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BCB election likely in first or second week of June: Tamim
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is currently being run by an 11-member ad-hoc committee led by Tamim Iqbal. The National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the BCB governing body led by Aminul Islam on April 7 and tasked the ad-hoc committee with organising elections within 90 days.
Bangladesh level series with easy win
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. The hosts chased down the target of 199 runs in just 35.3 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday. They had 87 balls in hand.
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets in 1st ODI
Despite a batting collapse early in the first ODI of the three-match series, the Bangladesh women's team was on course for a big win thanks to Sharmin Akter's brilliant fifty and cameos from Shorna and Sobhana. However, Sri Lanka turned the match around by taking four Bangladesh wickets for just two runs towards the end. After the drama, Bangladesh eventually won by three wickets in Rajshahi on Monday, April 20.
Bayern Munich clinch 34th Bundesliga title in style
Bayern Munich have secured their record-extending 34th Bundesliga title after defeating VfB Stuttgart, sealing the championship with four matches remaining in the season.
BCB bids farewell to Rubel Hossain with special tribute in Mirpur
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has honoured former national team pacer Rubel Hossain with a formal farewell, recognising his contributions to Bangladesh cricket over a 12-year international career.
Bangladesh-Sri Lanka women's series trophy unveiled in Rajshahi
The trophy for the three-match ODI series between the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka women's teams was unveiled in Rajshahi on Sunday, April 19. The trophy was unveiled at an event held at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium at noon by Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu.
171 more athletes added to govt allowance scheme
The government has expanded its athlete allowance programme, bringing an additional 171 athletes under the scheme in its second phase, raising the total number of beneficiaries to 300.
Real Sociedad stun Atlético in shootout to claim Copa glory
Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey after defeating Atlético Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time in Seville.
Mirpur, Sylhet to host Pakistan Tests in May
Bangladesh will host Pakistan for a two-match Test series next month, with matches scheduled in Mirpur and Sylhet as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Captains treated like kings, others like commoners: Tapash Baisya
Former Bangladesh pacer Tapash Baisya has sharply criticised the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly introduced “Captains Card” initiative, calling it discriminatory and damaging to team unity.