Dhaka – Dhaka Mohammedan SC and Bangladesh Police SC won their respective matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at two different venues across the country on Monday. Dhaka Mohammedan SC advanced to the 2nd slot in the league…
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For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is God
When Lionel Messi climbs up the steps from the moat surrounding the field at the San Paolo Stadium on Tuesday and emerges into the Champions League spotlight, he’ll be stepping onto sacred ground.
Mominul century guides Bangladesh to strong position
Mominul Haque hit his ninth ton while Mushfiqur Rahim remains one run short of his seventh century as Bangladesh put them in a strong position at lunch on day three of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Assurance of sufficient chances bringing the best out of Shanto
After being inducted in Test cricket back in 2017, Najmul Hossain Shanto had played nine innings in international cricket but failed to replicate the performance that he had displayed in age-level cricket until the ongoing Dhaka Test when he hit…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Tigresses looking to focus on own game
The Bangladesh Women’s team will face India in their first game of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the WACA ground in Perth, Australia on Monday . India smartly started their Women’s T20 WC campaign beating defending champions…
PCL: No foreign cricketer allowed this year
No foreign cricketers will be allowed to play in this year’s Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League that is set to begin on March 15, confirmed Kazi Inam Ahmed Chowdhury, chairman of the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) on Sunday.…
Two BPL football matches conclude in 2-2 draw
Two separate matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football ended in 2-2 draw at separate venues across the country on Sunday. In the day’s first match, Saif Sporting Club maintained their top slot in the league intact after playing…
Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Agreement signed, logo unveiled
The 10-team Bangabandhu Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, a qualifying meet for the World Cup Hockey, will be held in Dhaka from June 4 to 12. Ten participating countries are: India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh, Oman, Chinese…
Rahi, Nayeem helps Bangladesh skittle Zimbabwe for 265
Fast bowler Abu Jayed Rahi and off-spinner Nayeem Hasan claimed four wickets apiece as Bangladesh shot Zimbabwe out for 265 in its first innings of the solitary Test at Sher-e-Bangla Nationa lCricket Stadium on Sunday.
South Zone score 305 for 6 against East Zone on Day-1
Chattogram – Four times champions BCB South Zone made a good start in the final match of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) scoring 305 for 6 in 90 overs against Islami Bank East Zone at the end of first day…
1st Barishal Marathon 2020 held
Barishal- “1st Barishal Marathon 2020″ was held on Saturday at Bangabandhu Park in Barishal city, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and aiming to spread anti-drug spirit. The event, organised by science organization…
Kings earn a massive 12-0 victory over Anwara SC
Dhaka – National star-studded Bashundhara Kings earned a massive 12-0 goals victory over less-known Begum Anwara Sporting Club in the opening match of the Tricotex Women’s Football League that began on Saturday at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mustafa…
Final round of Bangabandhu, Bangamata U-17 Football begins
Dhaka – The final round of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib National Under-17 Gold Cup Football is set to kick off here on Monday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will grace the final match on next…
Abahani drops point with Brothers Union
Dhaka – Six times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited dropped point in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football after playing 1-1 draw with lowly Brothers Union Club in their 2nd match at Bangbabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday. After the day’s…
Nat’l phase match of Bangabandhu, Bangamata Gold Cup begins
Sports Desk The national phase matches of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman boys’ (U-17) and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib girls’ (U-17) National Gold Cup Football tournament begins from Monday (February 24) at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS). Eight…
India 122-5 at tea in 1st test against New Zealand
Wellington, (AP/UNB) — Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson claimed a third wicket between lunch and tea Friday to continue a dream debut on the first day of the first cricket test between New Zealand and India. Jamieson, New Zealand’s tallest cricketer…
Bangladesh look to rise from doldrums against Zimbabwe
Dhaka — After suffering six consecutive defeats in Test cricket, Bangladesh are eyeing an opportunity to end the drought as they face struggling Zimbabwe in a one-off Test starting Saturday at Sher-e- Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Right before this Test,…
Bangladesh will be under pressure in Dhaka Test: Zimbabwe captain
Dhaka — Zimbabwe Test captain Craig Ervine says Bangladesh will be under pressure in the one-off Test starting February 22 against his team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The last Test Bangladesh played was against Pakistan in Rawalpindi which they…
Mahmudullah’s Test career isn’t over: Bangladesh coach
Dhaka — Veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Mahmdullah Riyad’s poor performance in Test finally resulted in his omission from the Test set-up. But Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo said his career is not over, yet. The 34-year-old all-rounder got his Test cap…
Tricotex Women’s Football League begins Saturday
Dhaka – The Tricotex seven-team Women’s Football League, organised by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), will begin Saturday at Bir Shrestho Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur. Participating teams are – Bashundhara Kings, Begum Anwara Sporting Club, FC Uttar…
China to play 2022 World Cup qualifiers in neutral Thailand
Zurich (AP/UNB) — China will play two World Cup qualifying games next month in neutral Thailand because of the virus outbreak in the country, FIFA said Friday. China was to host the Maldives on March 26 and travel to face…
Akmal suspended for violating PCB’s anti-corruption code
Islamabad (AP/UNB) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended batsman Umar Akmal under its anti-corruption code hours before the start of its premier domestic Twenty20 event in Karachi on Thursday. The PCB did not reveal the exact nature of Akmal’s…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Pakistan in warm-up game
Dhaka — In the last warm-up game of Women’s T20 World Cup before the main event, Bangladesh Women’s beat their Pakistani counterparts by five runs at Allan Border Field, Brisbane on Thursday. Jahanara Alam and Khadijatul Kubra took four and…
BPL Football: Holders Kings drops point with Police FC in 1-1 affairs
Dhak -Defending champions Bashundhara Kings dropped points in their very 2nd match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football after making 1-1 draw with newcomers Police FC at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday. After the day’s debacle, big…
‘We are stronger than before’, says Sikandar Raza
Dhaka — Ahead of the one-off Test against Bangladesh that is scheduled to begin on February 22, Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza on Thursday said that they are stronger than before as a Test team. Before the Saturday’s Test, Bangladesh and…
BB Hockey: Bangladesh Navy emerge unbeaten champions
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy emerged unbeaten champions in the Bangabandu Shaheed Smriti Hockey Tournament’2020 beating Bangladesh Army by 6-3 goals in the final match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Thursday. Ashraful Islam struck two, Mahbub Hossain, Rasel…
Badal Roy likely to vie for BFF president post
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Vice-president Badal Roy has announced that he might vie for the BFF president post if there is no other candidate against present president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin. “I got a new lease of life (recovering…
Australia blow with speedster Vlaeminck out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions Australia suffered a blow on the eve of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup Thursday with young pace spearhead Tayla Vlaeminck ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury.
Women’s Football League begins on Saturday
Dhaka – After a break of about seven years, the Women’s Football League, organized by women’s wing of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), will begin on Saturday (February 22) at Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur. Bashundhara Kings…
National football coach Jamie Day to arrive on Thursday
Dhaka – The British coach of Bangladesh national football team Jamie Day will arrive Dhaka on Thursday afternoon after spending two weeks in United Kingdom (UK) with family and for visa purpose. Jamie Day will enjoy the performance of local…