Tuesday, 22 Jul, 2025

Sports

Christie penalty takes Scots closer to Nations League elevation

The biggest compliment that can be paid to Scotland is that they did not panic when the Republic of Ireland threatened to rip up their script. Only a draw was required from this clash for the same outcome from Tuesday’s meeting with Ukraine to see Steve Clarke’s men seal top

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic set new bar for next generations

Here is one way to look at what Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and the now-retired Roger Federer accomplished: The group known as the Big Three of men’s tennis accumulated so many Grand Slam titles — 63 in all — that it seems unlikely anyone will reach the standards they

BFF compensates women footballers for stolen money

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has compensated for the money the SAFF champion women footballers lost at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday following their return to the country. BFF Women's Wing Chairman and FIFA Council Member Mahfuza Akhter Kiran,

Tigers keen to beat UAE to keep winning habit going 

Bangladesh are eying to keep the winning going, as they will take on United Arab Emirates in the first match of the two-T20 international series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium tomorrow (Sunday).  The match will start at 8 pm as per Bangladesh Time. Bangladesh won just

Bangladesh qualify for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023

Bangladesh confirmed their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa by beating Thailand by 11 runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament at Abu Dhabi on Friday night. Salma Khatun claimed 3-18 with her wily off-spin as Bangladesh

Messi scores twice in Argentina win over Honduras 

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina produced a comfortable 3-0 win over Honduras to extend their unbeaten run to 34 games. The 35-year-old was at the centre of the action for the opener, lobbing the ball over the defence to Papu Gomez, who gifted Lautaro Martinez a tap-in. Messi

England relegated after Nations League loss to Italy 

England suffered the embarrassment of relegation from their Uefa Nations League group after slumping to defeat against Italy in Milan. Giacomo Raspadori's stunning 68th-minute strike broke the deadlock in the San Siro as a game that lacked any spark finally came to life after the

Tearful Roger Federer waves farewell after Laver Cup loss

A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup. The 41-year-old received a long ovation after walking off court for the final time as he retired as a professional. The Swiss, who won

‘Choudhury can have huge impact if he elects to play for Bangladesh’ 

Hamza Choudhury can become a beacon of inspiration for the next generation if he chooses to play international football for Bangladesh, says Watford head coach Rob Edwards. The Loughborough-born former England U21 midfielder, who has Grenadien and Sylheti heritage, last week opened the

Sabina given hero’s welcome on return to hometown Satkhira

Skipper Sabina Khatun, who led the Bangladesh national women’s football team to its maiden SAFF Women’s Football Championship triumph, was given a warm reception to her hometown of Satkhira on Friday (Sep 23).  Sabina was received by the Satkhira District Sport

Babar masterclass helps Pakistan level series against England

Pakistan mounted a great comeback into the series on the back of a stunning century from Babar Azam along with a brilliant 88* from Mohammad Rizwan in the second T20I against England. Toss: England opted to bat Result: Pakistan won by 10 wickets England falter after fiery start

Federer to bid emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday (Sep 23). The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021

FIFA tier-1: Bangladesh beat Cambodia by 1-0 

The Bangladesh men's football team brought some good news as they beat host Cambodia by a solitary goal in the first FIFA tier-1 Friendly match held today (Thursday) at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This much-expected victory will definitely give

PM declares prize money for women footballers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Sep 22) announced providing prize money to all the players of the Bangladesh Women Football Team in recognition of clinching maiden title of the SAFF Women's Championship beating Nepal by 3-1 goals, after returning home from the USA.   The

T20 WC Qualifiers: Tigresses beat USA, secure 3rd straight win 

The record second wicket partnership between Murshida Khatun and captain Nigar Sultana Joty helped Bangladesh secure a 55-run win over USA in their last Group match of the T20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (Sep 21).  With this, Bangladesh ensured all

The Oval and Lord’s to host WTC finals in 2023 and 2025

The World Test Championship 2023 Final will be hosted by The Oval in June 2023 while the 2025 Final will be played at Lord's. The two venues in London will succeed Southampton, which hosted the inaugural final between New Zealand and India in 2021. New Zealand emerged as the

Bashundhara Group to felicitate SAFF women champions 

Bashundhara Group, the largest business conglomerate in the country, has already announced to host a felicitation programme in the next month for the Bangladesh women's football team, the new and proud winners of the SAFF Women's Championship 2022.  A total of 13

Build house for football star Rupna Chakma, PM directs 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to build a house for Rupna Chakma, a member of Bangladesh Women Football Team that clinched the SAFF Women's Championship-2022 title, in her Rangamati hometown.  The premier, now in New York to attend the 77th

SAFF women champions receive grand welcome upon return

Bangladesh women's football team, the new champions of SAFF Women's Championship with an all-win record, reached Dhaka. The women's football team landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 1:40 pm on Wednesday (Sep 21).   State Minister for Youth and

BCB announces Tk 50 lakh reward for SAFF champion girls

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today (Sep 21) announced a cash reward of Tk 50 lakh for the Bangladesh Women's football team who clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship title for the first time.  The BCB announced it through a press