Games

Japan is next level for retro game collectors

Around 70-80 percent of customers are foreign tourists, who have flocked to Japan in record numbers this year, store manager Komura, who only gave his surname, told AFP.

In Dhaka’s secret alleys, lone arcades hint at a bygone era

Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.

Five amazing board and card games worth checking out

Here are five amazing board and card games that are worth checking out.

Games / A beginner’s guide to soulsborne games

This article serves as a guide to the most interesting entry points to Miyazaki's world and the soulsborne genre.

Games / Why previous generation Pokémon games are still relevant

Is it entirely nostalgia, or is there something more to it? 

GAME / The new CoD MW 2 offers one of the best first-person shooter campaigns till date

MW2 has a spectacular campaign, decent multiplayer and grindy gameplay.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The best of a bugged world

Welcome to the 9th generation of Pokémon.

Bangladeshi art director credited in ‘God of War Ragnarok’

Tanvir M N Islam is a Canada-based, Bangladeshi artist who has worked as an Art Director in Sony’s latest game, “God of War Ragnarok”.

COVER STORY / For the Love of the (Unpopular) Game

How do these players and athletes fuel their passions and dreams?

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Flame of reconciliation to burn brightly at Commonwealth Games

The two decade reconciliation process which has seen Australia confront its treatment of indigenous people has been fully embraced by 2018 Commonwealth Games organisers, Gold Coast Elder Ted Williams told AFP.

March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017

Premier division basketball

The Gregarious, The Greggs Club and Eagles Club won their respective matches of the Unimed Unihealth Premier Division Basketball League at the Dhanmdoni Indoor Basketball Gymnasium yesterday.

March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017

Islamic Solidarity Games: BD to send 31-man team

Bangladesh will take part in 4th Islamic Solidarity Games which is scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 12 to 22, an official of Bangladesh Olympic Association informed.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Hosts in seven finals

Having confirmed final berth in two events on Saturday, hosts Bangladesh ensured five more final berths in the 1st ISSF International Solidarity Archery Championship at the Maulna Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.

December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016

Cricket: Fizz, Shakib and Al-Amin in TOI T20I XI of the year

Bangladesh cricketers Mustafizur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain and Shakib Al Hasan were included in the Times of India T20I team of the year for their outstanding performances in the shorter format of the game.

December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016

Tennis: Andy Murray wins third BBC Sports Personality award

Andy Murray was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time on Sunday despite his wife telling him she was voting for one of his rivals.

November 27, 2016
November 27, 2016

National swimming starts today

The National Swimming Championship gets underway today at the Mirpur Swimming Complex after a year's break.

November 17, 2016
November 17, 2016

Brazil authorizes Irish Olympic chief's release on bail

A Brazilian judge ruled that Irish Olympic Committee (IOC) president Patrick Hickey, awaiting trial over an alleged ticketing scam, could be released on bail and leave the country.

November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016

Football: Everton's Koeman tips Liverpool to challenge for title

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has tipped the Merseyside club's fierce rivals Liverpool to be among the sides fighting for the Premier League title this season.

October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016

Football: Leicester's Mendy out for five weeks, says Ranieri

Leicester City midfielder Nampalys Mendy will be out of action for around five weeks after undergoing an surgery on his ankle, manager Claudio Ranieri says.