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.
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will face off in the first Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup today. Followed by the thrashing defeat over Afghanistan in the group stage Sri Lanka will be looking for the revenge. However Bangladesh could have been in place of Sri Lanka but the Tigers followed by defeats in both the group games were out of the event. Once again there are questions over Bangladesh's ability in the T20 format along with the pipeline.
The equation was similar for both teams. A win will take them to the Super Four and a defeat will ensure their departure. After Dasun Shanaka’s troop beat Shakib Al Hasan’s Bangladesh, Sri Lanka eventually had the last laugh. But the result was pretty unexpected as the bowlers were guilty of throwing away the game along with the fielders as Bangladesh lost the game by 2 wickets.
A win brings the ticket to the Super Four but a loss throws the team out of the Asia Cup, Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh face such a do-or-die scenario while facing Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh's game against Sri Lanka tomorrow has now turned into a do-or-die situation for both the sides. Bangladesh lost their opening game against Afghanistan on Tuesday and the Tigers would need to learn from the mistakes made in that game. Can Bangladesh do that? Meanwhile, can Hong Kong, ranked 20 in T20Is, surprise the top-ranked India in tonight's game?
Bangladesh face a very tough challenge in their opening Asia Cup game tonight. The Tigers will face an aggressive Afghanistan, who ran riot in their first game against hosts Sri Lanka. Can Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh overcome this hurdle and take their first step towards the Super 4 of the continental tournament? We will get to know the answer in about a few hours.
Description: India-Pakistan matches always bring an extra excitement and fever pitch atmosphere among the fans of the two teams, not just across the border but way beyond that and across the globe.
Six teams will battle it out to be the champions of Asia as the Asia Cup is set to begin today with the game between hosts Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Dubai.
SA Games gold medalist Mabia Aktar Simanta has made weightlifting popular in Bangladesh after gaining fame on the international stage. But despite overcoming social and economic barriers and decorating her cabinet with achievements, her list of discontents is long. In a video podcast with The Daily Star, Mabia said that she could have scaled greater heights had she received adequate facilities and a planned structure.
The Shakib Al Hasan-issue has been the talk of the town lately. The cricketer signed then rescinded a controversial sponsorship deal with betting-related site Betwinner News.
Post: In the third episode of Star Pathshala we have Bangladesh Football Team and Bashundhara Kings’ goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico to teach us the basics of goalkeeping.
