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In pictures: Afra’s resolve falls short against Zinnat as Afeida looks on

Bangladesh women’s football team captain Afeida Khandaker, used to being under the spotlight, watched on from the stands with her parents, as her elder sibling Afra Khandaker fought in the 52kg weight category final of the Women’s Boxing Championship against New York-based boxer Zinnat Ferdous at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.

Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams

Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving sweltering heat, social stigma and inadequate facilities as she dreams of taking her team to the Paralympics.

Panatonix Tiger Run 2025 set for July 26 at Hatirjheel

Panatonix Tiger Run Dhaka 2025 is set to take place in the capital’s Hatirjheel on July 26, on the occasion of the international Tiger Day to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the preservation of the Sunderbans.

Sports fraternity sends prayers for Uttara jet crash victims

Sporting bodies and athletes from various disciplines have expressed profound grief over the tragic air crash at the Milestone College premises in Uttara today, and have extended their prayers for those affected.

How Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team

Designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny created Bangladesh’s women’s football jersey as a powerful symbol of unity, heritage, and pride — blending cultural motifs like Jamdani with modern identity to celebrate overlooked women athletes through purposeful fashion

Boishakhi Triathlon 2025 held in Cox's Bazar

The scenic coastal city of Cox's Bazar came alive with vibrant energy as the Boishakhi Triathlon 2025 was held under the motto “Swim, Ride, Run – Boishakhi Fun!”.

India-Pakistan Conflict / India's Olympic gold medallist Chopra postpones javelin meet

India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has postponed an eponymous javelin event in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru this month after his country and neighbour Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades.

BCB and other sports bodies observe situation

As the conflict between India and Pakistan escalates, with both countries exchanging heavy artillery along their contested frontier yesterday, the sporting bodies in Bangladesh are carefully observing the situation which is likely to have long term consequences in sports in the sub-continent.

Female athletes ecstatic after 'unique' Qatar visit

The four female athletes who accompanied Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during his visit in Qatar returned home yesterday and expressed gratitude for the unique honour they received and shared their amazement at the state-of-the-art sports facility in the gulf nation.

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

In pictures: Afra’s resolve falls short against Zinnat as Afeida looks on

Bangladesh women’s football team captain Afeida Khandaker, used to being under the spotlight, watched on from the stands with her parents, as her elder sibling Afra Khandaker fought in the 52kg weight category final of the Women’s Boxing Championship against New York-based boxer Zinnat Ferdous at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams

Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving sweltering heat, social stigma and inadequate facilities as she dreams of taking her team to the Paralympics.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

Panatonix Tiger Run 2025 set for July 26 at Hatirjheel

Panatonix Tiger Run Dhaka 2025 is set to take place in the capital’s Hatirjheel on July 26, on the occasion of the international Tiger Day to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the preservation of the Sunderbans.

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

Sports fraternity sends prayers for Uttara jet crash victims

Sporting bodies and athletes from various disciplines have expressed profound grief over the tragic air crash at the Milestone College premises in Uttara today, and have extended their prayers for those affected.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

How Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team

Designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny created Bangladesh’s women’s football jersey as a powerful symbol of unity, heritage, and pride — blending cultural motifs like Jamdani with modern identity to celebrate overlooked women athletes through purposeful fashion

May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

Boishakhi Triathlon 2025 held in Cox's Bazar

The scenic coastal city of Cox's Bazar came alive with vibrant energy as the Boishakhi Triathlon 2025 was held under the motto “Swim, Ride, Run – Boishakhi Fun!”.

May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

India's Olympic gold medallist Chopra postpones javelin meet

India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has postponed an eponymous javelin event in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru this month after his country and neighbour Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades.

May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025

BCB and other sports bodies observe situation

As the conflict between India and Pakistan escalates, with both countries exchanging heavy artillery along their contested frontier yesterday, the sporting bodies in Bangladesh are carefully observing the situation which is likely to have long term consequences in sports in the sub-continent.

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Female athletes ecstatic after 'unique' Qatar visit

The four female athletes who accompanied Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during his visit in Qatar returned home yesterday and expressed gratitude for the unique honour they received and shared their amazement at the state-of-the-art sports facility in the gulf nation.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Miraz named Kool-BSPA sportsperson of the year

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named sportsperson of the year 2024 during a colourful Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2024 ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on Friday.