govt. Pilot High School of Feni take on Bagerhat Multipurpose Collegiate School, Bagerhat in the final match of the National School Football tournament scheduled to be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the outer stadium in Paltan. The match…
‘Mujib Barsho‘ Services Kabaddi league begins tomorrow
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho‘ Services Kabaddi league begins tomorrow (Saturday) at Kabaddi Stadium in the city with three matches billed for the opening day, said a Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation (BKF) press release today. On the day, Bangladesh Navy will take…
Chattogram Abahani send Rahmatganj packing
DHAKA – Chattogram Abahani Limited moved to the quarterfinal of the Federation Cup Football eliminating last year’s runners-up Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society by a solitary goal in the group C match held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here. The…
BN clinch Victory Day Basketball
DHAKA – Bangladesh Navy (BN) emerged as the unbeaten champion in the Bangabandhu Victory Day Basketball Tournament 2020 Friday after beating Bangladesh Army by 77-40 points at Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium in Dhaka. Navy led 36-23 at the first half break…
Real ease past Granada to join Atletico at top of Ligaa
MADRID – Real Madrid moved level on points with Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday as Casemiro’s header and Karim Benzema’s eighth league goal of the season secured a 2-0 win against Granada. Granada posed problems…
Jamal Bhuyan leaves for India to join Kolkata Mohammedan
DHAKA – Ending all speculations, Bangladesh national football team captain Jamal Bhuyan left for India this afternoon to join the I-League team Kolkata Mohammedan, said a Bangladesh Football Federation press release today. Jamal Bhuyan was infected with coronavirus shortly after…
Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption in his autopsy, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday. World Cup winning captain from…