sports

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.

Hridoye Bangladesh: The story behind Bangladesh Football Team’s new jersey

Bangladesh’s new “Hridoye Bangladesh” football jersey, designed by Tasmit Afiyat Arny, blends heritage with innovation. Featuring water lily motifs, river lines, and a bold typography design, it challenges traditional red-green norms while ensuring functionality, sustainability, and national pride.

Curtain to fall on ‘Festival of Youth 2025’ on February 19

The 20-day-long country-wide ‘Festival of Youth 2025’ has entered its final stretch and will come to a close on February 19, said a press release from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.

Dhaka Int'l Marathon held with call for unity, friendship and respect for diversity

With the theme "Run for Unity, Run for Humanity" the highly anticipated Dhaka International Marathon-2025 was held in 300 Feet area of Dhaka under the overall supervision of the Bangladesh Army.

NSC declares seven new ad-hoc committees

The National Sports Council (NSC) has formed new ad-hoc committees for seven sports federations today. The seven sports federations are: Swimming, table tennis, volleyball, karate, weightlifting, bodybuilding and fencing.

The Daily Star Sports cartoons of 2024 / When art meets sports

The cartoons, drawn by The Daily Star’s Staff Cartoonist Biplob Chakraborty, were composed according to the essence of the stories – ranging from criticism of player selection, incumbent sports officials to global showpiece events.

Carlsen says Vishwanathan ‘not ready for FIDE job’

World No.1 chess player Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen took shots at Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of chess' global governing body FIDE, saying the Indian chess great is ‘not ready for the job’  after confirming he would compete in the World Blitz Championship.

Bangladesh women’s national team footballers join “Healthier in Motion” campaign at BRAC University

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka was joined by Bangladesh national women’s football team captain Sabina Khatun and players Maria Manda, Ritu Porna Chakma, and Masura Parvin for an event to promote the USAID “Healthier in Motion” wellness campaign at the BRAC University campus on December 9.

#Perspective / Rangamati’s boxing club: Jabs, hooks, and life-changing stories

Sura Krishna Chakma’s Rangamati W.B. Club uses boxing and Wushu to empower youth with discipline, resilience, and teamwork. This inclusive initiative fosters leadership, combats negative habits, and unites communities, shaping brighter futures in the Hill Tracts.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

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.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

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.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

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.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

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.

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Rashford finally fulfilling his sky-high potential

Rashford is now United’s saviour.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Why sports are fun but studies are not

Why are some activities fun while others aren’t?

February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

Jashore Half Marathon held

Jashore Runners Community organised this half marathon for the first time in the southwestern city of the country

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

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”

January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023

Bangladeshi cricket fans need to be more compassionate

Throwing players under the bus after a poor outing is a common occurrence among our fanbase.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

The promising world of sports journalism

Sports journalism in Bangladesh is on a rapid rise and people are noticing.