Dhaka – Title-winning teams often grind out results despite not playing well – and that is precisely what Juventus is doing.Chievo Verona had won just one of its last six matches but Juventus struggled to break it down before eventually…
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Cricketer Shahadat, wife Nrittya acquitted
Dhaka – Cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife Jesmine Jahan Nrittya were acquitted yesterday (Sunday) in the case filed for torturing their 11-year old domestic help Mahfuza Akhter Happy last year. Judge Tanjina Ismail of the Women and Children Repression…
Ist Div Hockey: Uttara Club maintains all-win record
Dhaka – Uttara Hockey Club maintained all-win record in the Green Delta First Division Hockey League outplaying Bachelors SC by 6-0 goals in their 3rd match at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Sunday.Uttara Hockey Club, which earned 7-0 goals…
4th BPL T20 Cricket to start afresh Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 6 (UNB)- The franchised-based AKS 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 Cricket will now start afresh on Tuesday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.The BPL Governing Council rescheduled the tournament following discussions with the franchises and sponsors…
Chelsea goes top with Everton rout as Man City is held again
Dhaka – Sixteen goals scored without reply. Five successive wins. And now top of the English Premier League. Chelsea is a club transformed under Antonio Conte.Eden Hazard scored twice in a 5-0 demolition of Everton on Saturday that demonstrated the…
BPL4: Ctg Vikings-Barisal Bulls match also abandoned due to rain
Dhaka – The 3rd match of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 Cricket beating Chittagong Vikings and Barisal Bulls was also abandoned without a single being bowled at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.The match was called-off,…
‘Fragile’ Manchester United struggling under Jose Mourinho
Dhaka – Manchester United hoped Jose Mourinho would provide a quick-fix.Hire the manager renowned as a “serial winner” and the stupor of the fleeting David Moyes and Louis van Gaal eras would vanish.There’s little sign of that.If anything, results and…
Madrid players take to go-karts, receive cars from sponsor
Dhaka – Real Madrid players changed into auto racing suits for a go-kart race on Friday, then drove home expensive cars.Captain Sergio Ramos won on the track and for his ride home, selected an Audi S8 Plus estimated to cost…
BPL T-20: Comilla-Rajshahi match delayed due to rain
Dhaka- The opening match of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T-20 between Rajshahi Kings and Comilla Victorians was delayed at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday noon due to rainfall in the city triggered by depression over…
BPL T-20: 2nd match delayed to start due to rain
Dhaka – The second match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T-20 between Rangpur Riders and Khulna Titans was delayed as the downpour continued here at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.The match is scheduled to start at…
Man United loses at Fenerbahce 2-1 in Europa League
Dhaka – Manchester United’s attacking problems continued as it lost to Fenerbahce 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, leaving it at risk of a group-stage exit.United beat Fenerbahce 4-1 at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, but arrived in Turkey…
Madrid humbled by 3-3 draw at Legia after leading 2-0
Dhaka – Leading by two goals against a winless Polish struggler, Real Madrid’s players could be forgiven for letting their guard down.But Legia Warsaw seized the chance to fight back and the European titleholder had to muster a late goal…
Murray must play better if he wants Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking
Dhaka – If Andy Murray is to take Novak Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking at the Paris Masters this week, he must play significantly better than he did in a scrappy win against Fernando Verdasco in the second round on Wednesday.Murray…
Argentina coach is worried about reaching 2018 World Cup
Dhaka – Lionel Messi may be on his way back from injury, but Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza is still worried about his team’s qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Argentina reached the final of the 2014 World…
PM orders construction of home for cricketer Miraz
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the district administration of Khulna to construct a home for Mehedi Hasan Miraz, the young cricketer who came in limelight with his 12-wicket haul in the first Test victory over England,…
Arsenal advances in Champs League with 3-2 win at Ludogorets
Dhaka – Arsenal sealed its place in the knockout stage of the Champions League after coming back from two goals down to grab a late 3-2 victory at Ludogorets on Tuesday.Mesut Ozil scored the winner two minutes from time at…
Man City beats Barcelona 3-1 in sweet win for Guardiola
Dhaka – Pep Guardiola brought down the footballing superpower he helped to create, leading Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Barcelona in a landmark Champions League result for the English club on Tuesday.The victory that City and its…
Fearless brand of cricket brings BD more success: Coach
He was blown away by the range of felicitation after their 108-run triumph over the tourists on Sunday, which tied the series 1-1 as the Tigers ushered in a new dawn in their Test cricket history. In the morning after…
Greetings pour in for Miraz in Khulna
Dhaka – Newfound shining star of Bangladesh cricket Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been flooded with greetings as he arrived at his Khalishpur residence in the city from capital Dhaka on Monday.The entire area took a festive mood with Miraz’s home…
1st Div Hockey: Police AC beat PWD SC 3-2
Dhaka – Police AC earned a hard-fought 3-2 goals victory over PWD Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.Police AC were trailing by 1-2 goals in the…
BPL Football: Arambagh upset holders Sheikh Jamal 2-0
Dhaka – Arambagh Krira Sangha upset holders Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club beating them by 2-0 goals in the opening 2nd phase match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.Despite the day’s defeat,…
Verdict against Cricketer Shahadat and his wife
The Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-5 of Dhaka on Monday fixed November 6 to pronounce the verdict in a case filed against cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife Jesmin Jahan for allegedly torturing their 11-year old domestic help Mahfuza…
Miraz jumps into 33rd place after Mirpur Test
Dhaka – Mehedi Hasan Miraz rocketed into 33rd position in the ICC Test Bowlers rankings showing magnificent form with a 12-wicket haul by his off-spin attacks for the Tigers maiden Test victory against England. Miraz captured 12 wickets for 159…
Murray beats Tsonga in Vienna for 3rd straight ATP title
Dhaka – Andy Murray closed in on the No. 1 ranking by winning his third straight ATP title at the Erste Bank Open on Sunday.The Scot can overtake Novak Djokovic atop the ATP rankings next week if he wins the…
Djokovic under threat from Murray heading into Paris Masters
Dhaka – Novak Djokovic heads into the Paris Masters with his No. 1 ranking under serious threat from Andy Murray, and in the rare position of being second favorite.Djokovic is looking to win the tournament for the fourth straight year…
Things improved; confidence coming back: Envoy
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Monday said things have improved and confidence is coming back since July 1 tragedy but it is far too early for any of them to relax their guard.She appreciated Bangladesh government’s initiatives…
Facebook flooded with Shakib’s photo saluting Stokes
Dhaka – The photos of Shakib Al Hasan saluting English cricketer Ben Stokes have gone viral on Facebook soon after Bangladesh clinched its first Test match victory against England on Sunday, UNB news agency reported.
Miraz magic helps Tigers snatch first Test victory over England
Dhaka – Bangladesh drew the series 1-1 with their maiden Test victory against England by 108 runs spurred by sensational off-break spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz’s 12-wicket haul in the 2nd Test that ended on the third day at Sher-e-Bangla National…
Mushfiq gives credit to bowlers for victory
Dhaka – Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim gave all credit to his bowlers for Bangladesh’s historic Test victory against England.In his immediate reaction after winning the match the Bangladesh skipper said: “It’s a great moment for Bangladesh cricket. It was up…
BD cricket finds another young talent, Miraz!
Dhaka, Oct 30 (UNB) -Teenage all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz emerges as the brilliant youngster in Bangladesh Cricket in his debut in the test series against England that concluded on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.The 19-year-old right…