Dhaka – Bangladesh team finished runners-up to clinch the silver medal in the Men’s Kho Kho competition of the 13th South Asian Games losing to India by 9-16 points in the final at Kritipur in Nepal on Wednesday. Bangladesh smartly…
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Historic stadium name restored at 1954 World Cup final venue
Bern (AP/UNB) — The stadium in Switzerland that staged the 1954 World Cup final is getting its original name back. Swiss champion Young Boys said on Tuesday a new sponsorship deal has restored the historic Wankdorf Stadium name. The stadium…
Bangladesh plays 1-1 draw with Maldives
Dhaka – The gold mission of Bangladesh Men’s U-23 Football team in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games has become fade as they played to a 1-1 draw with the Maldives in a vital 2nd league match at the Dasharath…
SA Games: Al Amin secures 2nd gold for Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the second gold medal in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games in Nepal on Tuesday as Al Amin, a member of Bangladesh Army, secured it in Men’s Singler Karate 60 kg category.
SA Games: Bangladesh Women beat Sri Lanka
Bangladesh Women’s cricket team beat Sri Lankan Women’s team in their first game of the 13th South Asian Games (SA Games) in Nepal at Pokhara on Tuesday.
Australia wins by innings and 48 runs, sweeps Pakistan 2-0
Adelaide, Australia, (AP/UNB) — Nathan Lyon had never taken a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. The veteran off-spinner hadn’t taken a wicket in the day-night test until the fourth day. Then they tumbled. He took two wickets in the first session…
Bangladesh clinches one-gold, 12 bronze medals on Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh clinched one gold and twelve bronze medals on the 2nd day of the 13th South Asian Games from two disciplines of sports –Taekwondo and Karate– held at Satdobata Sports Complex in Nepal till 9:15 pm on Monday.…
Australia wins by innings and 48 runs, sweeps Pakistan 2-0
Nathan Lyon had never taken a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. The veteran off-spinner hadn’t taken a wicket in the day-night test until the fourth day.
Anamul eager to do well in BPL
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricketer Anamaul Haque Bijoy wants to play well in the upcoming edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which is scheduled to be played from December 11. Anamul has long been out of the national set-up. The 26-year-old…
Mashrafe to lead Dhaka Platoon in BBPL
Dhaka — Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is all set to lead Dhaka Platoon in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) which is slated to be played from December 11. Mashrafe played his last competitive cricket match in the…
Starc takes six as Azam narrowly misses century
Mitchell Starc took six wickets and denied Babar Azam a century to break stubborn resistance from the Pakistan batsmen Sunday as they work to save the day-night second Test at Adelaide Oval.
Warner’s triple century sets records in day-night test
Adelaide (AP/UNB) — David Warner produced the biggest innings ever in the day-night test cricket format and surpassed some of Don Bradman’s records before finishing unbeaten on 335 when Australia captain Tim Paine declared at 589-3 on day two against…
Long gap can’t ruin Tamim’s experience: Salahuddin
Dhaka — A long gap cannot ruin the experience of Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal, said his childhood coach Mohammad Salahuddin on Saturday, who is set to coach his BPL team Dhaka Platoon as well. Tamim is set to return to…
South Asian Games kicks off in Kathmandu Sunday
Dhaka – The 13th South Asian Games, the seven-nation biggest sports extravaganza of the region, begins on Sunday at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu through a gala opening ceremony. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will…
Gayle’s participation in BPL under cloud
Dhaka – The participation of one of the best T20 players of the world, Chris Gayle, in the upcoming Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is uncertain for his ‘reluctance’. An official of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) told UNB on Saturday…
SAARC Chess: Five players share top slot
Dhaka – Five players shared the top slot in the 1st SAARC (Open & Women’s) Chess Championship 2019 securing five points each after the 6th round matches at FARS Hotel & Resorts in the capital on Saturday. The leaders are:…
Olympic champion Mo Farah to make track comeback in 10,000
London (AP/UNB) — Olympic champion Mo Farah says he will return to the track and wants to defend his 10,000-meter title at next year’s Tokyo Games.
SA Games Cricket: Bangladesh Women’s team aim Gold
Dhaka — Bangladesh Women’s cricket team are optimistic about securing gold in the South Asian Games (SA Games) 2019 which is set to begin on December 1. The event will be played in the T20 format. The last time cricket…
Benazir Ahmed elected President of South Asian Chess Council
Dhaka- President of Bangladesh Chess Federation Benazir Ahmed, who is also the Director General of RAB Forces, elected President of the newly formed South Asian Chess Council on Friday. Benazir Ahmed, elected President of the regional chess body in the…
Messi celebrates, Liverpool frustrated in Champions League
Another day to celebrate for Lionel Messi. Another frustrating day for Liverpool against a familiar opponent.
Archer “over” racism shock as England regroup for 2nd Test
HAMILTON, New Zealand (BSS/AFP) – England paceman Jofra Archer said Wednesday he had “moved on” after being racially abused by a spectator in New Zealand and was ready to help the tourists bounce back from a heavy first Test defeat.…
BD Women’s concede 0-3 defeat against Nepal in opener
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Volleyball team made a frustrating start in the 13th South Asian (SA) Games after conceding straight 0-3 sets defeat against hosts Nepal in the opening match at NSC Tripureshwor Covered Hall in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Both…
Navy Basketball: Shaheed Moazzem team emerge champions
Dhaka – BNS Shaheed Moazzem team clinched the Bangladesh Navy Basketball tite beating Commander Khulna Naval Area team by 61-52 points in the final at the Chattogram region sports complex on Wednesday.
SAARC Chess: Five players sharing top slot after 3rd round
Dhaka – Five players are sharing the top slot in the Open Section of the 1st SAARC Chess (Open & Women’s) Championships-2019 securing full three points after the 3rd round matches held at FARS Hotel & Resort in the capital…
Japan looking for big ‘medal bounce’ as Olympic host nation
Tokyo (AP/UNB) — Countries playing host to the Olympics usually get a medal “bounce,” pushed by cheering fans and the advantage of being at home.
7-digit send-off motivates Smith for 2nd Test vs Pakistan
Adelaide (AP/UNB) — A seven-digit send-off has Australia batsman Steve Smith motivated for an improved performance against Pakistan in the second cricket Test. Smith was looking to extend his strong form that netted him 774 runs in seven innings when…
Bangladesh to start SA Games campaign with Volleyball
Dhaka – Bangladesh will start the 13th South Asian (SA) Games campaign with men’s and women’s volleyball competitions on Wednesday at NSC Tripureshwor Covered Hall in Kathmandu, four days before the official opening of the seven-nation biggest regional meet. Seven…
Mashrafe visits Walton Factory in Gazipur
Dhaka – Bangladesh ODI captain and brand ambassador of Walton Group Mashrafe Bin Mortaza visited the Walton Factory at Chandra in Gazipur on Monday. Mashrafe, a parliament member from Narail-2 constituency, played cricket with factory officials and workers of the…
ManU delegates inspect BNS for friendly match in Dhaka
Dhaka – A four-member delegates of the English Premier League giants Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) inspected Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday to play a friendly match here in July 2020 marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation…
England support ’emotional’ Archer after racist abuse in N.Zealand
England players will rally around an “emotional” Jofra Archer after the paceman was racially abused by a spectator in New Zealand, director of cricket Ashley Giles said Tuesday, as local officials scoured CCTV footage to identify the culprit.