Raiyan Binte Rafiq

BEYOND THE DUGOUT

Raiyan Binte Rafiq is a sports columnist for The Daily Star. She is currently pursuing an LLM, while freelancing for INDIVISA. She also oversees recruitment at Next Level Sports Management based in Bangladesh.

Thank you, Rafa

Fifteen or 20, or even 35, Nadal gave every cent of his being when he stepped on the court.

1m ago

Winning the second SAFF Women's Championship: Footsteps to the future

This victory comes at a critical time as Bangladesh undergoes a political and systemic reform.

1m ago

Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum

Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.

1m ago

The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity

There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players

2m ago

God, save the boys

England feels undeserving of lifting the trophy tonight, especially when you compare Spain’s prevailing run to the final.

5m ago

The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?

The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.

6m ago

Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey

In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.

7m ago

To the wire

For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.

8m ago
November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

Thank you, Rafa

Fifteen or 20, or even 35, Nadal gave every cent of his being when he stepped on the court.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Winning the second SAFF Women's Championship: Footsteps to the future

This victory comes at a critical time as Bangladesh undergoes a political and systemic reform.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum

Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity

There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

God, save the boys

England feels undeserving of lifting the trophy tonight, especially when you compare Spain’s prevailing run to the final.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?

The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey

In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

To the wire

For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy

Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner

Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.