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97 days to go / The first World Cup final: Two footballs, 300 bayonets and a death threat

6 March 2026, 08:30 AM
The final of the first FIFA World Cup was not just a match—it was a nerve-wracking battle between two neighboring rivals: Uruguay and Argentina. Held at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, on July 30, 1930, that match remains etched in the annals of football history.
6 March 2026, 08:30 AM
Zinnat Ferdous first boxing fight in Bangladesh

Punches, purpose, and ‘something meaningful’

1 August 2025, 10:16 AM
Born and raised in the United States, Zinnat Ferdous balances her career as a Google programme manager with a burning passion for the ring.
1 August 2025, 10:16 AM
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Leveraging fairytale flame

20 April 2024, 01:00 AM
After years of heartbreak and being dubbed "Neverkusen" for their string of runners-up finishes, Bayer Leverkusen finally broke through to claim their first-ever Bundesliga title. Their 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen last week secured the trophy, marking a watershed moment in the club's 119-year history. Although they have enjoyed intermittent cup success, this league title signifies a shift in their fortunes.
20 April 2024, 01:00 AM
From wheelchair to Paralympics: Jhuma’s inspiring journey

From wheelchair to Paralympics: Jhuma’s inspiring journey

8 March 2024, 18:00 PM
“So what if I’m a person with disabilities?” said Jhuma Akhter, with sparks of defiance and confidence in her eyes, to anyone who ever doubted her.
8 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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Mauritania’s meteoric rise and lessons for Bangladesh

25 January 2024, 17:00 PM
While Bangladesh remain in the backwaters of international football, Yahya and his federation has transformed Mauritania’s football
25 January 2024, 17:00 PM
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Dorival Jr the answer to Brazil’s woes?

12 January 2024, 00:30 AM
Following a string of disappointing performances after a quarterfinal exit from the 2022 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dorival Junior as the new head coach.
12 January 2024, 00:30 AM
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‘Neverkusen’ no more!

22 December 2023, 18:30 PM
Initially seen as dark horses, Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso have stormed out of the blocks in the 2023-24 Bundesliga season, etching their name in the record books with some stellar displays so far.
22 December 2023, 18:30 PM
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‘Clinical’ Shanto puts Tigers in command

30 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Najmul Hossain Shanto oozed class during a record-breaking ton against New Zealand on the third day of the Sylhet Test yesterday, setting the platform for Bangladesh to grab a rare win in the red-ball format.
30 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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What next after a decade of success?

In Bangladesh’s sporting landscape over the last decade, female athletes have started to corner a greater portion of the limelight.
2 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi Bowler Abu Jayed Rahi

‘Batting will improve if bowling does’

Bangladesh batsmen’s inability to deal with a quality bowling attack like India’s has been much talked about following the Tigers’ meek surrender to the home side in a two-match Test series.
26 November 2019, 18:00 PM
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‘A new beginning’

Those days are gone. Those who once saw the best of Bangladesh football often express their frustration over the dire state of the game. For youngsters, meanwhile, stories of the huge popularity of football during the sport’s glory days from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s must sound like fairytales.
16 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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