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Bangladesh aim to end Asian Cup qualifiers with win over Singapore
The 'Hamza era' in Bangladesh football began with the Asian Cup qualifying campaign. The team started their qualification journey with a goalless draw against India on March 25, 2025. On Tuesday, March 31, they will conclude this qualifying campaign with a match against Singapore at the Kalang National Stadium, kicking off at 6:00 pm Bangladesh time.
JioStar cancels IPL broadcast deal with Bangladesh
A major corporate setback has occurred amid ongoing tensions over the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Bangladesh. JioStar, the company owned by Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, has cancelled the IPL broadcast agreement with Bangladesh due to non-payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Women's Premier League (WPL) broadcast deal has also been cancelled for the same reason. As a result, the future of broadcasting these two mega tournaments in Bangladesh now faces deep uncertainty.
Prime Minister inaugurates Sports Card and Allowance programme
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (March 30) has inaugurated the sports allowance and sports card programmes for national athletes at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the city's Tejgaon area.
BCB President Bulbul finally returns home
After weeks of speculation, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has returned to the country.
IOC bars transgender athletes from women’s events at 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Italy must win to keep World Cup hopes alive
Italy are one win away from securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after reaching the UEFA playoff final. The four-time world champions defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in the semifinal to keep their hopes alive.
Bangladesh lifts restrictions on IPL broadcasts
The Bangladesh government has removed all restrictions on the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the country, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has confirmed today (March 28).
Tiger Woods arrested after crash near Florida home
World-renowned golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested following a road accident near his home in Florida.
Argentina edge Mauritania 2-1 in friendly, Messi fails to score
Argentina national football team secured a 2-1 win over Mauritania national football team in an international friendly, with Lionel Messi unable to find the net despite featuring in the second half.
PSL begins without spectators, festive mood missing
The popular T20 cricket tournament, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has begun this year in a completely different atmosphere. Due to the ongoing war situation and fuel crisis, the entire tournament is being held in stadiums without spectators.