Relief for Bangladesh as WC broadcast deal nears completion
2 June 2026, 23:55 PM
A consortium comprising BTV, T Sports and Star News is set to acquire the broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday, ending fears of a potential blackout of the tournament in Bangladesh.
2 June 2026, 23:55 PM
World Cup worries grow for Tigresses
2 June 2026, 08:00 AM
Bangladesh’s ability to consistently post big totals, chase 150-plus targets have long been far from convincing. Continuing the trend, they managed only 133 for five against Scotland and then fell eight runs short of 163-run chase.
2 June 2026, 08:00 AM
Will Marufa’s ‘secret plan’ give Bangladesh an edge in the upcoming T20 World Cup?
29 May 2026, 16:41 PM
Recently, the right-arm pacer spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and revealed that she has a secret plan for the mega T20 event.
29 May 2026, 16:41 PM
‘Praise comes with criticism’
28 May 2026, 00:30 AM
For many years, Bangladesh’s international success depended heavily on the performances of Nigar Sultana Joty. However, that trend changed with the emergence of several match-winners recently. As a result, Joty’s performances sometimes appear ordinary in comparison, and she has often found herself at the receiving end of criticism for not meeting expectations. As Bangladesh head towards their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batter shared her plans, expectations, and thoughts on criticism with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan during an interview, the excerpts of which are as follows:
28 May 2026, 00:30 AM
‘Success might have come sooner if I had a set batting position’
26 May 2026, 23:32 PM
In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, she spoke about the team’s preparation, her personal transformation, and Bangladesh’s ambitions for the tournament.
26 May 2026, 23:32 PM
World Cup broadcast rights race reopens
26 May 2026, 08:00 AM
Bangladeshi broadcasters T Sports and Star News, in a joint venture, and a Dubai-based company have emerged as potential buyers
26 May 2026, 08:00 AM
Taskin shines in the shadows
14 May 2026, 09:00 AM
The 31-year-old fast bowler's experience and quality remain indispensable to the Tigers.
14 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Rana magic seals maiden home Test win over Pakistan
13 May 2026, 00:30 AM
Pacer Nahid Rana delivered a fiery spell in the final session of the opening Test to claim career-best figures and guide Bangladesh to a 104-run victory over Pakistan, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday.
13 May 2026, 00:30 AM
‘Winning World Cup will come down to individual moments’
James Neesham, during his recent stint with the Rajshahi Warriors in the Bangladesh Premier League, spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about New Zealand’s chances in the tournament, the team’s past World Cup heartbreaks, and the belief that still drives the side forward.
8 February 2026, 08:00 AM
‘The hard work starts now because they have set the standard’
David Hemp, the batting coach during the Tigresses’ successful campaign in Nepal, shared his thoughts on the team’s performance in a conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on Monday.
3 February 2026, 12:40 PM
‘Future of cricket is based on aggression’
Despite playing more than 30 matches in the lead-up to the ICC Under-19 World Cup, Bangladesh failed to reach the semifinals.
30 January 2026, 08:00 AM
ICC’s ‘unfair’ schedule hits Bangladesh U-19s
This year, the ICC prohibited domestic air travel during the tournament, requiring teams, officials, and staff to move by bus.
28 January 2026, 09:21 AM
BPL 12: More drama than delivery
The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) reinforced the tournament’s reputation as a magnet for controversy, where off-field volatility consistently eclipsed the on-field action, requiring the governing body to repeatedly overhaul the schedule just to keep the league afloat.
24 January 2026, 10:45 AM
‘Should never go hardline from the start’
With Bangladesh now on the brink of facing an exit from the T20 World Cup due to stalled negotiations with the ICC, Syed Ashraful Huq spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan over the phone from Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, sharing his concerns and insights. Excerpts from the interview are as follows:
23 January 2026, 07:00 AM
From chaos to the final
Chattogram Royals will play the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur tomorrow.
22 January 2026, 11:12 AM
Mirpur cricket ‘completely different’
Instead of pursuing an uncertain place in England’s playing eleven, Billings chose a different path, opting to enjoy cricket through various franchise leagues around the world.
22 January 2026, 00:54 AM
'Cricket now a religion in Nepal'
Cricket in Nepal is growing rapidly, with leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane at the forefront.
13 January 2026, 09:20 AM
'I actually preferred Trav-ball over Bazball’
Darren Gough spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about Bangladesh’s fast bowlers, Bazball, England’s challenges and his own career.
12 January 2026, 09:06 AM
When runs don’t bring rewards
Considering how events have unfolded for Tawhid Hridoy in recent times, the right-handed batter may well be wondering what he is doing wrong.
12 January 2026, 03:24 AM
Batters’ dip in form deepens Tigers’ worries
Bangladesh batters rarely enjoy prolonged purple patches. Even those who appear in good touch often lose form ahead of major tournaments -- a concern long shared by fans and experts and recently voiced by the national team’s specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful during the T20I series against the West Indies last October.
11 January 2026, 08:30 AM
No top players in Bangladesh now: Moeen Ali
The former England all-rounder spoke about Bangladesh cricket’s development gaps, the BPL’s reputation issues, the politics shaping the modern game, and more.
11 January 2026, 08:00 AM
Shakib’s tips work wonders for Waseem
UAE opener Muhammad Waseem carried his ILT20 form into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), hitting a blistering half-century on his return to the tournament to help Rajshahi Warriors beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
9 January 2026, 12:50 PM
Sylhet hub set up, but long road awaits BCB
Beyond infrastructure and staffing, the initiative aims to bring structural alignment to year-round cricket activities at the grassroots.
8 January 2026, 03:00 AM
‘Individual hard work behind Afghans’ success in T20s’
Afghanistan’s dashing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz shares a special bond with Bangladesh, having made his international and franchise debuts here in 2019.
8 January 2026, 02:00 AM
‘Expectations are natural’
Bangladesh U-19 team left for Zimbabwe early Monday to take part in the 16th ICC U-19 World Cup, scheduled from January 15 to February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about preparation, expectations and challenges ahead of departure.
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM
BCB awaits ICC reply as speculation grows
Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches from India has sparked widespread speculation among officials, players, stakeholders and fans, with all pondering what will happen next.
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM
Noakhali’s campaign unravels on and off the field
Newcomers Noakhali Express continued their miserable run in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Monday, going down by six wickets to Sylhet Titans in Sylhet.
5 January 2026, 18:05 PM
Squad set, destination unknown, World Cup fate in limbo
Amid lingering uncertainty over Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the global tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, with no major surprises.
5 January 2026, 02:30 AM