Bangladesh

What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?

How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
11 September 2023, 02:00 AM

Shakib, Mushfiqur return to Dhaka

Bangladesh's two most experienced players –Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan – returned to the country on a three-day leave from the team following their defeat against Sri Lanka on Saturday night.
10 September 2023, 07:32 AM

Bangladesh determined to bring home SAFF U-16 Championship title

Bangladesh coach Saifur Rahman Moni and captain Nazmul Huda Faisal expressed their determination to turn the table and beat India to win the SAFF U-16 Championship title for the third time.
10 September 2023, 05:29 AM

Shakib rues lack of runs at the top

While skipper Shakib Al Hasan pointed to the inability of putting on a big opening stand as one of the reasons behind his team’s 21-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their crucial Super Four encounter, the performance in Saturday's match practically summed up Bangladesh’s inconsistent batting performance throughout the Asia Cup.
9 September 2023, 19:21 PM

Mintu's charges thrashed by Thailand

Bangladesh were eliminated from the qualification race for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup following a 3-0 defeat against Thailand in Chonburi today.
9 September 2023, 15:25 PM

Bangladesh set up SAFF U-16 final against India

Two-time champions Bangladesh moved into the final of the SAFF U-16 Championship after five years with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Pakistan in the second semifinal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today.
8 September 2023, 15:38 PM

Mushfiqur to return home after Sri Lanka game

Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is slated to return to the country after the match against Sri Lanka, team management sources have confirmed to The Daily Star.
8 September 2023, 10:37 AM

Morsalin unleashes CR7 celebration

Young forward Sheikh Morsalin unleashed the CR7 celebration after scoring a crucial equalising goal against Afghanistan in a FIFA Friendly at the Kings Arena on Thursday.
8 September 2023, 05:46 AM

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Pursuing a business degree abroad can be an enriching and transformative experience.
7 September 2023, 13:10 PM

We played ordinary shots, admits Shakib

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan rued the poor shot-selection of the batters after yet another batting failure led Bangladesh to a comprehensive seven-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their first Super Four fixture at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.
6 September 2023, 17:18 PM

Shanto ruled out of Asia Cup

Najmul Hossain Shanto has been ruled out from the Asia Cup after the left handed batter suffered a hamstring injury, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board through a press release on Tuesday.
5 September 2023, 08:27 AM

Miraz, Shanto enter their names on Gaddafi Stadium honours board

Centurions of the game against Afghanistan Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehedi Hasan Miraz entered their names on the Gaddafi Stadium honours board on Sunday.
4 September 2023, 09:13 AM

Afghanistan coach full of praise for Bangladesh players

Sheikh Morsalin, who came into the limelight with two brilliant goals against Maldives and Bhutan during the SAFF Championship two months ago, will probably need a long time to forget the chance that he missed against Afghanistan in the FIFA friendly on Sunday.
4 September 2023, 04:50 AM

Bangladesh can be the region’s voice of reason

Our foreign policy should focus on friendly relations and no external interference
4 September 2023, 01:00 AM

Bangladesh, Afghanistan play out a draw at Kings Arena

Bangladesh played out a goalless draw in the first of the two FIFA Friendly matches against Afghanistan at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.
3 September 2023, 13:13 PM

Bangladesh qualify for Asia Cup Super Four with Afghanistan win

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and had no hesitation in deciding to bat first against Afghanistan in an Asia Cup contest they must win to stay alive. 
3 September 2023, 08:48 AM

Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach Heath Streak has died. Streak’s death was announced by his wife, Nadine Streak, in a post on Facebook.
3 September 2023, 06:56 AM

India beat Pakistan to lift hockey title, Bangladesh fifth

India emerged champions in the Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup here on Saturday, beating arch-rivals Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout after both teams were locked at 4-4 in regulation time.
3 September 2023, 05:13 AM

Focus on World Cup Pre-qualifiers as Bangladesh host Afghanistan

Bangladesh will hope to beat Afghanistan for the first time as the two teams face off hope in the first of two FIFA Friendly matches at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.
3 September 2023, 02:39 AM

Bangladesh start with defeat against India

Bangladesh started their SAFF U-16 Championship campaign on a negative note, losing 1-0 against India at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today.
2 September 2023, 14:51 PM