Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot

Centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 18:19 PM
Records at a glance after Tigers snap winless streak in style
Bangladesh sealed a 2-1 series victory over the West Indies with a commanding 179-run win in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 15:28 PM
Bangladesh seal West Indies series with crushing 179-run win
Bangladesh ended their streak of four consecutive ODI series defeats in emphatic fashion
23 October 2025, 12:14 PM
Napoli humiliation reinforces Conte's poor CL record
The humiliating 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven made unfortunate history for both Antonio Conte and Napoli, but reaffirmed the coach’s poor Champions League record.
22 October 2025, 09:10 AM

Zarif cites technical flaws in semifinal loss

The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.
16 October 2025, 14:58 PM
35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 / Zarif triumphs in thriller to reach semifinals
Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.
15 October 2025, 15:53 PM
Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.
15 October 2025, 08:25 AM

What they said

I welcome the decision to keep our borders strong and keep Australians safe.
16 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Ratna joins coaching circuit

Ratna broke out in 2008 and represented Bangladesh in the 2012 London Olympics. Her last international tournament was the ISSF World Cup in India last year while her last appearance in the domestic circuit came in the Air Gun Championships of 2018.
16 January 2022, 14:57 PM

ASM Ali Kabir no more

President of Bangladesh Athletics Federation and chairman of River Protection Commission ASM Ali Kabir passed away on Monday night at a hospital in Dhaka.
11 January 2022, 04:28 AM

Gone but not forgotten

Gone but not forgotten
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Pictures that captured 2021

Pictures that captured 2021
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM

DNCC Mayor Cup begins

With an aim to encourage the youth to engage in different sporting activities and keep them away from drugs, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Cup began today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium. 
24 December 2021, 15:20 PM

Hamilton receives knighthood

Seven times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton received his knighthood for services to motorsport on Wednesday, days after he lost out on what would have been a record eighth title after a tense last lap at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
15 December 2021, 13:56 PM

India coach Dravid seeks right recipe for global success

India must strike a balance between trying to win every match and building a side that can be successful in future global cricket events, new head coach Rahul Dravid said on Tuesday.
16 November 2021, 16:27 PM

Australia to tour Pakistan next year for first time since 1998

The Australian cricket team will tour Pakistan next year for first the time since 1998, visiting from March to April for tests, one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match, Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.
8 November 2021, 08:35 AM

Chief curator of NZ v Afghanistan match found dead

Mohan Singh, the chief curator of Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has passed away, according to media outlets both in India and the United Arab Emirates.
7 November 2021, 12:37 PM

DNCC Mayor Cup to begin on Nov 15

With an aim to encourage the youth to engage in different sporting activities and keep them away from drugs, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Cup, powered by Runner and co-powered by Daraz, will begin on November 15.
11 October 2021, 12:43 PM

Hridoy advances in Muscat

Mohtasin Ahmed Hridoy, a young table tennis player of the Bangladesh national team, moved into the second round of singles event of World Table Tennis Pro Tour in Muscat today.
10 October 2021, 15:24 PM

Former sports organiser Asgar passes away

Shahed Asgar Chowdhury, prominent sports organiser and former member of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), passed away today morning in his hometown Chattogram. He was 83. 
8 October 2021, 14:35 PM

Broad backs England’s Ashes trip

England pace bowler Stuart Broad insists he will go on the Ashes tour of Australia this winter despite concerns over coronavirus restrictions.
19 September 2021, 18:00 PM

News In Brief

Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, closing the curtain on a 20-year career in which he became South Africa’s highest wicket-taker in Tests and arguably the country’s greatest ever fast bowler.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM

News In Brief

Former England Test captain Ted Dexter, one of the country's greatest players, has died aged 86 after a recent illness, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) said on Thursday.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Aubameyang grabs a hat-trick as Arsenal hit West Brom for six

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang started his season with a hat-trick as Arsenal shook off their Premier League troubles and hit second tier West Bromwich Albion for six to reach the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.
26 August 2021, 03:44 AM

‘Try everyday with sports’

The first female member of the Paralympic refugee team said Monday it was an “honour” to be at the Tokyo Games, urging other women with disabilities to get involved in sport.
23 August 2021, 18:00 PM

News in Brief

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Cristiano Ronaldo has told him that he will stay at the club this season, something the new boss
21 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Dream shattered for Afghan Paralympics athletes

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president said on Wednesday that it was sad that Afghan athletes trapped in Kabul would not be able to compete in the Games and heartbreaking to watch a female athlete's video plea for help in reaching Tokyo.
18 August 2021, 11:45 AM