Bangladesh

Afghanistan friendlies on Sep 4 and 7, three venues in consideration

Bangladesh will host Afghanistan for two FIFA friendly matches in early September, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation’s vice-president Kazi Nabil Ahmed on Monday.
7 August 2023, 05:56 AM

Can BNP really put up a good fight?

One can argue that BNP does not have the organisational wisdom or the cunning to wage a crippling street campaign
6 August 2023, 13:00 PM

ICC World Cup trophy due tonight

The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy 2023 will be visiting Bangladesh from August  7 to 9 as part of the official Trophy Tour. The trophy will arrive in Dhaka at midnight tonight as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the day to day schedule of the trophy tour in Bangladesh.
6 August 2023, 08:13 AM

The endless wait for Teesta water

When can we expect a concrete water-sharing agreement with India?
5 August 2023, 05:30 AM

‘Can't survive on earnings from a single premier league’

Hockey player Rezaul Karim Babu shared his and the team’s goals for the forthcoming Asian Games, and his expectations from a sport that has left its heydays long behind during an interview with The Daily Star.   
5 August 2023, 04:48 AM

An onerous quest to restore stability

It can be quite hard to imagine hockey’s popularity in the country was only second to football in the 80’s. Although football’s craze was unmatched back then, hockey boasted a fair share of spectators who thronged stadiums to watch domestic and international matches.
5 August 2023, 03:30 AM

Skills needed to pursue a career in Biotechnology

In essence, biotechnology focuses on making use of research to develop new techniques to improve biological systems and fight diseases.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

Afghanistan confirm Sept 7 Sylhet FIFA friendly

The Afghanistan Football Federation today, on its verified Facebook page, published a schedule for their friendly plans for the upcoming September FIFA Window, earmarking Sylhet as the venue for the friendly against Bangladesh on September 7. 
30 July 2023, 13:39 PM

Harmanpreet to be summoned by BCCI president

Harmanpreet Kaur is set to be summoned by BCCI president Roger Binny and NCA head VVS Laxman over her inappropriate conduct during and after the third ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur, revealed board secretary Jay Shah on Thursday.
28 July 2023, 08:59 AM

BCB’s tricky challenge over foreign league participation

Bangladesh players Taskin Ahmed and Tawhid Hridoy had sought No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play the Lankan Premier League (LPL), in line with the recent trend where many of the national team stars are getting opportunities to play in franchise leagues around the world, marking an increasing demand for their services. It allows players to get more confidence in their game while also gaining much-needed exposure to foreign conditions.
26 July 2023, 02:00 AM

Fargana, Nahida attain new highs

Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s commendable performance in the recent ODI series against India was reflected in the latest ICC rankings.
25 July 2023, 09:10 AM

Idhika Paul comes to Bangladesh, watches 'Priyotoma' in secret

“Priyotoma” actress Idhika Paul came to Bangladesh to secretly watch her film in Star Cineplex.  She came accompanied by her mother and sister.
24 July 2023, 13:59 PM

Pinky wins race against Joty

Fargana Hoque Pinky opened a new chapter in the country's cricket history yesterday as she became the first Bangladeshi woman cricketer to score an ODI century.
23 July 2023, 03:40 AM

Kaur loses temper on field, labels umpiring ‘pathetic’

During the ODI series-decider between Bangladesh and India in Mirpur yesterday that ended in a dramatic draw, the pressure of a high-stakes encounter had apparently got the better of Harmanpreet Kaur.
23 July 2023, 03:07 AM

Three Bangladeshis receive IVLP Impact Award 2022

Three Bangladeshis have received the IVLP Impact Awards 2022. 
22 July 2023, 13:46 PM

Bangladesh share series with India after thrilling tie in deciding match

India at one point needed 10 runs off 19 deliveries with four wickets in hand but three wickets in the span of five balls turned the match on its head, in favour of the Tigresses.
22 July 2023, 11:35 AM

Bangladesh, India in same group in two SAFF events

Bangladesh will play against defending champions India in the group stages of two SAFF age-level tournaments for boys which will be held in September in Nepal and Bhutan.
22 July 2023, 10:44 AM

BTTF combines junior TT with senior one

The National Junior Table Tennis Championships are set to be incorporated into the senior one as the 39th edition of the national event gets underway on Saturday at the Rifles Club in Chattogram, following a four-year gap.
21 July 2023, 02:00 AM

India women level series with massive win

India comprehensively beat Bangladesh by 108 in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
19 July 2023, 11:40 AM

5 things to remember when you’re trying out dating

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18 July 2023, 11:21 AM