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Flashback 2023 in pictures

Flashback 2023 in pictures
31 December 2023, 12:30 PM

How well did we play in 2023?

In the world of sports, Bangladeshi women’s and men’s teams for cricket and football have had an eventful year.
29 December 2023, 02:58 AM

The need for diverse scholarships beyond sports

Why limit scholarships and quotas to sports?
21 December 2023, 13:43 PM

Erik ten Hag vs Players

As Ten Hag continues his journey with Manchester United, the spotlight is firmly on him, both on and off the pitch.
27 October 2023, 08:51 AM

Mohammad Mohasin: Championing hope in wheelchair cricket

What if you are unable to tread that path in the conventional way? If you have the courage to never give up, you may become a champion of hope in the face of impossible challenges. So, goes the inspiring true tale of Mohammad Mohasin, captain of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket team.
24 October 2023, 09:01 AM

Western Lane: Grief unfolding on squash court

There is more squash in the book than most readers will take a liking to, but the game sometimes works as a metaphor for the bigger picture.
24 September 2023, 15:55 PM

My tumultuous love-affair with Bangladesh Cricket Team

Not all of us are cricket gurus or analysts. Some watch the game purely for entertainment. And the Bangladesh national cricket team brings a stroke of joy into our otherwise mundane lives. However, this iota of joy comes at the cost of our frazzled nerves.
18 September 2023, 19:44 PM

Fit and fearless: The rise of women’s bodybuilding

Women’s bodybuilding is on the rise in Bangladesh. Even if we rewind the clock to a few years back, we would hardly find any news that had women and bodybuilding paired together. But despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding and the number of participants in such events are rapidly increasing with each passing event.
11 September 2023, 09:32 AM

Farewell, David de Gea

The boy from Madrid leaves with his place secured among the pantheons of the United greats.
9 July 2023, 15:37 PM

People’s opinion on the retirement of cricketer Tamim Iqbal

On Thursday, 6 July, 2023 Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket. Having been one of the key players of the Bangladesh cricket team for quite a long time, it came as a shock and fans across the country had all sorts of emotions and reactions to the announcement.
6 July 2023, 17:18 PM

Racism against Vinicius Junior: La Liga should be ashamed

Vinicius has been incessantly targeted for racist attacks.
22 May 2023, 13:43 PM

The 2023 Formula 1 season so far: Unquestionable Red Bull dominance

A quick overview of the races providing a clear picture of the current pecking order of the grid.
15 May 2023, 14:00 PM

Mohammad Isam’s new book recaps Bangladesh cricket through the ages

Author Mohammad Isam is a household name to those who follow Bangladesh cricket through ESPNCricinfo.
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM

Caught Out exposes the rampant match-fixing culture in Indian cricket

Caught Out. Crime. Corruption. Cricket reveals India’s leading role in global match-fixing.
20 April 2023, 07:33 AM

Why early retirement might be a good option for footballers

Retiring on your own terms and at the top of your game isn’t really as bad as it sounds.
10 April 2023, 13:43 PM

The 2023 F1 season starts off with a thrilling race at Bahrain

The Bahrain Grand Prix was exciting while also being clean with only one virtual safety car deployment.
6 March 2023, 12:33 PM

Rashford finally fulfilling his sky-high potential

Rashford is now United’s saviour.
5 March 2023, 14:30 PM

Why sports are fun but studies are not

Why are some activities fun while others aren’t?
22 February 2023, 11:48 AM

Jashore Half Marathon held

Jashore Runners Community organised this half marathon for the first time in the southwestern city of the country
17 February 2023, 13:58 PM

What possible punishments await Man City following PL allegations?

On Monday, the Premier League released a statement where it stated that, “In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club”
7 February 2023, 12:49 PM