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'This is a protest against the Israeli government'

Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib boycotted Bangladesh’s Chess Olympiad game against Israel yesterday in protest of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza and the occupied territories of Palestine and over what he felt is the double standards maintained by FIDE, the world governing body of chess.

Bangladesh women’s team victorious in round six of Chess Olympiad

Both Bangladesh men's and women's teams produced good results in the sixth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on Monday.

Bangladesh pass mixed day in Chess Olympiad

Teams from Bangladesh produced a mixed result in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad on Sunday.

Tribute to Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman / A friend gone too soon

Although a sport, chess can very much be considered an art. Just like music and painting, it also a form of art and an amazing sport. Grandmaster Zia made me realise all of this. Zia was an extraordinary human being with global fame.

‘A terrible loss to humanity’: Global chess community reacts to GM Zia’s sudden passing

The tributes from around the world stand as a testament to GM Ziaur Rahman's enduring legacy.

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.

A tribute to Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman / Zia was devoted to chess till his last day

I still can’t believe that I won’t get to hear Zia’s deep voice, his jokes and laughter anymore. His death has left a huge gap. He had become an inseparable part of our chess community.

Zia ‘Bangladesh’s best’ with legacy unparalleled

“A friendly, big-hearted person, his simplicity, strong ethics and sincerity always inspired us," said Bangladesh’s fourth GM Abdullah Al Rakib.

GM Zia breathes his last doing what he loved

Zia suddenly fell to the ground midway during a game against GM Enamul Hossain Razib at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall room at around 5:45 pm.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

'This is a protest against the Israeli government'

Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib boycotted Bangladesh’s Chess Olympiad game against Israel yesterday in protest of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza and the occupied territories of Palestine and over what he felt is the double standards maintained by FIDE, the world governing body of chess.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

Bangladesh women’s team victorious in round six of Chess Olympiad

Both Bangladesh men's and women's teams produced good results in the sixth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on Monday.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

Bangladesh pass mixed day in Chess Olympiad

Teams from Bangladesh produced a mixed result in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad on Sunday.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

A friend gone too soon

Although a sport, chess can very much be considered an art. Just like music and painting, it also a form of art and an amazing sport. Grandmaster Zia made me realise all of this. Zia was an extraordinary human being with global fame.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

‘A terrible loss to humanity’: Global chess community reacts to GM Zia’s sudden passing

The tributes from around the world stand as a testament to GM Ziaur Rahman's enduring legacy.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

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.

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Zia was devoted to chess till his last day

I still can’t believe that I won’t get to hear Zia’s deep voice, his jokes and laughter anymore. His death has left a huge gap. He had become an inseparable part of our chess community.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Zia ‘Bangladesh’s best’ with legacy unparalleled

“A friendly, big-hearted person, his simplicity, strong ethics and sincerity always inspired us," said Bangladesh’s fourth GM Abdullah Al Rakib.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

GM Zia breathes his last doing what he loved

Zia suddenly fell to the ground midway during a game against GM Enamul Hossain Razib at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall room at around 5:45 pm.

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman no more after suffering heart attack mid-match

Grand Master Ziaur Rahman passed away from a heart attack while competing in the 12th round match of the National Chess Championship in Dhaka today.