Sports
National Sports Award returns after five years
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is set to reintroduce the 'National Sports Award', the highest state honour for the country's sports arena, after a five-year hiatus. State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will present the awards to selected athletes and organisers in June or July.
National team camp begins without Hamza
The Bangladesh national football team's training camp is beginning in Dhaka ahead of the upcoming international match. However, England-based midfielder Hamza Chowdhury is not joining the team at the beginning.
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets
Bangladesh produced a dominant performance in the first ODI of the three-match series at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, bowling Pakistan out for 114 and chasing down the target with 209 balls to spare.
Pakistan bowled out for 114, Rana takes five
Shahin Shah Afridi's side was bowled out for just 114 runs in the first ODI. This is Pakistan's lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in ODI history. Their previous lowest against Bangladesh was 161 runs during the 1999 World Cup.
Zaima Rahman attends stadium to watch Bangladesh match
After a long break, Bangladesh has returned to international cricket. The Tigers took the field today in the first ODI of a three-match series against Pakistan. To watch the national team’s first match under the new government on home soil, Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was present at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
5-Member panel formed to probe alleged irregularities in BCB 2025 polls
The National Sports Council (NSC) has formed a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities, manipulation, and abuse of power in the 2025 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections.
First-ever Women’s BPL begins
The country’s first-ever Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to begin, marking a new chapter in Bangladesh’s cricket history. Following the success of the men’s BPL, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken the final decision to launch a franchise-based tournament featuring women cricketers.
Neymar named in Brazil preliminary squad, injury threatens WC spot
Brazilian forward Neymar has been named in Brazil's preliminary squad for the final two friendlies against France and Croatia ahead of the World Cup. The 34-year-old footballer was included in the preliminary list by national team coach Carlo Ancelotti. However, a fresh injury concern has now emerged.
Butler hints at stepping down after Bangladesh lose to Uzbekistan in Asian Cup
Despite high hopes, the Bangladesh women’s football team ended their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a defeat. After earlier losses to China and North Korea, the side suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Uzbekistan. Following the loss, head coach Peter Butler hinted that he may step down from his role.
Bangladesh exit AFC Women’s Asian Cup
Bangladesh’s campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup came to an end after a heavy 4–0 defeat to the Uzbekistan women's national football team in their final group-stage match in Perth, Australia. Despite a spirited performance in the first half, fatigue in the second half proved costly for Peter Butler’s side, ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.