sports
Bangladeshi cricket fans need to be more compassionate
Throwing players under the bus after a poor outing is a common occurrence among our fanbase.
30 January 2023, 16:45 PM
The promising world of sports journalism
Sports journalism in Bangladesh is on a rapid rise and people are noticing.
26 January 2023, 00:00 AM
Eye on the ball: An event reminiscing Bangladesh’s cricket history with Yousuf Babu
A lively discussion centred on former national team cricketer Yousuf Babu's new book, ‘Eye on the ball,’ at Justice Shahabuddin Park in Gulshan, was full of fascinating tales about Bangladesh's cricket history. In an event that transported the audience back to the early days of Bangladesh cricket, Sir Gordon Greenidge, a West Indies icon and former national team coach, joined Babu. Other participants were former cricketers Shakil Kasem and Ishtiaque Ahmed.
21 January 2023, 14:03 PM
Saying goodbye to motorsport legend Ken Block
Ken Block was a professional rally driver and an icon of the sport.
3 January 2023, 13:57 PM
BCB has to get the head coach appointment right this time
It's high time Bangladesh's coaching woes are resolved.
2 January 2023, 17:35 PM
Most memorable moments in sports in 2022
This year, the sporting world has seen it all.
31 December 2022, 16:45 PM
Shakib adjudged number one as BSPA honours sports stars
Bangladesh Test and T20 skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the best sports personality award as the Bangladesh Sports Press Association marked its 60th anniversary by according reception awarding 10 sports stars and journalists in an award ceremony held at a city hotel on Friday.
30 December 2022, 21:33 PM
Adios, Pele
It’s impossible to talk about football without mentioning Pele.
30 December 2022, 10:50 AM
Footballers who stole our hearts this world cup
Players who left a mark on our hearts.
15 December 2022, 16:41 PM
Bangladeshi cricket fans should learn to behave themselves in the stands
Two Indian fans allegedly got into a scuffle with a group of Bangladeshis over an abusive comment made towards India.
11 December 2022, 15:06 PM
Witnessing a Bangladesh-India thriller from the stands
Mustafizur had just won it for Bangladesh! And I was there for it.
8 December 2022, 14:52 PM
Last night reminded me of cricket's power to wield stories
As I mentally prepared to leave the stadium last night, I saw Miraz continue to play with a deftness and an attitude that I wish could be formalised and replicated by all eleven team members.
5 December 2022, 04:07 AM
When stories are born on the field
Stories, whether in reality or on the field, play an important factor in shaping how we as humans see both sports and life.
1 December 2022, 12:55 PM
Qatar 2022 proves football should be open for all nations
Qatar 2022 is unravelling to be the most unpredictable World Cup in years.
1 December 2022, 00:00 AM
Winners of Bangabandhu IUS C’ship digitally receive prize money
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented the cheque for the winners of the third edition of the Bangabandhu Inter University Sports Championship via digital payment through Bkash at the Army Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
30 November 2022, 16:41 PM
5 young players to watch this World Cup
These young players will be hoping to leave their mark in the international stage.
25 November 2022, 14:50 PM
Plaantik’s ode to the football culture of Bangladesh
To celebrate football culture of Bangladesh, Plaantik has launched its sports anthology.
23 November 2022, 23:50 PM
The subtle rivalries in England’s world cup group
Among the groups in this year’s FIFA World Cup, Group B really stands out.
21 November 2022, 12:59 PM
7 books to get you pumped up for football World Cup season
With the FIFA World Cup 2022 starting today, tensions run high around the country. Avid football fans have already dawned on their favourite team’s jerseys and hoisted their country’s flags alongside that of Bangladesh’s. The entire world will be glued to their tv screens till a winner emerges to claim the Football World Cup.
20 November 2022, 13:04 PM
Everything you need to know about the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022
The ceremony starts at 8 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Sunday.
19 November 2022, 14:56 PM