Samama Rahman

Turn of tide this time for Dortmund, Reus?

As Borussia Dortmund prepare to walk into Wembley for a Champions League final against Real Madrid, it is hard to pinpoint their source of inspiration.

3m ago

SMEs come together in a show of strength

Imagine walking into a shop and finding products that are identical to those at branded outlets but are being sold for only a fraction of the price levied by the well-known companies.

3m ago

Desire for mobile data trumps all else

As one strolls along Green Road or ventures into the depths of Karwan Bazar, he or she may come across a raucous circle formed by labourers, rickshaw-pullers, and street vendors.

4m ago

Legend of leather sector

Through sheer determination, innovation, and audacity, Syed Manzur Elahi became a name synonymous with the success of Bangladesh’s leather and footwear industry.

10m ago

Market for pet food, accessories growing

A rise in the number of people who welcome pets into their homes and trends such as a humanisation of pets and ethical pet ownership have led to a boom in demand for pet food and related accessories.

1y ago

The trials sportswomen have to face to get justice

Despite unwavering support from her counterparts and from political offices as high up as the Spanish prime minister’s, Hermoso’s words have resulted in the same inaction from authorities.

1y ago

Pipe dream or a true disruptor?

Cristiano Ronaldo's comments yesterday that the Saudi Pro League could in time become one of the top five leagues in the world drew plenty of ridicule, but is it so unfathomable that the Middle East could become a centre of world football?

1y ago

Messi’s 'transfer' and the speculation machine

Lionel Messi’s future destination may be making headlines all around the globe, but the latest transfer saga in the world of football has followed the same half-baked pattern of transfer sagas in the past.

1y ago
December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017

A silent yet unsettling change around us

Having been born and brought up in Lalmatia, the community there has been one that I grew to love over the past 24 years.

September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017

New prince at the Parc

In Wednesday night's marquee Champions League encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, filled to the brim with

September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017

Dysfunctional PSG stay perfect

Paris Saint-Germain kept their perfect streak in the French League intact as two own goals saw them notch their sixth win from as

September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017

Transfer market not so crazy

When Paris Saint-Germain paid 222 million euros to lure Neymar away from Barcelona, it shook the footballing world and gave voice to many -- be they former footballers, pundits or even club officials -- who admonished the 'crazy market' with renewed vigour.

August 19, 2017
August 19, 2017

And then there was one

The Spanish La Liga began last night, but the race for the title will only commence on Sunday. Although Atletico

August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017

Manchester plots a London heist

As Arsenal's usher in the new Premier League season against Leicester City at the Emirates today, there remain numerous questions

August 9, 2017
August 9, 2017

PSG on right side of FFP, but not for long

Paris Saint-Germain have perhaps escaped UEFA sanctions over their 222-million-euro acquisition of Brazilian superstar Neymar, but

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

Payet's genius turn, and Jimmy's 11

The past week was a busy one in the world of sports with the start of the Euro 2016, continuation of the Copa America Centenario and records set in local hockey.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

An original departs

The sporting week that ended Sunday was one made poignant by the passing of the People's Champion, Muhammad Ali. That was swiftly followed by Novak Djokovic galloping away from the chasing pack by winning the French Open for the first time and in the process creating a host of records. For these and much more, read our weekly sports review.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

On the up from down under

When Bangladesh travelled to Australia for the 2015 ICC World Cup, their hopes from an otherwise barren 2014 were boosted by a