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

A tour marred by cruelty, marked by humanity

I can still remember the day before I was set to fly for New Zealand to cover the series between Bangladesh and the Kiwis. I had a detailed meeting with my sports editor regarding my work plan as it was a crucial series for the Tigers.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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Brazil winger Vinicius Jr grabbed headlines by saying that he chose Real Madrid rather than rivals Barcelona because, although the latter offered to pay more, the Santiago Bernabeu offered the 'best project'.
20 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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Rayo Vallecano on Monday sacked coach Miguel Angel Sánchez Munoz, known as Michel, after a desperate run of seven straight La Liga defeats which has them staring relegation from in the face.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Di Maria fires PSG

Angel Di Maria scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 3-1 victory over Marseille on Sunday to extend their long unbeaten run against their arch-rivals and move 20 points clear at the Ligue 1 summit.
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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Runner- Channel i Beach Football Tournament will be held at the seagull point of Cox's Bazar beach from March 21 to 23.
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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Former England star Wayne Rooney scored three goals on Saturday night to lead D.C. United to a crushing 5-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.
17 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Proteas pin hopes on bowlers

South Africa finished their one-day series against Sri Lanka with a clear idea of both the team and the tactics they will use in the upcoming Cricket World Cup.
17 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that the club's achievements in the Champions League will ultimately determine if his stint in England has been a success.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

BFF’s women wing chairman Kiron arrested in Dhaka

Bangladesh Football Federation's women wing chairman and FIFA council member Mahfuza Akter Kiron has been arrested in a defamation case lodged under 'CrPC 500' by a sports organiser.
16 March 2019, 10:58 AM

Shock, tributes after pivotal F1 figure's sudden death

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel expressed shock on Thursday as the sudden death of long-standing race director Charlie Whiting plunged Formula One into mourning on the eve of the new season.
14 March 2019, 14:58 PM

Junayna, Ariful ensure Navy's domination

Junayna Ahmed lived up to the hype by bagging nine gold medals and a silver medal with eight in record time as the 29th Max Group
13 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Anjan's peak and a poignant trip

"We are now crossing the border at Rajshahi and are about to enter Indian airspace. Passengers sitting on the right can enjoy the sight
12 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Jewel, Junayna continue record-spree

Jewel Ahmed and Junayna Ahmed continued to rewrite the record books as the third day of the Max Group National Swimming, Diving
12 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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Claudio Ranieri got off to a winning start as Roma coach with Stephan El Shaarawy and Patrik Schick's first-half goals enough to squeeze past lowly Empoli 2-1 on Monday to keep in touch with the Champions League places.
12 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Independence Cup Fencing starts

The Third Independence Cup Fencing Championship got underway at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Jewel sparkles in pool

Jewel Ahmed and Junayna Ahmed stole the show in the Max group 29th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships as
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Taylor completes century; NZ reach 198 at lunch

Bangladesh failed to pick up any further as Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson took the hosts past the 100-run mark in the first session of the fourth day of the second Test in Wellington.
10 March 2019, 22:52 PM

Invader attacks Grealish

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was punched by a pitch-invading Birmingham fan in a shocking incident during Sunday's
10 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Rumi's death anniversary today

Today is the 16th death anniversary of noted sports journalist and former president of Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA)
10 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'I haven't slept since MU defeat'

Kylian Mbappe said he was left "stunned" by Paris Saint-Germain's gut-wrenching exit from the Champions League as Manchester
10 March 2019, 18:00 PM