In what is anticipated to be a thrilling contest between the archrivals, two Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan will square off against each other in a crucial fixture of the Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium today.

Bangladesh coach Iman Gobinathan Krishnamurthy and captain Ashraful Islam had downplayed expectations from the home team ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy, citing their 40-month sabbatical from the international circuit and the shortage of practice for such a big event, much to the displeasure of critiques and fans.

Rookie forward Rakibul Hasan will not be available for selection against India as the hosts begin their Asian Champions Trophy campaign at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium today because he does not have a Bangladeshi passport

India and Pakistan both stumbled in their respective opening matches of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton said on his team radio, "This has been manipulated," after the Briton was passed by Max Verstappen on the final lap of Sunday's controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The local organising committee of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, the biggest hockey competition of the continent starting in Dhaka today, have expressed their frustration over the lack of interest from the sponsors and local broadcasters to promote the event.

Asian Champions Trophy, the most prestigious hockey tournament of the continent, will kick off at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in Dhaka today.

Bangladesh wrapped up their preparation for the Asian Champions Trophy with a 3-1 defeat against Pakistan at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium yesterday.

Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when he won a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Bangladesh’s premier golfer Siddikur Rahman has returned to the country from his five-month stay in the USA with the realisation that playing in the top-level golf competitions requires top level training.

Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when he won a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday.

Manolo Santana, who became the first Spaniard to win Wimbledon and inspired his country's rise as a tennis power, died Saturday at the age of 83.

Tiger Golf Club and Japanese Commerce & Industry Association jointly organised a golf tournament at the Kurmitola Golf Club on Saturday where around 40 amateur investors, TGC members and Shoo Koo Kai golf members participated.

The Malaysian hockey team pulled out of the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy owing to a Covid case in the squad, confirmed the Bangladesh Hockey Federation.

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen claimed his fifth world chess crown in Dubai on Friday with a crushing 7.5-3.5 victory against Ian Nepomniachtchi, who faded badly after going toe-to-toe with the Norwegian defending champion in the early games.

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) yesterday disclosed a final 20-memebr squad for AHF Asian Champions Trophy, which will start from Tuesday in Dhaka, with the inclusion of six new players.

Lewis Hamilton applied his ‘poker face’ on Thursday ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when he will attempt to claim an unprecedented eighth world title.

National athlete Jahir Rayhan has been expelled from the ongoing national athletics camp and was also suspended to take part in domestic and international competitions following rape charges.

Bangladesh Army chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, the incumbent president of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) alongside secretary general Syed Shahed Reza are all set to retain top two posts of the country's Olympic body as 33 candidates submitted their nominations against 37 posts yesterday for the December 22 polls.

The 18th Engineer M. A. Jabbar Tennis Tournament is going to be held at the IEB, Dhaka premises from December 11 to 17.