Top picks

Top picks

Taijul swings beyond spin

While Litton and Mustafizur bask in family time and freedom, some of their teammates are staying close to the grind.

20h ago

CPA seeks data on shipping agents’ losses due to customs shutdown

The loss estimates need to be submitted within three working days

1d ago

Punches, purpose, and ‘something meaningful’

Born and raised in the United States, Zinnat Ferdous balances her career as a Google programme manager with a burning passion for the ring.

2d ago

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

3d ago

Chasing 150 feels like chasing ghosts for Tigers

The Tigers suffer from megalophobia -- they fear large targets.

1w ago

Run Nabiran run

Her transformation from a striker makes her current role all the more fascinating.

1w ago

Nasima adopts Urmi’s mantra to dethrone her

Bangladesh's top two female shuttlers -- Urmi Akhter and Nasima Khatun -- have long been teammates, representing the Bangladesh Army. Both learned the sport in Pabna, yet over the years, a quiet rivalry has developed between them, especially in the finals of national and summer badminton championships.

1w ago

International Chess Day / ‘Love for the game’ still drives Rani Hamid at 81

At 81, Bangladesh’s chess icon Rani Hamid remains an enduring source of inspiration. On International Chess Day, marking 101 years since FIDE’s founding, she reflects with The Daily Star’s Atique Anam on her journey, late start, memorable matches, and more.

2w ago

Taijul swings beyond spin

While Litton and Mustafizur bask in family time and freedom, some of their teammates are staying close to the grind.

20h ago

CPA seeks data on shipping agents’ losses due to customs shutdown

The loss estimates need to be submitted within three working days

1d ago

Punches, purpose, and ‘something meaningful’

Born and raised in the United States, Zinnat Ferdous balances her career as a Google programme manager with a burning passion for the ring.

2d ago

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

3d ago

Chasing 150 feels like chasing ghosts for Tigers

The Tigers suffer from megalophobia -- they fear large targets.

1w ago

Run Nabiran run

Her transformation from a striker makes her current role all the more fascinating.

1w ago

Nasima adopts Urmi’s mantra to dethrone her

Bangladesh's top two female shuttlers -- Urmi Akhter and Nasima Khatun -- have long been teammates, representing the Bangladesh Army. Both learned the sport in Pabna, yet over the years, a quiet rivalry has developed between them, especially in the finals of national and summer badminton championships.

1w ago

‘Love for the game’ still drives Rani Hamid at 81

At 81, Bangladesh’s chess icon Rani Hamid remains an enduring source of inspiration. On International Chess Day, marking 101 years since FIDE’s founding, she reflects with The Daily Star’s Atique Anam on her journey, late start, memorable matches, and more.

2w ago

Sapna Rani: this one’s a keeper

Sapna’s primary role in the ongoing SAFF Women’s Championship appears to be setting standards and shepherding for the less experienced bunch.

2w ago

Can Litton and Co’s recurring batting ailments be cured?

Captaincy, however, might have influenced his recent innings -- particularly the 76 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, the highest score by a Bangladesh T20I captain.

2w ago