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.
Mohammad Isam’s new book recaps Bangladesh cricket through the ages
Author Mohammad Isam is a household name to those who follow Bangladesh cricket through ESPNCricinfo.
Caught Out exposes the rampant match-fixing culture in Indian cricket
Caught Out. Crime. Corruption. Cricket reveals India’s leading role in global match-fixing.
Why early retirement might be a good option for footballers
Retiring on your own terms and at the top of your game isn’t really as bad as it sounds.
The 2023 F1 season starts off with a thrilling race at Bahrain
The Bahrain Grand Prix was exciting while also being clean with only one virtual safety car deployment.
Rashford finally fulfilling his sky-high potential
Rashford is now United’s saviour.
Why sports are fun but studies are not
Why are some activities fun while others aren’t?
Jashore Half Marathon held
Jashore Runners Community organised this half marathon for the first time in the southwestern city of the country
What possible punishments await Man City following PL allegations?
On Monday, the Premier League released a statement where it stated that, “In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club”
Bangladeshi cricket fans need to be more compassionate
Throwing players under the bus after a poor outing is a common occurrence among our fanbase.
The promising world of sports journalism
Sports journalism in Bangladesh is on a rapid rise and people are noticing.