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Sports Multimedia

Watch / Will Hamza Choudhury's inclusion revive Bangladesh football?

If the BFF utilises this upsurge in interest from footballers and fans, it could be a game changer for Bangladesh football.

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Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

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. 

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Watch / Can Bangladesh prove Ponting wrong? 

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

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Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.

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High-flying Chelsea find themselves in Premier League title race

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.

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All about Shakib's farewell saga

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.

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Why did Shakib suddenly announce his retirement?

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.

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Sports adviser stresses on change in constitution of sports bodies

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. 

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Bangladeshi race track winner Aiyman Sadat

Aiman Sadat from Chittagong has his mind on the racing track. Not having a racing track in Bangladesh didn’t stop him, he practices using computer simulation.

3y ago

Tigers roar to one of the greatest moments ever

An extremely special chapter has unfolded today in Bangladesh Cricket history as the Tigers toppled the number one ranked Test side to break New Zealand's 17-match unbeaten record on home soil.

3y ago

Wagner all praise for Bangladesh batters

New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner has praised Bangladesh batters for the composed and gritty effort put in following the end of the second day’s play of the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

3y ago

Can BCB properly utilise Coach Jamie Siddons?

From working on Shakib's backlift, to helping him better tackle express fast bowlers, to bringing consistency to a young stroke-maker like Tamim, Coach Siddons had a significant impact in the batting unit during his tenure as head coach from 2007 to 2011.

3y ago

Can women’s football in Bangladesh sustain the progress?

Crisp passing, brilliant dribbling, coordinated attacks through either flanks and tight defending resulted in truly scintillating performances for Bangladesh on the way to clinching the title of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship. But it was far from an easy task for the girls, who had to cross multiple hurdles to reach these heights.

3y ago

‘I plan to play the World Cup’

From humble beginnings in Mymensingh’s Kalsindur high school team, Maria Manda has led Bangladesh’s age-level women’s football teams to multiple international trophies.

3y ago

‘We can fully start preparing for first Test’

Bangladesh cricketers are now free to start preparations in full force for the two-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to start from January 1, as the results of the Covid-19 tests that the Tigers underwent yesterday returned negative today. 

3y ago

Cataclysm in Bangladesh Cricket: Leaping into quick-fix again?

The disastrous performance of the Bangladesh team in the T20 World Cup has left everyone disappointed -- from fans to journalists, from cricketers to cricket officials.

3y ago

Shakib ruled out of T20 World Cup

Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, confirmed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) through a press release today.

3y ago

‘Want to finish with wins’

Bangladesh’s dreams of reaching the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup were virtually dashed following their heart-breaking three-run defeat to West Indies on Friday, which was their third consecutive defeat in the mega-event.

3y ago