Organisers lament lack of sponsors, local broadcasters

The local organising committee of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, the biggest hockey competition of the continent starting in Dhaka today, have expressed their frustration over the lack of interest from the sponsors and local broadcasters to promote the event.
14 December 2021, 05:37 AM

‘The biggest hockey event in Bangladesh’ kicks off today

Asian Champions Trophy, the most prestigious hockey tournament of the continent, will kick off at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in Dhaka today.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Verstappen ends Hamilton reign

Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when he won a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
12 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘An opportunity to learn from world-class players’

Bangladesh wrapped up their preparation for the Asian Champions Trophy with a 3-1 defeat against Pakistan at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
12 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Max Verstappen wins Formula One world title

Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when he won a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday.
12 December 2021, 14:47 PM

Covid forces Malaysia pull-out from Asian Champions Trophy

The Malaysian hockey team pulled out of the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy owing to a Covid case in the squad, confirmed the Bangladesh Hockey Federation.
12 December 2021, 05:03 AM

BHF names final squad

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) yesterday disclosed a final 20-memebr squad for AHF Asian Champions Trophy, which will start from Tuesday in Dhaka, with the inclusion of six new players.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Hamilton, Verstappen brace for thrilling finale

Lewis Hamilton applied his ‘poker face’ on Thursday ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when he will attempt to claim an unprecedented eighth world title.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Sprinter Jahir Rayhan suspended following rape charges

National athlete Jahir Rayhan has been expelled from the ongoing national athletics camp and was also suspended to take part in domestic and international competitions following rape charges.
9 December 2021, 16:24 PM

Nominations in for BOA’s election

Bangladesh Army chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, the incumbent president of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) alongside secretary general Syed Shahed Reza are all set to retain top two posts of the country's Olympic body as 33 candidates submitted their nominations against 37 posts yesterday for the December 22 polls.
9 December 2021, 14:08 PM

Raikkonen ‘wouldn’t change a thing’

While all eyes in Abu Dhabi will be on the headline drama of the title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen this weekend, another world champion will be making his final appearance in a Formula One car.
8 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP

Lewis Hamilton won a crazy, twice-halted Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to go level on points with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and set up a winner-takes-all title showdown.
6 December 2021, 07:01 AM

Firoz Ahmed wins BSPA award

The Daily Star’s staff photographer Firoz Ahmed won the best photographer award at the Max BSPA Night award ceremony on Saturday night.
5 December 2021, 05:22 AM

BHF pins hopes on experience for Asian Champions Trophy 

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) has pinned its hopes on the experienced campaigners for the Asian Champions Trophy as it announced today a 28-member preliminary squad of the national team, including fresh blood -- midfielder Prince Lal Samanta.
28 November 2021, 15:04 PM

‘Asian Champs Trophy Hockey bigger than cricket’

Tayeb Ikram, the CEO of Asian Hockey Federation, is confident Bangladesh will successfully stage the Asian Champions Trophy and it will be a hit, not just among the local audience, but also across the globe.
28 November 2021, 10:12 AM

Mariners regain hockey league title

Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club made it a double success in domestic hockey this year, adding the title of Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League to the Club Cup Hockey title they won earlier in the year.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM

11-month-old snowboarder in China steals hearts, makes headlines

At just 11 months old, Wang Yuji can't even walk, but she is already snowboarding and taking the slopes -- and the internet -- by storm.
26 November 2021, 07:10 AM

Abahani’s late comeback keeps title race alive

Abahani conjured a late comeback with two goals in the dying minutes to down Dhaka Mariner Youngs 4-3 in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Women’s kabaddi league resumes after nine years

The women’s kabaddi league finally resumed after a nine-year hiatus today at the Outer Stadium Kabaddi Court in Dhaka.
24 November 2021, 15:11 PM

Abahani exact revenge on MSC

Abahani exacted revenge for their first-leg defeat against archrivals Mohammedan with a 4-2 win in the Super Five stage of the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
23 November 2021, 18:00 PM