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Brazil-Morocco match: Supercomputer predicts winner's chances
In the FIFA rankings, Brazil and Morocco are closely placed. The Selecao are in sixth place, while the African side are seventh. The two teams will begin their World Cup Group C campaign at the New Jersey Stadium in New York at 4:00 am Bangladesh time on Sunday, June 14. Brazil will take the field as the expected favourite, but Morocco, who have lost just two matches since 2023, will not surrender easily.
BCBL Bankers Futsal Championship 2026 inaugurated by Bankers' Club
The 'BCBL Bankers Futsal Championship 2026', organised to promote sports, camaraderie, and inter-bank relations among professionals in the country's banking sector, was inaugurated on Saturday afternoon, June 13, at the Bashundhara Sports City in the capital.
Cricketer Nayeem describes 'horrifying experience' at press conference
National cricketer Nayeem Hasan has alleged that police choked him by the throat and harassed him after forcing him into a CNG auto-rickshaw in Chattogram. He described the incident as a "horrifying and mentally devastating experience" .
What happened to Nayeem Hasan is unacceptable: Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President and former captain Tamim Iqbal has strongly condemned the incident involving national team cricketer Nayeem Hasan. He said what happened to Nayeem is not acceptable in any way, and the BCB will take all necessary steps regarding the matter.
Kane Williamson puts curtain down on 16-year career on international cricket
New Zealand batting great and former captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished 16-year career that ranks among the finest in the country's cricketing history.
New York names two streets after Pele, Thierry Henry to honour football legends
The city of New York has temporarily renamed two streets to honour football legends Pele and Thierry Henry as a tribute to hosting the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
Brazil World Cup winner footballer Brito passes away
Brito, one of Brazil’s finest defenders and a key member of the country’s iconic 1970 FIFA World Cup-winning team, has passed away at the age of 86.
Women’s T20 World Cup begins today
The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway on Friday (June 12) in England, marking the start of a global cricket showcase running alongside a packed international sporting calendar.
Miraz hospitalised after historic series win over Australia
In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Bangladesh triumphed over Australia by 5 wickets in the second ODI at Mirpur, sealing a landmark series victory—their first ever against the Australians in ODI cricket with a match still to play. The team’s monumental win, however, was overshadowed by alarming news as captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was hospitalized following the match.
History repeats at the Azteca as Mexico face South Africa in World Cup opener
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a Group A clash between Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, with the match starting at 1:00 am Bangladesh time following an opening ceremony.