The Bangladesh women’s national team succumbed to their second consecutive Twenty20 defeat against their Indian counterparts as they went down by seven wickets in the second match of the three-match T20 international series in Baroda on Thursday. Chasing Bangladesh’s modest total of 88-4 in
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Mridul laid to rest
Former Bangladesh batsman Mazharul Hoque Mridul was laid to rest in eternal peace at the Mashdair graveyard in Narayanganj on Thursday after he passed away following a cardiac arrest while playing badminton a day earlier. His Namaz-e-Janaza was attended by Bangladesh Cricket Board
Muktis hit by training boycott
The footballers of Muktijoddha Sangsad KC have started boycotting their training sessions after the club failed to complete their payment, players and officials said on Thursday. ‘I went to the field for the last two days for practice, but no player turned up,’ said club coach Shafiqul Islam Manik, confirming the boycott.
Uttar Baridhara edges past Rahmatganj
Uttar Baridhara Sporting Club edged past Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society by a solitary goal in the lone match of the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship Football League at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamalapur on Thursday. In the day’s match, M Swapan scored the all-important goal
Independence Cup joy for Russell
The deadly combination of Mamunul Islam and Zahid Hasan Emily ensured another piece of silverware for Sheikh Russell as they got the better of their arch-rivals Sheikh Jamal by 3-2 in the final of the Independence Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday. A curling free kick was delivered from the left flank by ... Read more
Mushfiq wants Tigers to carry momentum in Zimbabwe
A confident looking Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim is expecting to settle the score with Zimbabwe in their forthcoming tour beginning from mid-April by taking forward the performance and consistency displayed by the team in the recently concluded tour of Sri Lanka. The national cricketers returned home from Sri Lanka on Tuesday with
Eves begin on the wrong foot
Skipper Salma Khatun’s all-round performance went in vain as the Bangladesh national women’s team began their campaign in India with a 49-run defeat in the opening game of the three-match Twenty20 international series at the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. Salma took 3-12 as India were restricted to 143-3 in 20 overs and later
Shahadat, umpires cost Tigers
A new-look Sri Lankan team made a mockery of Bangladesh’s bowling to set up a 17-run win in the one-off Twenty20 International in Pallekele on Sunday. The Tigers owed their defeat to a selection blunder and some poor displays of fielding coupled with some questionable umpiring decisions which
It’s Russell v Jamal final
Sheikh Russell KC registered a final date with arch-rivals Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club after identical semi-final wins over Muktijoddha Sangsad KC and Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited respectively in the Independence Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. Defending Federation Cup champions Sheikh Russell defeated the freedom fighters’
Siddik finishes 5th in Bangkok
Siddikur Rahman’s dream of second Asian Title remained still a dream as he finished fifth in the inaugural Chiangmai Golf Classic in Bangkok on Sunday, carding a final-round three-under-par 69. Though the premier Bangladeshi golfer started the day with a bogey in the third hole, he hit birdies in the 4th, 6th, 17th and in ... Read more
Jayasuriya comparison inspires me, says Kusal
Someone who scored 772 runs in 30 youth one-day internationals does not often attract any special attention from coaches. But Kusal Janith Perera is an exception. One of the reasons is that he resembles the marauding Sanath Jayasuriya in his batting style. Jayasuriya is a legend not only in Sri Lanka but in world cricket ... Read more
Independence Day Cup hockey starts today
The Walton Independence Day Cup hockey tournament gets underway today at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium without defending champions Mohammedan and runners-up Usha Krira Chakra. Giants Abahani are also absent from this tourney but some top and promising players will be featuring for the newly shaped team Players’
Tigers relish chance in T20
Bangladesh will look to finish their Sri Lanka tour on a high when they face a new-look home side in the one-off Twenty20 International in Pallekele today. For the first time in their history they will play a match against Sri Lanka without carrying the tag of underdogs despite them still having a very
Abahani clinch women’s football league title
Dhaka Abahani Limited defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited 3-1 in the final to lift the Walton Metropolis Women’s Football League title at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday. Aung Mra Ching Marma, Suraiya Khatun and Suinu Pru Marma scored one goal apiece for Abahani while Liza bagged the only goal for Mohammedan
Women cricketers depart for India today
The Bangladesh national women’s cricket team will embark on their historic India tour today for a bilateral series to be played in Baroda and Ahmedabad. The eves will go up against their Indian counterparts in three Twenty20 internationals on April 2, 4 and 5 followed by three one-day internationals on
Jayasuriya defends selection of minister’s son
Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors, has justified the selection of a minister’s son in the national squad for the one-off Twenty20 against Bangladesh, after his panel attracted sharp criticism in some parts of the local media. All-rounder Ramith Rambukwella, is the son of media and information minister
Siddik in 10th place after third round
Siddikur Rahman couldn’t maintain his second round’s majestic form in the third as he ended the day in joint 10th place at the Chiangmai Golf Classic in Bangkok on Saturday. He finished the third round on three-under-par 69 on a day when it started everything on wrong note as he hit a bogey in the ... Read more
It’s party time for Tigers
Mushfiqur Rahim faced some harsh criticism for his refusal to light the candles at the team hotel in Hambantota where Bangladesh played the first two one-dayers of the series. It can be debated if the criticism is fair or not as Mushfiq has some valid reasons to speak for him. He was exhausted after a ... Read more
Mamunul breaks Abahani hearts
Midfielder Mamunul Islam broke Abahani hearts when he guided Sheikh Russell into the semi-finals of the Independence Cup Football Tournament with a 1-0 win in their final group game at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. The midfielder scored the priceless winner in the 66th minute to top Group B with maximum
Nasir a hero in crisis
Not too many cricketers faced a challenge like Nasir Hossain in their debut match. When Bangladesh were six wickets down with only 58 runs on the board, debutant Nasir rose to the challenge immediately. He made 63 runs to win the challenge and gave the team a decent score though it could not save them ... Read more