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.
Birmingham gives Commonwealth Games a rousing send off and new relevance
The Birmingham Commonwealth Games reached a high-octane conclusion on Monday by celebrating 11 days of compelling competition and sending the multi-sport event back to Australia in 2026 with new relevance and purpose.
The appeal of sports anime
The sports genre is one of the most versatile ones out there.
Growing up not being a sports fan
Growing up, when your interests do not align with the rest of the crowd, you begin to feel more like an outsider.
Farewell, Sebastian Vettel!
Four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement.
A fan’s guide to surviving the football transfer window
Navigating the transfer window is probably the trickiest job for a football fan.
Steve Smith unfazed by 'Bazball'
Australia's Steve Smith said Wednesday he found England's new attacking "Bazball" approach entertaining to watch, but questioned whether it was sustainable.
The Pogmentary: Pogba’s last mark of disrespect to Manchester United and its fans
The Pogmentary overtly glorifies the shortcomings of Pogba.
Australia primed for 'unparalleled' decade of major sporting events
Australia will over the next decade host a bumper schedule of major international sporting events as part of a long-term plan to boost tourism, health and the economy while also enhancing its global image.
Modern-day Davids and Goliaths on the race track
Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport.
For the love of street cricket
Our very own pocket-sized Melbourne Cricket Ground.