Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated the “Notun Kuri Sports” programme to help create new athletes, and urged all -- irrespective of political affiliation -- to work together to strengthen the country’s sporting sector.

Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday.

Jannik Sinner said the surge of adrenaline that comes with big matches had helped him push through mounting fatigue after the Italian reached his maiden Madrid final following another deep run in a packed season.

Historically, the global golf landscape has been shaped by a heavy concentration of capital and infrastructure in a handful of countries.

World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the Madrid Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fils on Friday, keeping alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.

Originally launched in 1976, ‘Notun Kuri’ used to be a popular initiative to nurture young talent.

After scripting a piece of history in the country’s sports, the Bangladesh women’s hockey team had to settle for the runners-up trophy in the Asian Games Qualifiers after surrendering a lead to suffer a 3-1 defeat to favourites Chinese Taipei in the final at the GBK Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday

Airin Riya struck a sensational hat-trick as Bangladesh booked their place in the final of the Asian Games Qualifiers in Jakarta with a 3-1 victory over Singapore in Tuesday’s first semifinal.

Iran's Hossein Vafaei caused the biggest shock of this year's World Snooker Championship as he beat world number one Judd Trump in a final frame decider on Monday.

Wearing red and green, standing tall, listening to the national anthem at the GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta, the moment suddenly feels heavier than ever before. For one member of the Bangladesh women’s hockey team, it is almost surreal.

Sawe, sporting state-of-the-art running shoes and spurred on by second-placed Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia, clocked a barely believable 1hr 59min 30sec to retain his London crown.

Needing just a single point to confirm qualification for the Asian Games in September in their debut international campaign, Bangladesh went one better, collecting all three points in a spirited performance.

Bagha Sharif from Cumilla’s Homna clinched the title of the 117th edition of the historic Abdul Jabbar-er Bolikhela, defeating Rashed Boli from Cumilla Sadar in a gruelling 40-minute encounter at Laldighi Maidan on Saturday.

According to tournament rules, reaching the semifinals automatically ensures at least a bronze medal for Bangladesh.

Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year's tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.

The victory strengthens their push for a place in the 2026 Asian Games.

Nearly 1,000 runners, including professionals from various sectors as well as members of the country’s aviation and tourism industries, are expected to participate.

Bangladesh women’s hockey team marked their international debut in memorable fashion, holding a strong Chinese Taipei side to a thrilling 5-5 draw in the Women’s Asian Games Qualifiers in Jakarta on Thursday.

The Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) on Wednesday conditionally withdrew the suspension of the country’s premier female shooter, Kamrunnahar Koly.

Bangladesh women’s kabaddi team got off to a winning start in the Asian Beach Games, registering an easy 51-34 victory over Thailand in their opening match in Sanya, China today.