TECNO brings technology to SAFF Championship opening

Staff Correspondent TECNO, the title sponsor of the TECNO SAFF Championship Bangladesh 2026, marked the tournament’s opening with a technology-led celebration at the National Stadium in Dhaka, combining immersive projections, laser displays, music, robotics and South Asian cultural elements.The opening ceremony featured the official unveiling of the championship trophy in the presence of State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohamed Aminul Haque, Bangladesh Football Federation President Tabith Awal, SAFF Senior Vice President Jaswar Umaru Lebbe, SAFF General Secretary Purushottam Kattel and Ismartu Technology BD Limited CEO Rezwanul Hoque.Following the unveiling, the guests met and exchanged greetings with players and match officials.Speaking at the event, Rezwanul Hoque said football brought people together and TECNO wanted to make those moments more engaging through technology and creativity.TECNO General Manager Jack Guo said the partnership aimed to bring advanced technolo...

SAFF names United Medical College Hospital medical partner for 2026 championship

United Medical College Hospital has been entrusted with providing medical support for SAFF Championship 2026. Organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), the tournament is receiving emergency healthcare services from the hospital for participating players and spectators.In line with SAFF's medical requirements, United Medical College Hospital is deploying 3 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, 4 specialist doctors, 4 nurses, and 8 healthcare professionals at the National Stad...

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IDEB unveils week-long program marking it’s 56th anniversary emphasizing technical education & natl development

Staff CorrespondentThe Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) is set to celebrate its 56th Anniversary and Public Engineering Day–2026 under the grand theme: “Skilled Diploma Engineers, Developed Country—Bangladesh First.”The announcement came on Friday during a press conference held at the IDEB Bhaban in Kakrail, Dhaka.The keynote address was presented by IDEB Convener Engineer Md. Kabir Hossain, while Member Secretary Engineer Kazi Sakhawat Hossain answered questions from journalists.Addressing the press conference Engr. Kabir Hossain highlighted the crucial contributions of skilled diploma engineers to national development, the enhancement of technical education standards, and the importance of building a technology-driven Bangladesh.During the press...

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Hridoy turns maiden Test century into double hundred in Sylhet

Towhid Hridoy converted his maiden Test century into 200 on the third day of the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet on Saturday, taking Bangladesh to 331 for eight, 25 runs behind the visitors' first-innings 356.Hridoy reached his double hundred off 304 balls, with 19 fours and seven sixes, after coming in with Bangladesh on 36 for two on the second day. Taskin Ahmed was with him on one.His innings is the highest by a Bangladesh batter in a maiden Test century, surpassing Mominul Haque's 181.It is also the highest Test score at the Sylhet International Stadium.Hridoy had been on 100 at lunch, with Bangladesh on 205 for seven. He then added a century stand for the eighth wicket with Taijul Islam, only the third 100-run stand for the eighth wicket by Bangladesh in Tests.The record is 144, by Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz against Zimbabwe in 2018.Taijul made 22 before he was out, and Hridoy added 30 more with Taskin to complete his double century.Hridoy took a blow to the ribs in the 85th over when he missed a pull against a short ball from Jayden Seales, and went down in pain. He pulled the next delivery, another bouncer, for runs.He was on 190 at tea, with Bangladesh on 318 for eight.Hridoy had made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in June. Before this match, he had scored 54 runs in two Tests.Bangladesh are batting a man short, with opener Shadman Islam unable to bat in the first innings after injuring his ankle while fielding on Friday.Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has taken four for 87 for West Indies. -UNB...

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