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Sports legend Abdus Sadeque passes away
Veteran sports figure and one of Bangladesh’s most versatile athletes Abdus Sadeque has passed away on Saturday morning (June 20) while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital's Gulshan area. He was 78.
Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to face trial over rape allegation
Morocco international footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial after a French court decided there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a rape allegation against him.
Death-over drama costs Bangladesh T20 series defeat against Australia
Bangladesh fell short by seven runs in a closely fought second T20I in Chattogram as Australia secured the series with a tense victory defending 196.
Bangladesh handed 197-run challenge in series-saving second T20I
Australia posted a formidable 196 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs against Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series in Chattogram, setting the hosts a challenging target of 197 runs to level the series.
BCB hikes cleaning staff salaries by 50 percent
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has increased the salaries of the cleaning staff working at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur by 50 percent. This decision has been implemented under the initiative of Board President Tamim Iqbal.
Bangladesh women suffer heavy defeat to Australia
The match went as it was supposed to. Bangladesh women could not stand up to Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Bangladesh lost to Australia by 4 wickets in the first T20I
Bangladesh lost by 4 wickets to Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series. After being all out for 131 runs in the allotted 20 overs, Australia chased down the target of 132 with 4 wickets and 10 balls to spare.
Australia bundle Bangladesh for 131 in T20 series opener
Bangladesh were restricted to 131 all out by Australia in the opening match of the T20 series in Chattogram on Wednesday, as the visitors’ disciplined spin attack dismantled the hosts’ batting line-up.
Bangladesh elect to bat against Australia with Hridoy in lead
Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the T20I series opener in Chattogram.
Messi draws emotional tribute from wife Antonela after historic treble
Lionel Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria, which powered Argentina to a commanding 3–0 victory in their World Cup opener, was followed by an emotional social media message from his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.