Oman end Bangladesh’s 10-match winning streak

Bangladesh were hammered 6-2 by Oman in the final of the Asian Games Qualifiers in Bangkok on Sunday, ending Bangladesh's 10-match winning streak which started in the AHF Cup in March.
15 May 2022, 10:31 AM

Finland, Russia's neighbour, announces it wants to join NATO

A senior NATO official said Sunday that Russia’s military advance in Ukraine appears to be faltering and he expressed hope that Kyiv can win the war, as Russia’s neighbor Finland announced it wants to join the Western military alliance.
15 May 2022, 10:21 AM

Mendis, Mathews drive SL to position of strength

Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews stitched an unbroken third-wicket stand of 92 runs as Sri Lanka went from 73 for two to 158 for two in the post-lunch session of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram on Sunday.
15 May 2022, 08:43 AM

‘PK Halder’s assets to be confiscated, people’s money will be returned’

Assets of former NRB Global Bank Managing Director (MD) Proshanta Kumar Halder alias PK Halder will be confiscated, Attorney General AM Amin Uddin has said.
15 May 2022, 08:35 AM

3 killed as tractor hit two motorcycles in Rajshahi

Three people including a woman and her daughter were killed today as a tractor rammed two motorcyclists on Rajshahi-Naogaon highway in Rajshahi’s Paba upazila.
15 May 2022, 07:15 AM

Sri Lanka lose openers, Bangladesh lose reviews

Sri Lanka lost both their openers after electing to bat first on the first morning of the Chattogram Test, thanks to a brace from off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, as the visitors reached 73 for two in 24 overs at Lunch. 
15 May 2022, 06:05 AM

Double done, Klopp calls for quadruple push

Jurgen Klopp urged Liverpool to give one last push for the quadruple after they beat Chelsea on penalties in the FA Cup final to keep their history bid alive.
15 May 2022, 05:12 AM

Djokovic gets 1,000th career win

World number one Novak Djokovic took his place in the Italian Open final on Saturday by claiming his 1,000th career win in straight sets over Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 in Rome.
15 May 2022, 03:52 AM

India export ban: Pressure now brews over wheat

After edible oil, wheat, the second-most consumed cereal in Bangladesh, is posing to be the next pressure point for food inflation, which in March leapt to its highest level since October 2020.
15 May 2022, 02:00 AM

'This really hurts': Cricket world in shock over Symonds' tragic demise

The sudden death of Australia's legendary cricketer Andrew Symonds on Saturday night left the cricketing world in shock and utter disbelief.
15 May 2022, 00:32 AM

Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Explosive former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash, local reports and fellow players said Sunday, in another tragic blow for the sport after the recent deaths of Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.
15 May 2022, 00:14 AM

Russell stars as KKR hang on to play-off hopes

Andre Russell smashed an unbeaten 49 and took three wickets to help Kolkata Knight Riders stay alive in the IPL play-offs race with a big victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
14 May 2022, 19:46 PM

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup

Liverpool held their nerve to win the FA Cup for the first time since 2006 after a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Chelsea as the quadruple chasers kept their history bid alive on Saturday.
14 May 2022, 19:37 PM

Journalism under siege on digital front

Journalism in Bangladesh is under siege on the digital front, beginning from surveillance to draconian laws.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Sri Lanka unfazed by Shakib's return

Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne said his team was not fazed by the return of Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ahead of the first Test starting Sunday in Chittagong.
14 May 2022, 13:45 PM

Three fresh faces in Asian Cup Qualifiers' preliminary squad

Three fresh faces were called up while as many as nine players returned to the squad as Bangladesh Football Federation on Saturday announced a 21-member preliminary squad, barring Bashundhara Kings players, for next month’s FIFA Friendly against Indonesia and the Asian Cup Qualifiers to be played in Malaysia.
14 May 2022, 13:17 PM

Past results won’t play any role in Ctg Test: Mominul 

There was not much under his belt from where Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque could take inspiration ahead of the first of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting from tomorrow at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
14 May 2022, 12:13 PM

Covid forces Asian Cup away from China

China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, as the country battles its worst outbreak since the early days of the pandemic.
14 May 2022, 11:27 AM

Four-star Bangladesh move into hockey final

Bangladesh moved into the final of Asian Games Qualifiers with a 4-1 win over Thailand in Bangkok on Saturday.
14 May 2022, 11:12 AM

Shakib set to play Chattogram Test, confirms captain

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be playing the first Test against Sri Lanka, beginning from tomorrow in Chattogram, confirmed Bangladesh Test skipper Mominul Haque during the pre-match press conference today. 
14 May 2022, 06:24 AM