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Tk 60 lakh awarded, but U-21 captain says hockey is ‘neglected’
Of the total amount, the BHF will provide Tk 40 lakh, while the Bangladesh Air Force will contribute Tk 20 lakh.
15 December 2025
FIDE reinstates Russian and Belarusian teams in official contests
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has voted to allow teams from Russia and Belarus to return to official competitions and fully restored the rights of youth players from both countries, while postponing a final decision on the use of national flags and anthems in adult team events.
15 December 2025
'A truly historic World Cup for Bangladesh'
Hockey-player-turned-umpire Salim Lucky spoke about learning elite-level protocols, earning praise from the FIH and global peers, the challenges of limited domestic competition, and his plea for greater institutional support to secure the future of Bangladeshi umpires in an interview with The Daily Star.
15 December 2025
The Daily Star journos among MAX-BSPA Sports Awards winners
The Daily Star's sub-editor Ashfaq-Ul-Alam, sub-editor Sazzad Hossain Mukul and and senior photographer Firoz Ahmed were among the winners at the gala event 'MAX-BSPA Journalist Award 2024', organised by the Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) at a hotel in the capital on Saturday.
13 December 2025
Federer to headline launch of 2026 Australian Open
The Swiss great will be back on Rod Laver Arena for the first time since he retired in 2022 as the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park introduces an inaugural "opening ceremony".
12 December 2025
Now or never: U-21 coach Aikman urges swift steps to lift hockey in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh U-21 hockey team returned home from India on Thursday after an inspiring maiden appearance at the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, with head coach Siegfried Aikman urging authorities to build on the momentum to further the sport in the country.
11 December 2025
Can BHF build on World Cup spark?
Bangladesh U-21’s spirited showing at the Junior World Cup has revived an old discussion about whether Bangladesh Hockey Federation can turn isolated success into sustainable progress.
11 December 2025
Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair
World number one Aryna Sabalenka weighed into the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport, saying it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.
10 December 2025
Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict
Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts Thailand escalated and forced a mass exodus of civilians from both sides of the disputed frontier.
10 December 2025
Bangladesh hockey’s Rockey eyes ‘goal machine’ tag
In an interview with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman, the Kishoreganj-born midfielder discussed the team's campaign, the state of hockey in Bangladesh, and his own ambitions.
10 December 2025
Rundown Bandarban Stadium gears up for Gold Cup
The Parbatya Zila Parishad Gold Cup Football Tournament 2025 is set to kick off today at the Bandarban District Stadium, a venue that is in urgent need of repairs after years of neglect.
9 December 2025
Amirul’s 5th hattrick helps Bangladesh seal Challenger Trophy
As the best finisher among the bottom eight nations, they were awarded the Challenger Trophy, introduced by the International Hockey Federation to recognise emerging teams.
8 December 2025
SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up
The SEA Games are known for inclusion of non-Olympic sports from the region such sepak takraw, foot volleyball played with a rattan ball and pencak silat, a martial art popular in Indonesia.
8 December 2025
BAF’s nationwide drive puts 25,000 schoolchildren on track
World Athletics has provided a grant of USD 30,000 after BAF submitted a proposal to strengthen athletics at the grassroots. The federation has also allocated Tk 15 lakh to support the project.
8 December 2025
Piastri looking forward to Australia winning the Ashes after tough F1 season
The Australian's bid to become his country's first Formula One champion in 45 years fizzled out with third place overall as teammate Lando Norris took the crown in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
7 December 2025
Amirul’s fourth hattrick powers Bangladesh past Korea
Penalty corner specialist Amirul Islam scored yet another hattrick as Bangladesh came from 2-0 down to beat South Korea 5-3 in a thrilling classification match of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup on Saturday.
6 December 2025
16 days of activism: Digital abuse silently haunts female athletes
When athletes must worry more about online attacks than their on-field performance, it signals a deeper issue, something that has silently been undermining women’s sports in the country.
5 December 2025
‘Size doesn’t matter’: Amirul on Bangladesh’s spirit
The Faridpur-born former BKSP trainee now leads the scorers' chart with 12 goals in four matches.
5 December 2025
Three-year-old Sarwagya checkmates history
The chess prodigy edged out the previous record of compatriot Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days when he reached the milestone in November last year.
4 December 2025
Rakibul, Amirul run riot as Bangladesh seal maiden victory
Bangladesh will now face the winner of the South Korea vs. Egypt match on December 6 to decide their final standing.
4 December 2025