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Mahbub Sarkar

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Cost of errors, failure to capitalise opportunities
Bangladesh-Singapore match
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Cost of errors, failure to capitalise opportunities

Hamza Choudhury has experience playing in the English Premier League and has also played for England’s U-21 national team. Shamit Shome plays in the Canadian league and has experience playing for that country’s national team. Fahmidul Islam, though playing in a lower-tier league in Italy, is a forward enriched with speed and a never-give-up attitude. Tariq Kazi, raised in Finland, is a symbol of reliability in Bangladesh’s defence. These players have enriched the Bangladesh national football team with their skills; but the task of weaving this talent into a coherent unit didn’t happen! That’s the coach’s job

Rumors of another shake-up at BCB
Rumors of another shake-up at BCB
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Rumors of another shake-up at BCB

The rumour that Faruk Ahmed may resign started gaining traction shortly after midnight on Wednesday and has since been rapidly spreading. While it remains unofficial, recent reports in local media suggest that this speculation may soon become a formal announcement. Whether that happens or not is a matter of time, but one thing is clear—the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in a state of turmoil, and that instability is reflecting on the field as well.

Touch of colour in black-and-white: Mohammedan’s title glory
Touch of colour in black-and-white: Mohammedan’s title glory
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Touch of colour in black-and-white: Mohammedan’s title glory

According to Transfermarkt.com, Inter Milan's squad value stands at €663.80 million, while Barcelona’s squad is valued at a staggering €1.02 billion. Yet it was the Italian side that marched into the UEFA Champions League final, defeating Barcelona. Squad value is often just a number—a notion that gets proven time and again. The latest edition of the Champions League confirmed that yet again. A similar story played out in domestic football, where traditional powerhouse Mohammedan SC defied the odds and outperformed expectations, throwing paper calculations out the window.

Fate to be written in El Clásico
Fate to be written in El Clásico
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Fate to be written in El Clásico

Barcelona, already Copa del Rey champions, have the chance to complete a domestic double with the league title. A win in El Clásico would stretch their lead to seven points, a gap that would be nearly impossible to close in the final three games. On the other hand, if Real Madrid win, the gap would narrow to a single point—setting up a nail-biting finish to the season.

Let the ‘Hamza fever’ translate onto field
‘Hamza fever’
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Let the ‘Hamza fever’ translate onto field

Going by FIFA rankings, Bangladesh is at the bottom of Group ‘C’ in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Yet, some believe they can rise from the depths—thanks to the presence of Hamza Choudhury. This footballing optimism seems to mirror the country’s cricketing aspirations. Before every major global tournament, the Tigers express their determination to do well, with some fans even dreaming of a semifinal berth! But in reality, they often bow out after defeats to lower-ranked teams. Perhaps this recurring disappointment stems from an overreliance on emotions rather than rational analysis.

Let the wound heal after the bleeding stops!
Let the wound heal after the bleeding stops!
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Let the wound heal after the bleeding stops!

As children, we often treated minor wounds by chewing Durba grass and applying it to the injury—a simple yet effective first-aid method. However, when a wound becomes infected and starts festering, mere first aid is no longer enough.

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