Liton to cheer for Tigers from home 

Bangladesh opener Liton Das vowed to cheer for his side as its biggest supporter as the Tigers depart for the Champions Trophy later tonight. 

Injured Havertz to miss rest of season

The Germany forward, 25, was injured during the club's warm-weather training camp in Dubai.

Watch / Can Bangladesh prove Ponting wrong? 

Ricky Ponting said that Bangladesh will struggle in the upcoming Champions Trophy

Cricket

Cricket

CCDM invites clubs for third division qualifiers

Clubs located in the Dhaka Metropolitan Area only will be able to collect the prescribed application form from the CCDM office by paying Tk 1,000 on February 19, 20, and 22.

15h ago

England can be 'dangerous' in Champions Trophy: Buttler

Captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said England can be a "dangerous team" in the upcoming Champions Trophy despite their 3-0 ODI whitewash in India.

17h ago

Shanto stakes claim for solidity in Champions Trophy

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto made a big statement ahead of the squad's final training session in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday, saying that they are going to the Champions Trophy with the goal of winning the tournament. Far from trying to convince anyone, Shanto was perhaps just sending a message of what goal they should seek out.

21h ago

Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: Gambhir

Bumrah was ruled out of the 50-over tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai in a big blow to India's chances of landing the title.

1d ago

Rizwan and Salman smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase

Pakistan were 91-3 in reply, but a magnificent 260-run fourth wicket stand between Agha (134), who scored his maiden ODI ton, and Mohammad Rizwan (122 not out) took Pakistan to victory with six balls to spare.

1d ago

U19 WC-winning cricketer Nabil announces shock retirement

Prantik Nawrose Nabil, a member of Bangladesh’s U19 World Cup winning team in 2020, made a shocking revelation on Wednesday as he retired from all forms of cricket due to ‘personal reasons’ at the age of only 21.

1d ago

Gill ton helps India sweep England in ODI series

Gill smashed 112 to help India rack up 356 before being all out in exactly 50 overs, though a bigger total looked on the cards when they were cruising at 226-2 in the 35th over.

1d ago

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia

Asalanka smashed a career-best 127 before chipping in with the crucial wicket of Alex Carey, while Maheesh Theekshana took 4-40 to help scuttle Australia's chase.

1d ago
Football

Football

Liverpool's Van Dijk frustrated to draw Everton's 'cup final'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Everton's 98th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw was hard to take as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a flurry of red cards on Wednesday.

Kompany hails composed Bayern's Champions League win at Celtic

Vincent Kompany saluted Bayern Munich's composure and ignored the "crazy" atmosphere at Celtic to seize control of the Champions League play-off round with a 2-1 win in the first leg on Wednesday.

Football Australia backs Sam Kerr amid calls to strip her of captaincy

Football Australia said on Wednesday it looked forward to Sam Kerr's return to the pitch after the national women's captain was found not guilty of racial abuse but the episode has left a sour taste for some fans and pundits in Australia.

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More Sports

BHF asked to look into Jimmy's exclusion

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) has invited around 60 players to go through Cooper Test, a fitness test, without experienced forward Rasel Mahmud Jimmy ahead of the preparation camp for upcoming AHF Cup in Indonesia.

2d ago

Citizens Bank backs Dhaka University for international basketball tournament

In a recent ceremony, the bank's managing director & CEO, Mohammad Masoom, handed over a sponsorship cheque to the vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka, professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, according to a press release issued on Monday.

2d ago

Djokovic says injury 'almost 100 percent healed'

Djokovic's bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open was ended when he was forced to retire injured after dropping the opening set against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.

3d ago

No Sinner, no sweat, says Rotterdam Open winner Alcaraz

World number three Alcaraz had too much weight of shot off both flanks for his opponent, who retrieved valiantly but lacked the weapons to topple the top seed.

4d ago

Pakistan High Commission Dhaka holds 2nd Mian Sultan Khan Chess

The High Commission for Pakistan in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Chess Federation, organized the 2nd Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament today at the Pakistan High Commission. The annual tournament honours the legacy of Mian Sultan Khan, Pakistan’s legendary Chess player.  

5d ago

Dhaka Int'l Marathon held with call for unity, friendship and respect for diversity

With the theme "Run for Unity, Run for Humanity" the highly anticipated Dhaka International Marathon-2025 was held in 300 Feet area of Dhaka under the overall supervision of the Bangladesh Army.

5d ago

Off-road trek trail Moto Madness BD 2025 held in Jaflong hills

In addition to the main racing event, test-drive opportunities were provided for enthusiasts, allowing hundreds of visitors to experience motorcycles from Royal Enfield, CF Motors, and Yamaha.

6d ago

Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women's sports

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office.

1w ago

England can be 'dangerous' in Champions Trophy: Buttler

Captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said England can be a "dangerous team" in the upcoming Champions Trophy despite their 3-0 ODI whitewash in India.

17h ago

Liverpool's Van Dijk frustrated to draw Everton's 'cup final'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Everton's 98th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw was hard to take as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a flurry of red cards on Wednesday.

17h ago

Kompany hails composed Bayern's Champions League win at Celtic

Vincent Kompany saluted Bayern Munich's composure and ignored the "crazy" atmosphere at Celtic to seize control of the Champions League play-off round with a 2-1 win in the first leg on Wednesday.

18h ago

Shanto stakes claim for solidity in Champions Trophy

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto made a big statement ahead of the squad's final training session in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday, saying that they are going to the Champions Trophy with the goal of winning the tournament. Far from trying to convince anyone, Shanto was perhaps just sending a message of what goal they should seek out.

21h ago

Long-ignored district football leagues back in focus

Since the formation of District Football Associations (DFAs) in 2008 under FIFA guidelines, the league has been held only four times -- 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2020 -- under former BFF president Kazi Salahuddin.

21h ago

Bayern sink Celtic as Feyenoord beat Milan in Champions League play-offs

Bayern are hoping to go all the way to this season's final, which will be played at their own Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.

23h ago

Liverpool held by Everton, four red cards in fiery last Goodison Park derby

Liverpool edge seven points clear at the top of the Premier League but were denied a vital win by Tarkowski's blistering strike after Mohamed Salah put Arne Slot's men in front.

23h ago

Tigers to play lone Champions Trophy warm-up against Pakistan Shaheens

Mohammad Haris will lead the Pakistan Shaheens against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 17.

1d ago

Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: Gambhir

Bumrah was ruled out of the 50-over tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai in a big blow to India's chances of landing the title.

1d ago

Rizwan and Salman smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase

Pakistan were 91-3 in reply, but a magnificent 260-run fourth wicket stand between Agha (134), who scored his maiden ODI ton, and Mohammad Rizwan (122 not out) took Pakistan to victory with six balls to spare.

1d ago