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Petronas rejects BFF’s claim of title sponsorship
Malaysian energy giant Petronas has outright rejected the Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFF) announcement naming it as the title sponsor of the Bangladesh Football League (BFL).
Bangladesh fall to Pakistan in Super Over in the final
The painful memories of 2019 resurfaced in Doha, Qatar. Six years ago, Bangladesh lost to Pakistan in the Emerging Asia Cup final. This time, despite the tournament being renamed the Rising Stars Asia Cup, Bangladesh’s luck did not change. Chasing a modest target of 126, the Bangladesh ‘A’ side managed to tie the match from a near-certain defeat, only to lose again in the lottery of the Super Over.
Bangladesh thump Ireland by 217 runs to seal series 2-0
Bangladesh completed a dominant 2-0 series sweep over Ireland, securing a 217-run victory in the second Test.
Women’s kabaddi team secure bronze in Kabaddi World Cup
For the first time, Bangladesh women kabaddi team have secured at least bronze medals by reaching the semifinals of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup.
Bangladesh drawn in group C for T20 World Cup
The ICC has finalised the group stage for the T20 World Cup, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka in February. Bangladesh has been drawn in a challenging ‘C’ group, facing England and West Indies in the group stage.
Taijul now highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in Test
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has surpassed Shakib Al Hasan to become Bangladesh's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Bangladesh ‘A’ edge India in super over thriller to reach final
Bangladesh ‘A’ booked their place in the Asia Cup Rising Stars final in Doha after a dramatic Super Over win against India ‘A’.
Earthquake halts Bangladesh–Ireland Test for 3 minutes
Friday’s 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Madhabdi of Narsingdi, briefly interrupted the Bangladesh–Ireland Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh achieves highest FIFA ranking in 9 Years
Following a long waited win over India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Bangladesh’s national football team has climbed three spots in the FIFA rankings.
ACC Summons Shakib Al Hasan over stock market manipulation case
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned cricketer and former Magura-1 MP Shakib Al Hasan for questioning over alleged stock-market manipulation.