sports
Ministry to reclaim lost playgrounds in Dhaka: Asif
Sports and youth Adviser Asif Mahmud said that the ministry will work to reclaim the illegally occupied playgrounds in Dhaka and also shared plans of building a sports village.
New ad-hoc committees draw mixed reactions
The National Sports Council (NSC) on Thursday disclosed ad-hoc committees for nine sports federations – bridge, tennis, squash, kabaddi, athletics, billiard and snooker, basketball, chess and hockey – to mixed reactions from former and current players and organisers.
#Women Empowerment / No gym, no problem: How Mariya from Rangpur became Bangladesh's first female Ironman 70.3
In October 2024, Mariya stood at the starting line of the Ironman 70.3 Malaysia, her heart pounding with anticipation. The 1.2-mile ocean swim, the 56-mile bike ride, and the 13.1-mile run ahead were daunting, but Mariya was ready. Her journey is not only remarkable for her personal achievement but also for how she has defied societal expectations and broken through barriers, particularly as a young woman coming from a conservative family.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / A “knockout” debut from Rita Bullwinkel
The eight girls in Headshot clearly hope to escape the chaos of their lives in the ring.
#Perspective / Fencing: The sport Bangladesh didn’t know it needed
In Bangladesh, fencing is still a relatively new activity. It gained popularity in around 2007, far later than in its bordering nations. However, it is rather amazing how much excitement young Bangladeshis have for it.
Sports journalists hold human chain demanding justice for students-people
“I want a fair investigation for every incident, not an eye-wash."
Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon career
"Of course, I didn't want to take his last match away from him. But at the end of the day I think a lot of the players in a similar situation would have done the same thing, prioritising their body."
Neer wins chess championship with heavy heart
“I had nearly confirmed my championship win with two rounds in hand and was really happy about it. But now I am shocked and can’t find the words to express my emotions after the death of my beloved Zia sir,” Neer told The Daily Star yesterday.
Rising from Rajshahi: Utshob Ahmed’s journey to boxing glory
In an exclusive interview with Star Lifestyle, Utshob Ahmed shares insights into his journey, the challenges he faced and his aspirations for the future.
What it takes to play sports while fasting
Playing any sort of sport while fasting — be it casual or at a professional level — is no easy task.
1st Bangabandhu Interschool Gymnastics held today
Around 270 young gymnasts from 56 schools across Bangladesh took part in the day-long event.
Sports, politics and the ugly by-product
Ideally, sports and politics should never mix, but inevitably, sports and politics always mix.
The state of sports in schools
Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
Djokovic reveals special connection with Kohli
Novak Djokovic has opened up about his special connection with Virat Kohli and said that he has been in constant touch with the Indian cricket star through text messages.
Papon sees huge potential in overlooked sports
“There are many sports in which I believe we can do well internationally,” Papon told the media today
Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole
"He was admitted into the system of Community Corrections and is now at home," the department of correctional services said in a statement
Euro, T20 World Cup, Olympics and more lined up in 2024
The ICC Twenty20 World Cup will begin on June 4 in the USA and the West Indies and run till the end of the month.
Flashback 2023 in pictures
Flashback 2023 in pictures
How well did we play in 2023?
In the world of sports, Bangladeshi women’s and men’s teams for cricket and football have had an eventful year.