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STAR DAY at a GLANCE | Tuesday 23rd May 2017

Good evening, readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines on May 23, 2017.
23 May 2017, 09:45 AM

Hamilton tops UK sport's rich list

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton cements his position as the richest sportsman in the UK, according to the new Sunday Times Rich List.
6 May 2017, 08:11 AM

BAF holds meeting with stakeholders

The Bangladesh Athletic Federation (BAF) yesterday employed a novel initiative to revitalise the country's athletics, which is virtually on life-support, as they exchanged views with current athletes, coaches, organisers and journalists.
23 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Mustafizur in for Hyderabad’s match against Mumbai

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman finds a place in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playing eleven against Mumbai Indians tonight.
12 April 2017, 14:07 PM

Sergio Garcia wins Augusta Masters title

Spain's Sergio Garcia captured his first major golf title on Sunday after 73 failed attempts, making a birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat Justin Rose and win the 81st Masters.
10 April 2017, 19:32 PM

BOA polls today

The elections of the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will be held today at the BOA House with some 80 councillors voting the office bearers. The polls will open at 9:00am.
7 April 2017, 18:00 PM

NSC forms ad-hoc body in athletics

The National Sports Council (NSC) formed an ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Athletic Federation on Wednesday after dissolving the previous committee which expired on February 6.
16 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Islamic Solidarity Games: BD to send 31-man team

Bangladesh will take part in 4th Islamic Solidarity Games which is scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 12 to 22, an official of Bangladesh Olympic Association informed.
15 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Satkhira clinch 11-goal thriller

Satkhira notched up a thrilling 6-5 win over Khulna in the U-18 National Football Championship in Gopalganj yesterday.
14 March 2017, 18:00 PM

BGMEA Cup: Bando, Comfit in final

Bando Design and Comfit Composite Knit reached the final of the second BGMEA Cup after winning their respective semifinals yesterday,
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

BGB chief distributes sports awards

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) director general Major General Abul Hossain, ndc, psc, handed over prizes to winners of the inter-house annual sports competition of Birshreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College at its school playground yesterday.
6 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith square off in verbal clash

Tensions flared in a gripping opening hour of day two of the second Test, with rival skippers Steve Smith and Virat Kohli sharing a heated chat for several overs.
5 March 2017, 08:58 AM

BSJA votes in new office bearers

Syed Saidur Rahman Shamim of Channel I has been elected president of the Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA).
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Too many foreigners managing Premier League teams - Giggs

There are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and little opportunity for local talents, according to former Manchester United winger and assistant manager Ryan Giggs.
22 February 2017, 09:21 AM

'Wicket has opened up to spin'

With seven more wickets to go, India are in the driving seat in this Test. Had Bangladesh been able to negotiate India's spinners after tea, they would have been in a much better position going into the final day.
12 February 2017, 18:00 PM

BFF revives U-18 Championship after 10 years

After a 10-year hiatus, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has finally decided to revive U-18 National Football Championship. The tournament will begin from March 9 with the participation of district teams as well as teams from different universities and education boards.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Usain Bolt aims for global growth of Nitro team concept

Usain Bolt says he is looking to spread the Nitro team athletics concept globally after the success of the inaugural event in Melbourne on Saturday.
5 February 2017, 07:58 AM

Sports: Bolt in hurry to bring T20 success to track

The athletics world is hoping to cash in on the success of cricket's high-octane Twenty20 format with a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt which starts Saturday in Australia.
3 February 2017, 09:32 AM

Waiter's tip helped Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar is an institution of batsmanship, and it is not just his run-scoring records that make him so -- his technique and discipline is a shining example to cricketers young and old.
31 January 2017, 18:12 PM

Mustafiz, Shila win BSPA awards

Cricket sensation Mustafizur Rahman and South Asian Games' double-gold medallist swimmer Mahfuza Khatun Shila won the sportsperson of the year award for 2015 and 2016 respectively in the Kool-BSPA Sports Award held at a hotel in the capital yesterday.
30 January 2017, 18:00 PM