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Target is to qualify for Asian Games: Orpita Pal

Orpita Pal is leading a youthful Bangladesh women's hockey team in their debut appearance at international stage.
20 April 2026, 09:00 AM

All or nothing for Bangladesh against Hong Kong

Bangladesh national hockey team, who finished among the top two in the last three Asian Games qualifiers, now find themselves on the brink of elimination.
9 April 2026, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh held by Uzbekistan, face playoff for Asian Games spot

Bangladesh missed out on a place in the semifinals after being held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match in Bangkok on Monday.
6 April 2026, 11:06 AM

Rakin follows family legacy with long-awaited national call-up

The long wait is finally over for Khaled Mahmud Rakin, who has earned his place in the Bangladesh national hockey team, becoming the third member of his family to achieve the feat after his father Abdur Razzak Sona Mia and elder brother Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, one of the country’s finest forwards.
29 March 2026, 21:01 PM

Mimo eyes Asian Games for last bow

Experienced forward Pushkor Khisa Mimo is considering retirement from international hockey after the 20th Asian Games in Japan, subject to earning a place in the final squad for both the Asian Games Qualifiers and the Games proper.
12 February 2026, 09:00 AM

'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, 03:00 AM

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, 02:30 AM

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, 08:48 AM

Bangladesh go down fighting against France

The Bangladesh U-21 hockey team put up another brave performance in the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup before going down to a fighting 3-2 defeat against reigning runners-up France in their third and final Pool F match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
2 December 2025, 13:39 PM

Bangladesh stage stunning fightback against Korea

.Bangladesh produced a remarkable comeback in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior (U-21) World Cup on Sunday, fighting back from three goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw against strong South Korea in their second Pool F match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Tamil Nadu, India.
30 November 2025, 14:55 PM

Amirul hits hattrick in debut defeat for Bangladesh

Bangladesh put on a great display in their debut match of the FIH Junior World Cup in a 5-3 defeat against former champions Australia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Saturday,
29 November 2025, 12:18 PM

Bangladesh junior hockey team set for historic world cup debut

Bangladesh’s Under-21 hockey team is set to make history today, playing a first-ever hockey world cup match at any level as they take on heavyweights Australia in Group F in Chennai on Saturday. 
29 November 2025, 05:12 AM

U-21 hockey side thrash Switzerland in last pre-World Cup practice game

Bangladesh men’s Under-21 hockey team wrapped up their preparation for FIH Hockey Junior World Cup with a comprehensive 5-2 win over Switzerland in their second and the last practice match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.
26 November 2025, 13:05 PM

Bangladesh team leave without coach and manager

The Bangladesh Under-21 hockey team left Dhaka on Tuesday morning for India to take part in the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup, set to begin on 28 November in Chennai and Madurai.
18 November 2025, 06:15 AM

BRAC Bank’s Tk 99 lakh boost for women’s hockey

BRAC Bank, one of Bangladesh’s leading commercial banks, had earlier supported the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) in organising a women’s development hockey tournament earlier this year.
30 October 2025, 11:59 AM

‘Disappointed’ Aikman wants to do well in Jr World Cup

Bangladesh youth hockey team's coach, Siegfried Aikman, has expressed his disappointment at the cancellation of a proposed Switzerland tour ahead of the upcoming FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, which will be held from November 28 to December 10 in India.
25 October 2025, 17:16 PM

Bangladesh finish sixth following heavy defeat

Bangladesh finished sixth in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup following a 6-1 defeat against Japan – their biggest defeat of the campaign – in a place-deciding fixture in Bihar on Sunday.
7 September 2025, 11:46 AM

Hockey players demand punishment of BHF secretary over alleged verbal abuse

A few discarded players from the national men's hockey team today demanded exemplary punishment for Bangladesh Hockey Federation's (BHF's) incumbent joint secretary Abu Jafar Tapan for allegedly verbally abusing the players.
22 August 2025, 15:16 PM

Bangladesh replace Pakistan in Asia Cup Hockey

Bangladesh will compete in the upcoming AHF Asia Cup hockey in place of Pakistan, who have refused to travel to host nation India, citing security concerns.
18 August 2025, 08:59 AM

Pakistan pull out of Asia Cup hockey in India over security concerns: Reports

Pakistan last played in India at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, where they finished fifth among six teams.
7 August 2025, 03:29 AM