If the BFF utilises this upsurge in interest from footballers and fans, it could be a game changer for Bangladesh football.
A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Ricky Ponting said that Bangladesh will struggle in the upcoming Champions Trophy
The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.
The last time Chelsea won the Premier League was back in 2016-17. Since then, despite being in the fight for the crown on a few occasions, The Blues have struggled to find the killer instinct and have suffered from several setbacks centred around an unexpected change in ownership. Performance levels had also reached severe lows in the 2022-23 season and they ended up finishing 12th in the league.
Shakib Al Hasan wanted to play the last test of his career on home soil but the biggest cricket star of the country could not return to the country even after reaching Dubai owing to security concerns. Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud advised the 37-year-old star all-rounder not to return to “avoid untoward situations”. Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August, there has been uncertainty about Shakib’s return to the country.
In a bombshell press conference on Thursday, Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said that he had informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that the upcoming South Africa Test series at home in October-November will be the last Test series of his career.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, the Adviser for Youth and Sports to the Interim Government, has pointed out several issues he has had to encounter since being sworn in for the role on August 8. Asif explained his take on the current issues and the solutions he intends to provide. He said that the constitutions upon which the sports federations operate need to change to establish democratic practices and create a culture where accountability is paramount.
Almost all the big achievements in the country’s sports arena in the past few years have come courtesy of women athletes.
Almost all the big achievements in the country’s sports arena in the past few years have come courtesy of women athletes.
Bangladesh's indomitable girls have won the SAFF championship for the first time in the country's history. The news of their winning has featured in various South Asian media. To know more, watch today's Star Special.
Football superstar Lionel Messi and Neymar now have houses dedicated to them in Bangladesh’s Jamalpur.
Khaled Mahmud Sujon plays many a role in Bangladesh cricket. The former national team captain, currently the team's director, is constantly at the receiving end of criticism from media and fans.
A film inspired by the legendary Swadhin Bangla football team, Damal is set to hit the theatres next month on October 28. Sariful Razz, who played the leading role as the football team's captain in the film, and director Raihan Rafi were present in this special episode of The Daily Star's NON STRIKER'S END powered by Daraz.
The opening batting positions have been a cause for concern for Bangladesh men's team for a long time. Regardless of the format, the team suffers from not having any regular pair in any of the format.
The Sher-e-Bangla National stadium pitch has remained a mystery over the years. The heavy usage of the ground had a negative impact in the surface. The Bangladeshi players often struggle to adapt to the pitch whenever they play abroad as the question over changing the Mirpur surface often arises.
Even though Bangladesh exited the Asia Cup, two of the country's umpires -- Masudur Rahman and Gazi Sohel -- are still officiating at the marquee event. Masudur served as the on-field umpire in both the India-Pakistan high-voltage encounters. The way he handled pressure in such high-voltage matches has gained praises from all quarters.
Bangladesh are out of the Asia Cup after losing to Sri Lanka, but that is not enough to keep the cricket-loving Bangladeshi fans away from the game. Now the India-Pakistan encounter is on their mind. However, is the anticipation and excitement dampened with the Tigers eliminated from the mega event? Can the duel between the two arch-rivals spark life back into the disappointed fans? Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim, who was criticised by fans after the loss to Sri Lanka, has retired from T20 Internationals. How are the Bangladesh supporters viewing his exit?
