retirement
Shakib's final over: A hero’s farewell or a quiet exit?
Shakib has been at the heart of our national pride. He also has been someone who has hurt our feelings.
Bangladesh needs to do better for its elderly
Globally, the older people are called senior citizens and they receive various support and benefits.
Why are private employees' savings being taxed?
Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions
Our forgotten elderly
In many cities around the world, elderly people literally cannot cross the road because the timing on crossing signals is too brief. At least we don’t have that problem in Dhaka, if only due to the absence of functional traffic lights.
Former Man Utd midfielder Cleverley announces retirement
Former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 33, citing lingering injuries.
France captain Lloris retires from international football
France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.
Smith dampens down retirement talk
Australia batsman Steve Smith dampened down talk of his retirement on Friday after suggesting it was by no means certain that he would be still playing test cricket next season.
Spanish great Busquets announces international retirement
Spanish midfielder and 2010 World Cup winner Sergio Busquets announced his international retirement on Friday.
Top 7 footballers we say goodbye to in FIFA World Cup 2022
The biggest names in world football will be eyeing the ultimate glory of winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, but it will also be the last one for some of the legends of the game who have enthralled us with their timeless football skills, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.
Curtain falls on Federer and Nadal ultimate rivalry
When we think about Rafa vs Federer, we think elegance vs swagger, endurance vs aggression. The contrasting playing styles of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has played a vital part in determining the competitiveness of their rivalry, Nadal with his heavy topspin centred ground strokes at the clay courts against Federer’s single-handed backhands at grass courts, it felt like they were destined to do this forever.
Riyad’s farewell from T20Is in New Zealand?
According to sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the board might consider giving farewell to stalwart Mahmudullah Riyad from the T20 format in one of the matches during Bangladesh's tri-nation T20I series in New Zealand next month.
Mushfiqur retires from T20Is
Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. The announcement came from his official Facebook page on Sunday noon.
Prepping for the inevitable: Retirement
Retirement — a word dreaded by many. What does one do when they retire, is a thought not many ask while they are still active in service. Should one leave the inevitable of life as a postscript, or does one make serious plans so that their transition into a retired life is a smooth one?
Ashleigh Barty rules out golf as a career
Former tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty has dashed hopes she will make a return to professional sport, after speculation the Australian could switch to golf.
Podolski quits int'l football
German striker Lukas Podolski announces his retirement from international duty for the Mannschaft after appearing 129 times for the World champions.
Homebound on retirement, man meets tragic end
He got off the train just to get a paan. All his career he must have done it hundreds of times, but this would be his last.
Snooker great Davis retires
Snooker great Steve Davis has announced his retirement at the age of 58. Davis began his career in 1978 and dominated the sport in the 1980s, winning six world titles and was world number one from 1983 to 1990.
Justice Manik submits 65 judgments, orders
Justice AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury Manik, a former judge of the Appellate Division, yesterday submitted 65 judgments and orders written after his retirement, along with the relevant case files to the apex court.
Rush drummer Neil Peart mentions his retirement
Rock band Rush's drummer, lyricist Neil Peart mentions his retirement from musical career in an interview.