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Bangladesh taste second worst defeat in their Test history
Nov 1, 2024In the second and final cricket test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today, the Bangladesh men’s cricket team put on one of the most shocking performances to suffer an embarrassing loss to South Africa,... -
BCB cancels directorship of Papon and 10 others
Oct 31, 2024The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has cancelled the directorship of its former president, Nazmul Hassan Papon, along with 10 other directors. This decision was made during the 15th meeting of the Board of Directors last night.... -
CA to accord reception to SAFF winning women’s footballers Saturday
Oct 31, 2024Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will host a reception on Saturday to honor the victorious Bangladesh women’s football team, who recently clinched the SAFF Championship title. The event will take place at the State Guest House... -
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
Oct 31, 2024As the first official sponsor of the contentious 2025 Club World Cup, Chinese electronics giant Hisense strengthened its ties with FIFA on Wednesday. Football’s governing body has not yet announced any broadcast deals, and the US... -
Bangladesh women’s football team rewrites history
Oct 30, 2024In Wednesday’s thrilling final match at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, the Bangladeshi women’s football team once again made the country proud by winning the coveted SAFF Women’s Championship title by defeating host Nepal by... -
Uncapped Bethell in England squad for New Zealand Test tour
Oct 30, 2024For their forthcoming Test tour of New Zealand, England released a 16-man team on Tuesday that featured uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Jamie Smith, a wicketkeeper-batsman, was left out because of paternity leave. Having made... -
Rodri wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid boycott
Oct 30, 2024Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was won the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, while Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony. With Real Madrid’s Liga and... -
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Oct 27, 2024Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen defeated Sofia Kenin 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, in the final to win the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday, her third championship of the year. Despite two rain delays, China’s Zheng, the... -
Bangladesh win toss, bat in first Test against South Africa
Oct 21, 2024On Monday, in the first of two Test matches between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mirpur, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto chose to bat after winning the toss. The Test is Bangladesh’s first international cricket match since... -
Germany win in Nations League as 10-man Dutch rescue point
Oct 12, 2024On Friday, Germany defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 to move one step closer to the Nations League quarterfinals as the 10-man Netherlands salvaged a 1-1 draw in Hungary. Deniz Undav scored twice in the victory. After...
