Raiyan Binte Rafiq

BEYOND THE DUGOUT

Raiyan Binte Rafiq is a sports columnist for The Daily Star. She works in Sports Media in the UK and manages recruitment at Next Level Sports Management in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s secret elixir

In qualifying for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Bangladesh found its gold not in experience, but in the youth.

1d ago

La Vie en Paris Saint Germain

Enrique’s commitment to collective play is a refreshing change after years overshadowed by the limitations of individual egos.

1m ago

Shaped by struggle, sealed in gold

Oftentimes, women’s sports become victims of their own success.

1m ago

How over-regulation is killing the EPL

Bring back the 2000s; fans do not want to see robots.

4m ago

Let the girls of Bangladesh play

What happened in Joypurhat is dangerous, not just for sports but for our future.

5m ago

Thank you, Rafa

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

7m 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.

8m ago

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

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

8m ago
July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025

Bangladesh’s secret elixir

In qualifying for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Bangladesh found its gold not in experience, but in the youth.

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

La Vie en Paris Saint Germain

Enrique’s commitment to collective play is a refreshing change after years overshadowed by the limitations of individual egos.

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

Shaped by struggle, sealed in gold

Oftentimes, women’s sports become victims of their own success.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

How over-regulation is killing the EPL

Bring back the 2000s; fans do not want to see robots.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Let the girls of Bangladesh play

What happened in Joypurhat is dangerous, not just for sports but for our future.

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.