Karate
Bangladesh lose hosting rights of C’wealth Karate Championship
The 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship, which was supposed to take place in Dhaka from September 25 to 29, has been shifted to South Africa amid security concerns following the recent student-led people’s movement in Bangladesh.
6 essential self-defence moves every girl needs to know
Here are 6 easy, yet highly effective self-defence techniques that anyone can learn, complemented by insights from Humaira Akhter Antara, a seasoned karate practitioner.
Dhaka to host Commonwealth Karate Championship
Bangladesh Karate Federation is going to organise the Commonwealth Karate Championship for the first time in Dhaka.
Looking for a challenge, ladies? Learn Karate, Fencing and more right here in Dhaka!
Are you a woman in Dhaka looking to broaden your horizons, boost your self-esteem, or perhaps discover a new passion? Well, you're in luck. So, why not take a plunge into something new today? Here's your guide to all the places that teach sporting discipline that you might fancy.
#Sports / Humaira Akhter Antara: A Karateka's journey
Humaira Akhter Antara, a gold medallist in Karate from the 2019 South Asian Games is readying herself for the upcoming Asian Games in China. But her story is not just a tale of kicks, strikes, and breaking bricks with her hand like in the movies; it's a story of defying norms, of smashing through glass ceilings, and most importantly — rising against the overwhelming tides that society throws at us.
International Women's Day Special / Equal payments but no leading roles frustrate gold medalist Priya
Karateka Marzan Akter Priya hurdled obstacles from within her family to take up sports as a profession. She won gold in karate in the 2019 South Asian Games. In an interview marking International Women’s Day on Wednesday, the fine arts student of Jagannath University talked to The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman as she spoke about the special occasion and the scope and advancement of women in sports in general in the country.
Shamima achieves highest Dan in female karate
Bangladeshi martial artist Shamima Akhtar Tulee has been awarded as the 'Highest Dan Winner Female Karateka' in Bangladesh.
Barishal’s karate kids "want improved infrastructure"
Lokman Hossain has been involved in karate training for more than three long decades now. In the meantime, gold, silver and bronze medals at the national levels have been the result of his hard work and dedication.
Female police officer becomes World Karate Federation judge
Sub-inspector Lata Parvin has been appointed as a judge of World Karate Federation, said a press release yesterday. Lata is working as a sub-inspector of in-service training centre of Chattogram Metropolitan Polie.
Bangladesh lose hosting rights of C’wealth Karate Championship
The 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship, which was supposed to take place in Dhaka from September 25 to 29, has been shifted to South Africa amid security concerns following the recent student-led people’s movement in Bangladesh.
6 essential self-defence moves every girl needs to know
Here are 6 easy, yet highly effective self-defence techniques that anyone can learn, complemented by insights from Humaira Akhter Antara, a seasoned karate practitioner.
Dhaka to host Commonwealth Karate Championship
Bangladesh Karate Federation is going to organise the Commonwealth Karate Championship for the first time in Dhaka.
Looking for a challenge, ladies? Learn Karate, Fencing and more right here in Dhaka!
Are you a woman in Dhaka looking to broaden your horizons, boost your self-esteem, or perhaps discover a new passion? Well, you're in luck. So, why not take a plunge into something new today? Here's your guide to all the places that teach sporting discipline that you might fancy.
Humaira Akhter Antara: A Karateka's journey
Humaira Akhter Antara, a gold medallist in Karate from the 2019 South Asian Games is readying herself for the upcoming Asian Games in China. But her story is not just a tale of kicks, strikes, and breaking bricks with her hand like in the movies; it's a story of defying norms, of smashing through glass ceilings, and most importantly — rising against the overwhelming tides that society throws at us.
Equal payments but no leading roles frustrate gold medalist Priya
Karateka Marzan Akter Priya hurdled obstacles from within her family to take up sports as a profession. She won gold in karate in the 2019 South Asian Games. In an interview marking International Women’s Day on Wednesday, the fine arts student of Jagannath University talked to The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman as she spoke about the special occasion and the scope and advancement of women in sports in general in the country.
Shamima achieves highest Dan in female karate
Bangladeshi martial artist Shamima Akhtar Tulee has been awarded as the 'Highest Dan Winner Female Karateka' in Bangladesh.
Barishal’s karate kids "want improved infrastructure"
Lokman Hossain has been involved in karate training for more than three long decades now. In the meantime, gold, silver and bronze medals at the national levels have been the result of his hard work and dedication.
Female police officer becomes World Karate Federation judge
Sub-inspector Lata Parvin has been appointed as a judge of World Karate Federation, said a press release yesterday. Lata is working as a sub-inspector of in-service training centre of Chattogram Metropolitan Polie.
Karate Olympic debut shines light on martial art
Hollywood may have kicked karate onto the world stage, but its first-ever Olympic inclusion at the Tokyo 2020 Games promises to shine a light on the rich history of the discipline.