Prodigious chess player Fahad Rahman was crowned champion in the Under-10 category of ASEAN Chess Championships-2013 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Bangladesh Chess Federation said on Thursday. Fahad was consistent throughout the competition
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BHF keen to host int’l meet
The Bangladesh Hockey Federation wanted to host round two of the World Hockey League which is scheduled to be held next year, informed Khaja Rahamatullah, general secretary of the BHF on Thursday. ‘We will apply to the International Hockey Federation
110 nomination forms sold for BHF election
A total of 110 nomination forms were sold for the upcoming Bangladesh Hockey Federation election, to be held on June 27. The Abahani-backed panel bought 55 nomination papers while the Mohammedan-backed panel bought 53 and two forms were purchased by independent candidates. A total of 71 councillors are expected to cast their
Old DOHS beat Josephites
Old DOHS SC managed a 53-48 points victory over Josephites in a keenly contested match of the Citycell First Division Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium on Thursday. The mach was locked in 26-26 points during the first half. Mahin caged 19 and Ayan 13 for the winners while Bonny scored 20 and Lee ... Read more
No change in NSC councillors
HOCKEY FEDERATION ELECTION No change in NSC councillors The election commission for the upcoming Bangladesh Hockey Federation election published the final list of councillors on Wednesday, keeping the five nominees of National Sports Council unchanged. The NSC had nominated Abdus Sadek, Jumman Lusai, Mahbub Harun, Mamunur Rashid and Zaki Ahmed Ripon – all former players ... Read more
Josephites beat Cantonians
Josephites defeated Cantonians by 60-45 points in the Citycell First Division Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium on Wednesday. They led the first half by 31-23 points. Rajib scored 17 and Manik 14 points for the winners while Ali and Jamil caged 10 points each for the losers.
Ansar honours Games medallists
Bangladesh Ansar and VDP accorded a reception and handed over the prize money to its medal winners in the eighth Bangladesh Games at a programme at the Army Golf Club on Monday. A total of 258 players and 46 coaches were given the prize money with each gold medallist receiving a cheque for Tk 10,000, ... Read more
The Shawons beat Mohammadpur
The Shawons beat Mohammadpur Basketball Club by 66-45 points in the Citycell Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium on Tuesday. The winners led the first half by 38-45 points. Juno caged 26 and Sadman 17 points for the winners while Niloy scored 24 and Smith 9 points for the losers.
Hockey players join nat’l camp
The revolting hockey players ended their boycott and joined the national camp for the forthcoming Asia Cup as 24 players from a 33-member preliminary squad reported to coach Mahbub Harun as the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothisthan on Monday. A 10-day conditioning camp got underway without
Mohammadpur crushed by Cantonians
Cantonians piled up a comfortable 43-14 points victory over Mohammadpur Basketball Club in the Citycell Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium on Monday. The winners led the first half by 23-6 points. Shimul caged 17 and Ali 9 points for the winners while
Win for DOHS in basketball league
Old DOHS snatched a 62-24 victory in the Citycell Basketball League against Mohammadpur Basketball Club on Sunday. The DOHS players were dominant from the first half as they were in a comfortable position with a 29-14 lead. Mahin and Ashik both caged 11 points for DOHS.
Hockey players end revolt
The rebelling national hockey players have finally decided to join the national camp for the Asia Cup scheduled to begin on June 10 after a fruitful discussion with Bangladesh Hockey Federation president Air Marshal Enamul Bari at his office on Saturday. Bari assured the players that he will look after their
BHF signs Tk one crore deal with ATN
The Bangladesh Hockey Federation signed a five-year contract with private satellite television channel ATN Bangla worth Tk one crore for the National Championship at the Bangladesh Olympic Association on Saturday. As per the contract, the BHF will run a national-level
BHF still searching for foreign coach
The Bangladesh Hockey Federation are yet to appoint a foreign coach for the national team although they confirmed Janata Bank as a sponsor for the foreign coach two months ago. Janata Bank will provide more than Tk 90 lakh in one year for the purpose of maintaining expenses of the foreign coach but the BHF ... Read more
1st Division Basketball from Saturday
The Citycell First Division Basketball League 2013 will commence at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium on Saturday. Seven clubs – Wraiths, The Shaons, Cantonians, Old DOHS, Josephites, Mohammadpur Basketball Club and The Gregs will take part in the meet. The top two
Clubs threaten boycott of hockey polls
Five Premier Division clubs have threatened to boycott all hockey-related activities if the National Sports Council does not withdraw five councilors from the forthcoming election to the Bangladesh Hockey Federation. The sports council has named former hockey players
Youth, sports budget likely to increase
The budgetary allocation for youth and sports is likely to reach Tk 263.47 crore, up by Tk 23.1 crore from the figure of the outgoing financial year, as the finance minister, Abul Maal Abdul Muhith is set to propose the national budget for the 2013–2014 financial year in the parliament today. But the most of ... Read more
Korean Cup Taekwondo
The Korean Ambassador Cup Taekwondo Championship with the participation of 450 players, including 200 female, will begin at the National Sports Council on Saturday. The two-day meet, sponsored by the South Korean Embassy in Bangladesh, will see 22 teams competing in 26 weight categories.
Controversial Kaushik next hockey coach?
Maharaj Krishan Kaushik, former coach of the Indian national women’s hockey team who was once accused of sexual harassment by one of his charges, is set to be named the new national coach of Bangladesh. General secretary of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation,
Players to meet BHF president as solution in prospect
Bangladesh Hockey Federation president Air Marshal Enamul Bari will meet with the national team players on June 8 to discuss about the current state of the game of hockey. The BHF, however, decided to reschedule the beginning date of the camp to June 10 instead of June 7 due to the unavailability of accommodation in ... Read more