DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has begun nationwide two-day talent hunt selection program from today at eight more districts across the country, a BFF release said today. The eights districts are Faridpur, Noakhali, Satkhira, Moulvibazar, Chapainawabganj, Lalmonirhat, Patuakhali…
DHAKA -‘Mujib Barsho’ 1st Division Chess league will begin from February 25 at the hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) at National Sports Council old building in the city, a BCF press release said today. This time twelve teams…
DHAKA- After a day recess, the 6th round of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football begins tomorrow (Thursday) with a lone encounter between Bangladesh Police Football Club and Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society. The match kicks off at 4 pm at…
LONDON – Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool muscled their way back into the Premier League title race with a 3-1 win at West Ham on Sunday after Thomas Tuchel celebrated his first victory as Chelsea boss. Jurgen Klopp’s injury-hit…
PARIS – Neymar said on Sunday that he hopes to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond this season and wants Kylian Mbappe to also commit his future to the French champions. Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions with PSG over a…
MELBOURNE – Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, along with Naomi Osaka’s boyfriend, influenced the three-time Grand Slam winner’s decision to become part-owner of soccer team North Carolina Courage, she revealed Sunday. Osaka, the US Open champion, announced the investment…
KOLKATA -Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly is likely to be discharged on Sunday morning as his health condition is stable, a senior official of the private hospital, where he is admitted, said. Ganguly underwent a fresh round of angioplasty…
DHAKA —The possibility is slim for uncapped Yasir Ali Rabbi and Hasan Mahmud to play any match in the ensuing two-match Test series against West Indies unless anyone gets injured or becomes sick. But still it’s the opportunity for them…
DHAKA—Chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu believes that Bangladesh would face a sterner challenge in the forthcoming two-match Test series against West Indies unlike the ODI series which was a lopsided one. Bangladesh swept the three-match ODI series with ease as…
DHAKA – The national wide talent hunt selection programme formally inaugurated today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here with an aim to start age group long-term residential training camp which will begin soon, a Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) press release said…
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) will begin on February 7 at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamalapur. The decision was taken in the Bangladesh Championship League 2020-21 affairs sub committee’s virtual meeting under…
DHAKA – Wicket-keeper batsman Liton Das is optimistic to make the Test series against West Indies a memorable one, putting the ODI nightmare behind him. After opening the innings, Liton could make just 36 runs in three-match ODI series, which…
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh’s 18-member Test squad for the two-match series against West Indies after recovering from his groin injury. Shakib sustained the injury during the third ODI against West Indies which Bangladesh won by 120…
DHAKA – A 74-member of Bangladesh taekwondo team will take part in the Heroes Taekwondo International League that begins from Saturday through a virtual platform, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. Organized by the Heroes Taekwondo Club, a…
Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed Friday to hold the Olympics as a symbol of unity and hope, despite growing doubts over the virus-postponed event’s fate. “Japan will hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer,” Suga said…
DHAKA -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) agreed in principle to bring local cricketers under a COVID-19 vaccination programme by February in an effort to re-start domestic cricket. The decision was taken in the ninth board meeting, which was held virtually…
DHAKA- Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra registered their third win in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Chittagong Abahani Limited by a solitary goal held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here. With the day’s win, Sheikh Russel KC…
DHAKA – As part of their preparation for the two-match Test series, the West Indies will take on BCB XI in a three-day warm up game tomorrow (Friday) at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram. Wicket-keeper batsman Nurul Hasan Sohan…
KOLKATA – India’s cricket chief and former batting star Sourav Ganguly underwent a second heart bypass operation in less than four weeks on Thursday, but doctors said he was “fine” after the surgery. Hundreds of chanting supporters gathered outside the…
DHAKA – With a busy schedule coming up, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to appoint a long-term spin coach for the national team. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon said that process has already started to find a suitable coach…
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Namzul Hasan Papon reminded the national cricket team that every point of the series against West Indies is important given the fact that the series is the part of ICC ODI Super…
CHATTOGRAM – Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal warned his side about the possible backlash of West Indies, saying that the visitors are capable of turning the things around. Having said that Tamim further reminded that they need to collect the 10…
CHATTOGRAM —New pace sensation Hasan Mahmud refused to compromise with pace, stating that bowling with genuine pace is imperative in thriving against the quality opponents. He said at the same time, along with pace it is also important to keep…
DHAKA – Holders Bashundhara Kings recorded their third successive victory in the Bangladesh Premier League Football beating Brothers Union Club by a solitary goal held today at Shaheed Dhirendranath Stadium in Cumilla. The day’s win saw Bashundhara Kings improved their…
DHAKA —Bangladesh and the visiting West Indies cricket team reached Chattogram today to play the third and final ODI of the series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed. They will play the first of the…
Dhaka — Saif Sporting Club beat Dhaka Mohammedan SC by 2-1 goals in their second league match of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football on Thursday. Saif SC now have four points with a 1-1 draw against Rahmatganj MFS in the…
Dhaka – Tamim Iqbal-led Tigers made a flying start to the Bangabandhu Bangladesh vs West Indies Cricket Series, winning the first ODI on Thursday comfortably. The Tigers are now eying to clinch the series on Friday with one match in…
DHAKA – The hosts Bangladesh seeks a winning start to the three-match ODI series as they take on a depleted West Indies in the first match tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh indeed is set to return…
DHAKA, Jan 19, 2021 (BSS) – Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal was irked by the volley of questions regarding his strike rate in one-day International cricket, which the experts said below par in the context of modern cricket. Starting his…
DHAKA – Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal claimed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has no problem in being demoted to middle order position from No.3 where he enjoyed overwhelming success. Tamim said he spoke to Shakib personally and appraised him…