Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.
The logo unveiling ceremony of Youth Festival and the unmasking of the mascot for Bangladesh Premier League T20 2025 took place at the Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka on Sunday.
For over two decades, Shakib Khan has been a leading figure in the Dhallywood film industry. Recently, he has ventured into the world of cricket through his business enterprise, Remark-Herlan, which has acquired a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise named Dhaka Capitals.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same," a quote from French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr from the mid-1800s, comes to mind hearing the pre-tournament talks ahead of the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), set to begin on December 30.
A Rangpur Riders official informed that they won’t get the services of Shakib Al Hasan in the upcoming Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana as the premier all-rounder has prior commitments with Bangla Tigers for the Abu Dhabi T10.
Former Australian speedster Shaun Tait is the head coach of Chittagong Kings for the upcoming 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), scheduled to start on December 27. The 41-year-old, who was one of the quickest bowlers in the world in his prime time, previously played for the Kings in 2013 and also worked as Chattogram Challengers’ bowling coach in 2022. Tait was present during the players’ draft on Monday and spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan after the event. Here are the excepts:
Bangladesh movie star Shakib Khan said he wanted to make waves by bringing together the world of cinema and cricket.
The draft for the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League was completed on Monday as all seven teams had a busy day trying to sign their desired players to make the best possible side to clinch the tournament which starts on December 27.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council came up with some fresh decisions ahead of the upcoming 11th edition players’ draft, scheduled to be held at a hotel in the capital on October 14.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon cautioned that the board may ask for explanations if national team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has breached any Code of Conduct.
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has likened the Bangladesh Premier League to a circus, saying he does not even watch the franchise T20 tournament. The Sri Lankan born coach also said some of the players who play in the BPL are not of any standard, during an interview with ESPNcricinfo.
Bashundhara Kings ended their first round of matches in the Bangladesh Premier League om top of the table with a 1-1 draw against Sheikh Russel KC at the Bashundhara Kings Arena after country's traditional rivals Mohammedan SC and Abahani shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Friday.
After 40 matches played in the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) 10th instalment, with the last day of the group stage fixtures scheduled for today at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National stadium, the intensity of the tournament in terms of the number of competitive matches materialised is an aspect worth scrutinising.
Bangladesh paceman Mustafizur Rahman, who was hospitalised after being hit on the head by a ball during a practice session for his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Comilla Victorians on Sunday in Chattogram, has been moved to his team hotel in Dhaka and is being kept under observation, according to the franchise.
Former Pakistan cricketers Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail dressed in black and white designer Punjabis with printed Bengali letters on the eve of the International Mother Language Day at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday. The commentary panel for the Chattogram phase posed for a photo near the centre wicket and a few wore black armbands that teams have also been wearing throughout the month of February.
Chattogram Challengers opener Tanzid Tamim notched up his maiden T20 hundred to power his side to a 65–run win over Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League in Chattogram on Tuesday.
Despite scoring a career-best 85 off 58 balls, Liton Das was unable to take Comilla Victorians over the line as the defending champions suffered a 12-run defeat against Sylhet Strikers in the Bangladesh Premier League in Chattogram on Monday.
Comilla Victorians spinner Sunil Narine made himsleft at home and enjoyed the welcoming weather of Spring as he sipped on a green coconut to quench his thirst in the rising heat during his side’s training session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday. The 35-year-old Caribbean superstar is set to star in a game for Comilla, who play Sylhet Strikers on Monday in the day game. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Comilla Victorians and Bangladesh national team pacer Mustafizur Rahman did not suffer any internal damage to his head, confirmed the franchise through a statement.
