Sports
The interim government led by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Thursday, with portfolio distribution completed by noon on Friday. Asif Mahmud, one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination movement, has been appointed adviser to the ministry of Youth and Sports.The anti-discrimi...
Sports,Football
The Bangladesh Women's National Football Team's training camp, currently housed within the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) building, may be relocated to the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) due to ongoing mass upsurge in the country.The BFF had established a permanent camp for...
Sports,Cricket
Bangladesh cricket has emerged from a period of enforced hibernation following the recent mass upsurge. The Bangladesh A team’s departure for Pakistan was scheduled for August 6 and the tour due to commence from Wednesday but was thrown into disarray by the escalating violence.Now, they are li...
The Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council (SKKP) annually recognises the country's top athletes, federations, and organisers across eight categories. This year, twelve individuals and organisations will be honoured.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will present the awards on Monday, marking the 75th b...
Defender Tapu Burman was counting down the days to his holiday. The chance to spend quality time with his eight-month-old son, Sagnik, was a much-needed respite from the rigours of the football season.With the 17th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign looming on the horizon, the defender’s...
A 25-strong table tennis squad has jetted off to Hunan Province, China, for an intensive training camp. This marks a historic moment as it’s the first time such a large contingent of Bangladeshi players has ventured abroad for focused training. The 42-day programme aims to develop young talent...
National,Back Page
Bangladesh, a nation entwined with rivers, finds itself in the ironic position of being a drowning force in the world of swimming. Despite the aquatic heritage, the sport is floundering, hampered by a dearth of basic facilities. A prime example of this neglect is the electronic scoreboard at the Sye...
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is on the cusp of a game-changing project, with FIFA set to pump a whopping Tk39 crore into a residential training academy in the coastal district of Cox’s Bazar. The proposed ‘BFF Centre of Excellence’ is poised to transform the nation’s ...
Paris has rolled out the red carpet for the world's greatest sporting extravaganza, with the Olympic Games opening ceremony kicking off to a glittering start last night. The ceremony began at 11:30 p.m. (Bangladesh time) in Paris. Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, and Gojira, the first ...
Sports,Hockey
Bangladesh seldom gets the chance to participate in invitational hockey tournaments. The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) had hoped to send a team to Taiwan after receiving an invitation for the first time in a long while.The team was scheduled to begin training on 8th July for the eight-nation to...
National Sports Council (NSC) of Bangladesh has distributed funds for training and competition to 59 sports federations/associations for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The total allocation amounts to TK 17 crore 59 lakh 39 thousand, representing a mere 0.278% increase over the previous year.While some fed...
A cloud of financial uncertainty continues to hang over Bangladeshi sports federations, with the exception of the powerful Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The National Sports Council's (NSC) recently approved budget of TK 36 crore (approximately $4.2 million) for the 2024-25 financial year offer...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has a well-worn path when it comes to the tricky wicket of appointing foreign coaches. Cast your minds back to the chaos that unfolded after Chandrika Hathurusingha's first stint in charge came to an abrupt end. The BCB, in a right old pickle, were forced to find a...
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 30th, amidst a backdrop of financial constraints and unresolved issue of compensation to players. Notably, a sum of £40,000 was reportedly spent on the meeting for the inclusion of four women's league co...
Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) confirmed the participation of five athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 26th to August 11th.Swimmers Samiul Islam Rafi and Sonia Akhtar, shooter Rabiul Islam, and sprinter Imranur Rahman all received wild cards, allowing them to compete de...
Sports,Chess
In the golden decades of the seventies and eighties, Niaz Morshed reigned supreme in the realm of chess. The year 1988 witnessed a prodigious feat as a mere 14-year-old, Ziaur Rahman, seized the national chess championship, leaving spectators in awe. Previously, it was Niaz Morshed who, at the tende...
All the federations, organisations, and sports establishments of the country fall under the auspices of the National Sports Council (NSC). Almost annually, the NSC embarks on construction and refurbishment of sports facilities to ensure the continuity and development of sports.The gymnasium, housed ...
The Copa America quarter-finals are set, and all eyes are on a potential final rematch of epic proportions – Argentina versus Brazil in the final. Both South American giants secured their spots in the knockout stages, with Argentina boasting a dominant record and Brazil showcasing a pragmatic ...
While Bangladesh cricket faces challenges, the nation's young hockey teams have recently enjoyed success. Both the boys' and girls' U-21 teams qualified for their respective Asia Cups in Singapore. However, these victories are overshadowed by significant issues within the Bangladesh Hock...
Chandika Hathurusingha, the Bangladesh coach, has come under fire for his alleged micromanagement and preference for a docile captain. Critics claim he sought a skipper who wouldn't challenge his decisions, leading to the controversial appointment of Najmul Hussain Shanto.Shanto's elevation ...
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