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
Rushed decisions leave a bitter taste
When a team need 65 runs off 47 balls with seven wickets in hand while chasing a modest 150-run target to stay alive in a series, composure -- not urgency -- is what’s required.
31 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Cricket in Chattogram at a standstill
Chattogram, a regular host of international fixtures and the ongoing Bangladesh-West Indies T20I series, has long been one of the country’s main cricketing centres.
29 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Bangladesh need explosive hitters’: Badree
The former West Indies cricketer, who previously visited Bangladesh as a player for the West Indies and in the Bangladesh Premier League, is now relishing his new role as a commentator in the ongoing white-ball series between the two sides.
28 October 2025, 18:12 PM
Soumya, Saif show how it's done
A sense of disbelief was palpable at the press box at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur after Bangladesh openers Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan unleashed a batting carnage against the West Indies in the series-deciding third ODI yesterday.
24 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Heartbreak no more’
As Joty and company prepare to sign off with the October 26 fixture against India, their campaign has underlined that their biggest battle remains psychological.
22 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Basket without base: NCL T20 reveals flaws again
One cannot expect that basket to be filled adequately when only a handful of tournaments are organised just to complete the calendar.
20 October 2025, 04:49 AM
Why always ‘comfortable’ Mirpur?
Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings and outside the direct qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup, Bangladesh face a crucial year ahead.
20 October 2025, 03:25 AM
Hasim targets BPL after standout NCL run
In a tournament dominated by familiar names, the Rangpur spinner has emerged as a rare fresh find.
12 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Proving a point where it matters most
Before departing for the World Cup, expectations surrounding Nigar Sultana Joty's side were relatively modest.
9 October 2025, 02:30 AM
No surprises as Bulbul re-elected BCB chief
The board of directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ended without any surprises yesterday as former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul was re-elected unopposed as president for the next four years.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM
An election only for continuity?
The stage is set, the voters are ready, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) heads to polls today -- not with anticipation, but with a weary sense of repetition.
6 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Tigers' DRS calls a concern despite Sharjah series win
Beside showing lapses in batting temperament, Bangladesh batters in both matches gave Afghanistan repeated openings by burning reviews unnecessarily, exposing the side to avoidable risks.
5 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Admired Sangakkara, and also liked Shakib’s batting’
Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
4 October 2025, 06:21 AM
‘Our biggest strength is our unity’
Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is heavily dependent on the performance of Nahida Akter, their highest wicket-taker across both white-ball formats. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared insights about their preparation, plans and expectations from the tournament.
1 October 2025, 12:26 PM
‘Felt I had to take the initiative for Bangladesh’
Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.
30 September 2025, 04:00 AM
Controversy looms as BCB councillors' list due today
After two deadline extensions, the draft list of councillors for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election is set to be announced today.
22 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh U-19s find positives in rain-marred UK tour
Bangladesh Under-19 team's just-concluded tour of the United Kingdom was heavily marred by inclement weather, with only two of the six scheduled YODIs producing a result. Still the team's management is glad that a few individuals made their mark in the limited opportunities that were on offer.
16 September 2025, 03:00 AM
‘I flew in, played next day, flew out next evening’
Netherlands batting coach Heino Kuhn recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan in Sylhet and spoke candidly about his international career and a very brief stint at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as well. The excerpts are as follows:
3 September 2025, 13:29 PM
'To go to the next level, Dutch cricket needs investment'
In a recent conversation with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, Paul van Meekeren spoke about cricketing infrastructure in Netherlands, his performance against Bangladesh and his BPL experience.
2 September 2025, 03:00 AM
Tigers seek to foster ‘healthy competition’
Bangladesh are enjoying a successful spell in the T20I format, having won five out of their last six matches, including the eight-wicket win over Netherlands in Sylhet on Saturday, and in every one of those victories a different player has emerged as the player-of-the match.
1 September 2025, 03:00 AM