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 Sports
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 Sports
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 Sports
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 Sports

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.
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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.
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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.
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SPLASH OF JOY
22 October 2025, 14:52 PM Sports
Calm before Hong Kong takeoff
10 October 2025, 09:26 AM Sports

Sana named breakthrough archer of 2019

Country’s best archer Ruman Sana has been recognised as the ‘breakthrough archer’ for 2019 by the world game’s governing body on Monday.
10 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Sean to miss BD Test

Sean Williams, the Zimbabwe captain, will miss the one-off Test against Bangladesh due to the birth of his child. Craig Ervine, the
10 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Sponsor U-19 cricketers’ education: Gonoforum MP to govt

“We have proven that we are a force to be reckoned with in the sub-continent,” Sultan Mohammad Mansur Ahmed said.
10 February 2020, 13:00 PM

Ruman Sana named archery's breakthrough athlete of 2019

Bangladesh's champion archer Ruman Sana is named the breakthrough athlete of the year by the World Archery Federation while national coach Martin Frederick bags the coach of the year award
10 February 2020, 10:44 AM

Public reception for Young Tigers

The government will hold a public reception for the under-19 national cricket team to celebrate their historic victory in the world cup finals, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said.
10 February 2020, 07:42 AM

Shuvagata’s ton puts Central in charge

Central Zone were eyeing their first win in the Bangladesh Cricket League after skipper Shuvagata Hom struck a hundred to help post a challenging target of 330. In reply, North Zone ended the day on 156 for five, needing another 174 to win with five wickets in hand after the third day at the Sylhet International Stadium yesterday.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Hard work’ mantra pays off for Shoriful

The Bangladesh pacers have delivered some fiery performances in the ICC Under-19 World Cup and left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam picked up the baton against India in the final at Potchefstroom yesterday.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Storm defers Man City fixture

Manchester City’s Premier League clash with West Ham was among major sporting events postponed on Sunday as storm Ciara battered the United Kingdom.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Leverkusen win seven-goal thriller

Substitute Leon Bailey scored one late goal and made another as Bayer Leverkusen sealed a stunning 4-3 win over Borussia Dortmund to deny the visitors the chance to go second in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Atletico get timely victory

Atletico Madrid won for the first time in four games as they beat Granada 1-0 on Saturday to move into fourth place in La Liga.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Clijsters targets Dubai comeback

Four-time Grand Slam winner Kim Clijsters announced Sunday she will return after seven years in retirement at the WTA tournament in Dubai starting on February 17.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Abu Jayed reprimanded

Bangladesh fast bowler Abu Jayed has been given an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
9 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Sixers clinch BBL title

The Sydney Sixers clinched their second Twenty20 Big Bash League title yesterday after the Melbourne Stars fell short in the run-chase during a rain-affected match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
8 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Square Family Sports Day held in Pabna

‘Square Family Sports Day’, a unique event for the employees of the Square Group, was observed in Pabna amidst huge festivity on
8 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Nat’l women’s rugby begins

The fourth edition of the National Women’s Rugby Competition, organised by Bangladesh Rugby Federation [Union], began at the Paltan Maidan yesterday.
8 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Dugarry blasts Barca management

Barcelona have been branded “a club of clowns” by Christophe Dugarry after a dismal week for the club culminated in Copa del Rey
8 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Steyn returns for England T20s

South Africa have opted to extend the rest for Faf du Plessis, with Quinton de Kock, who has been leading the side in the ODIs, named captain for the T20Is against England as well.
8 February 2020, 18:00 PM

18-yard box comes up short

A Brazilian cup tie between Uniao and Atletico Goianiense was delayed in unusual circumstances when officials were forced to redraw the penalty box after players noted the 18-yard line at one end of the ground was around 2.5 metres short.
7 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu Cup Golf to offer $400k

The Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2020 is poised to become the richest professional golf event in Bangladesh with a total prize purse set to increase to 400,000 dollars, according to Asian Tour.
7 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Taguchi to train swimmers

The Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) is likely to appoint Japanese coach Takahiro Taguchi to prepare swimmers for proposed Bangabandhu Age-Group International Swimming Championships under a project of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
7 February 2020, 18:00 PM