The government has decided to accord a grand reception to junior Tigers at Suhrawardy Udyan for clinching the ICC U-19 World Cup trophy, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday.
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Winning Under-19 Cricket Team ‘great gift’ for nation: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday described the clinching of the ICC Under-19 World Cup trophy by Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team as the ‘great gift’ for the nation in the Mujib Borsho (Mujib Year).
Bangladesh suffers humiliating innings defeat to Pakistan
Sports Desk Bangladesh continued their dismal run in the longer version format, tasting a yet another innings and 44-run defeat to Pakistan inside three and half days in the first Test at Rawalpindi on Monday.
BKSP emerge Seba Zone champions beating Army
Mohammad Shahidul Islam emerged champion in the Annual Sports Competition of Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall of Dhaka University at the university central playground here on Sunday. Mohammad Abul Kashem became the runner-up in the meet. Earlier in the morning, pro-Vice…
Shahidul emerge champion in DU Mohsin Hall Sports
Dhaka – Mohammad Shahidul Islam emerged champion in the Annual Sports Competition of Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall of Dhaka University at the university central playground here on Sunday. Mohammad Abul Kashem became the runner-up in the meet. Earlier in the morning,…
U-19 World Cup Young Tigers put Bangladesh on top of the world
Dhaka — Junior Tigers made history beating the four-time champions India by three wickets in a dramatic final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Sunday at Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was Bangladesh’s first-ever final in an ICC event (outside…
Tigers on back foot after Naseem’s hat-trick
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s hope of finishing the third day of the Rawalpindi Test on a high was dashed by Naseem Shah as his hat-trick took the momentum away from the visitors on Sunday. Bangladesh limped to 126 for 6 in…
Nepal’s 15-year-old Malla youngest to hit ODI 50
Nepal teenager Kushal Malla has become the youngest batsman to score a one-day international half-century in men’s cricket.
Rawalpindi Test: Shan, Babar put more pressure on Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh continued to struggle – now with bowling – in the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as Shan Masood and Babar Azam hit centuries for the hosts on Saturday. At the end of…
National football coach Jamie Day is positive about Sylhet venue
Dhaka – The British coach of Bangladesh National Football team Jamie Day is very positive about the Sylhet venue where Bangladesh’s FIFA World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan is likely to be held on March 26. Talking with…
Young Tigers keen to play natural game in final against India
Dhaka —In their maiden ICC world event final, the Young Tigers will play defending champions India in the title deciding match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Sunday at Potchefstroom in South Africa on Sunday (February 9) keen to…
Players registration window extended for five days
Dhaka – The inter-club players registration and transfer window for the upcoming Women’s Football League has been extended by 4 days from February 8 to12 complying with appeals of some participating teams. The players registration widow was originally closed on…
BCL: South Zone dominate East Zone
Dhaka — The BCB South Zone maintained their clean domination against Islami Bank East Zone on the 2nd day of the 2nd round of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at academy ground of the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in…
Rangpur Group Cup Golf Tournament concludes in Rangpur
Sports Correspondent The third three-day “Rangpur Group Cup Golf Tournament-2020” concluded with a colourful prize distribution function held at Rangpur Golf and Country Club (RGCC) auditorium in Rangpur Cantonment on Friday night.
Kidman, Nyong’o, Peele and more describe 1st Oscar moments
Los Angeles (AP/UNB) — It happens in an instant: The envelope is opened, a name is called and the Oscar winner’s life and career are changed forever. To some, the first moments after an Academy Award win felt like an…
Rawalpindi Test: Tigers tumble for 233 as Shaheen bags four
Dhaka — Bangladesh tumbled for 233 runs in 82.5 overs while batting first in the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan that commenced on Friday at Rawalpindi. Mohammad Mithun was the highest scorer for Bangladesh hitting 63 while…
Anamul, Nurul, Mahedi hit tons as BCL resumes
Dhaka — The second round of the ongoing Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) started on Friday as Anamul Haque Bijoy, Nurul Haque and Mahedi Hasan hit centuries for BCB South Zone, and Taskin Ahmed took five wickets for BCB North Zone.…
We can come strong in second innings of Rawalpindi Test: Shanto
Dhaka — Bangladesh performed poorly in the opening day of Rawalpindi Test against hosts Pakistan as they tumbled for 233 in their first innings on Friday. But left-handed top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto said the team believe that they can…
Rangpur Group Cup Golf Tournament begins
Sports Reporter The third three-day “Rangpur Group Cup Golf Tournament-2020” kicked off today on the Rangpur Golf and Country Club (RGCC) ground in the outskirts of the city.
V-Day Kabaddi: Navy clinches men’s title, Police women’s
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy clinched the men’s title and Bangladesh Police lifted the women’s title of the Victory-Day Kabaddi Tournament that concluded at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium here on Thursday. In the men’s final, Bangladesh Navy outplayed Border…
Bangladesh-Pakistan 1st Test begins Friday
Dhaka – Touring Bangladesh Cricket Team are seeking to end their losing streak in Tests when they take on Pakistan in the first match of the two-match Test series beginning on Friday (February 7) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan…
AFC Cup: Abahani Coach wants players to upgrade attitude
Dhaka – The Portuguese coach of Dhaka Abahani Limited Mario Lamos wants players to upgrade their attitudes and think of winning the 2nd leg match of the AFC Cup play-off against Maziya Sports & Recreation Club in the Maldives capital…
Junior Tigers give country first taste of ICC World Final
Dhaka — Bangladesh marched into the final of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup with a thumping six-wicket victory over New Zealand at Potchefstroom on Thursday. The Young Tigers’ opponents in the final on Sunday will be the old nemesis,…
Bangabandhu Nat’l School Hockey meet begins tomorrow
Bangabandhu National School Hockey-2020 Tournament will begin on February 7 to 11 in Khulna marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Kings Argentine booter Hernan Barcos arrives in capital
Dhaka – The Argentine forward of Bashundhara Kings Hernan Barcos arrived in the capital on Wednesday morning to play for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football champions in the ensuing league and AFC Cup Football. Officials of Bashundhara Kings welcomed…
Bangladesh face New Zealand in U-19 WC semifinal Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team will face New Zealand in the 2nd semifinal of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa on Thursday. India booked a seat for the final eliminating their arch-rival Pakistan by huge 10…
Junaid makes hat-trick in Bangabandhu National School Cricket
Pirojpur – A brilliant hat-trick by Junaid enabled Kawkhali Govt High School to earn eight-wicket victory over Town High School in the Pirojpur District phase of the Prime Bank Bangabandhu National School Cricket Tournament at Pirojpur District Stadium on Wednesday.…
Draw leaves Dhaka Abahani ith it all to do in Male Maziya SRC
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani conceded two away goals but managed to equalize twice against Maziya Sports & Recreation Club of the Maldives as the first-leg match of the AFC Cup Preliminaries at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday ended…
Tangail School & College crush Jahangir School by 293 runs
Dhaka – Defending national champions Tangail School & College earned a comfortable 293-run victory over Shaheed Jahangir School in the Tangail District phase of the Bangabandhu National School Cricket Tournament of Tangail District on Wednesday. Batting first, Tangail School &…
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
The chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics admitted Wednesday that organisers are “extremely worried” about the possible effect of the deadly new coronavirus on this summer’s Games.