Fizz to be granted NOC for two IPL matches, Shakib also to get nod for PSL
Mustafizur, who was signed for the remainder of the IPL season by Delhi for INR 6 crore, had asked the BCB for NOC for Delhi’s last three league matches. 
15 May 2025, 08:15 AM
Bangladesh Emerging collapse after Akbar heroics, series level at 1-1
Skipper Akbar Ali produced a valiant century but Bangladesh Emerging Team fell short by 10 runs against South Africa Emerging in a high-scoring second one-dayer at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Wednesday.
14 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season.
14 May 2025, 21:33 PM
Alcaraz sets up Italian Open semi clash with Musetti, Sabalenka falls
Carlos Alcaraz set up a semifinal meeting with Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper in the last eight, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out.
15 May 2025, 00:00 AM

Sports

Bowlers shine in Day 1 of NCL

Rangpur pacer Musfik Hasan's ruthless dismissal of Chattogram captain Tamim Iqbal, who saw his middle stump uprooted by a brilliant delivery, proved to be the highlight of the opening day of the second-round matches of the National Cricket League yesterday.
17 October 2022, 21:09 PM

Barcelona 'spectacular' in La Liga, warns Ancelotti

Barcelona's woeful European form has cast a shadow over their domestic resurgence, which will face the ultimate test on Sunday when they visit Real Madrid in a much anticipated El Clasico in LaLiga.
15 October 2022, 19:10 PM

Karwan Bazar PS lift U-16 title

Karwan Bazar Pragati Sangha clinched the title of the BFF U-16 Football Tournament 2021-22 with a convincing 3-0 win over Wari Club at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Tuesday.
11 October 2022, 20:30 PM

‘Young’ team has a ‘bit of learning to do’

Bangladesh are gearing up for a tri-nation series in New Zealand involving the hosts and Pakistan, with the tournament slated to begin with the opener between Bangladesh and Pakistan on October 7.
4 October 2022, 18:15 PM

U-17s eager to make a mark at home

Bangladesh's age-group teams have been haunted by failures in the SAFF championships but the boys in red and green want to banish that disappointment by producing a good result in Group E of the AFC U-17 Championship Qualifiers, which will get underway at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium today.
4 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Rafael Leao aiming for Chelsea

As AC Milan prepared to kick-off their thrilling 3-1 win at Empoli on Saturday, a fan invaded the pitch in search of Rafael Leao, a superstar in the making who will lead the Rossoneri's charge at Chelsea on Wednesday.</p><p>The supporter wanted a selfie with the Portugal winger, who was already
4 October 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Maddison should be in England World Cup squad’

Leicester City's James Maddison should be in England's World Cup squad, his club manager Brendan Rodgers said after the lively midfielder scored twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest on Monday.</p><p>The attacking midfielder has been overlooked by England manager Ga
4 October 2022, 18:00 PM

I need to adapt, says Mane

Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane admitted he still needs time to adjust in his new surroundings, saying he knew his switch from Liverpool would "not be easy".
4 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Marsh to return against Windies

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to return at number three in the first T20 World Cup warm-up against West Indies on Wednesday but will be spared bowling duties as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.
4 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Moeen closes door on England Test return

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he has closed the door on a return to Test cricket after having an "honest" conversation with coach Brendon McCullum.
4 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Franchise hockey league taking shape

Amid massive enthusiasm among the players, the inaugural Hockey Champions Trophy (HCT) is gradually taking shape to roll onto the turf on October 28, and the logo of the franchise-based hockey league is set to be disclosed today.
29 September 2022, 18:03 PM

Tapu blames lack of concentration for Nepal loss

Centre-back Tapu Barman, who has been nursing a knee injury since December, opined that Bangladesh's erratic organisation in defence and a lack of concentration were key reasons behind a disappointing 3-1 loss in an international friendly against hosts Nepal at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
28 September 2022, 14:58 PM

Shakib loses top spot in T20I all-rounder ranking

Ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been dethroned by Afghanistan all-rounder Muhammad Nabi in the latest updated ICC T20I ranking released on Wednesday.
28 September 2022, 12:23 PM

BCB XI, A-team tours adjusted with NCL in mind

Bangladesh A's tour of UAE to play Afghanistan has been cancelled and the tour will be replaced by a tour of India to play a Ranji trophy side, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media committee chairman Tanvir Ahmed Tito told reporters yesterday.
25 September 2022, 18:00 PM

BFF drops controversial venue for next season

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) decided to finally drop the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium as one of the venues for the upcoming season's top-tier competitions, and the BFF president revealed his intention to allocate Tk 1 crore prize money in Super Cup, slated for next year.
25 September 2022, 18:00 PM

A very special ‘Fedal’ moment

A tearful Roger Federer ended his historic career with defeat alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday.
24 September 2022, 18:15 PM

'Angry' Germany eye redemption against England

Germany manager Hansi Flick said "it is better to be angry now than at the World Cup" as he promised his side will learn from their 1-0 home defeat to Hungary.
24 September 2022, 18:10 PM

Rakibul, Shirin take 200m crowns

Rakibul Hasan and Shirin Akter of Bangladesh Navy bagged gold medals in the 200m sprint events on the concluding day of the Sultana Kamal-Olila Group 16th National Summer Athletics Championship at the Bangladesh Army Stadium yesterday.
24 September 2022, 18:10 PM

Matin taking inspiration from Sabina & Co

Bangladesh men's football team is taking inspiration from their women compatriots as they gear up for a FIFA Friendly against Nepal in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
24 September 2022, 18:10 PM

Tigers to face UAE in Friendly series

The first of the two-match Friendship T20 Series against hosts UAE may not have a great impact on Bangladesh's preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, but the two games can help the team management work on the team's approach ahead of the mega-event.
24 September 2022, 18:10 PM