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Bangladesh win over Bhutan in SAFF Championship opener

Bangladesh began their SAFF Championship-2026 with a 1-0 victory over Bhutan at the National Stadium, as substitute Mohammad Ibrahim scored the decisive goal in the 68th minute after the hosts had missed several chances. Bangladesh suffered a setback before kick-off when captain Topu Barman was una

Litton Das out of Zimbabwe-Afghanistan tri-Series

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the entire Zimbabwe-Afghanistan tri-series after failing to meet the required fitness standards following a right hip joint injury, team physiotherapist Bayazedul Islam Khan said. Doubts over Litton’s availability emerged when Towhid H

Why is Bangladesh so much worried

At the Asian Games cricket tournament, the pitch is not causing as much concern as the weather in Japan. Rain has been coming down suddenly, affecting the matches as well. Bangladesh head coach Mohammad Salahuddin’s comments also reflected his concerns about the weather.

Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina’s national football team, ending his international career after Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The Argentina World Cup-winning footballer confirmed his decision in an open letter posted on social

Bangladesh in tough group of U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers

Bangladesh have been drawn into Group C of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers, with the draw taking place in Kuala Lumpur. Their opponents in the group are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Syria, Bhutan, and Macau. The draw was held today at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where 35 teams wer

Controversial' coach absent from press conference, Bangladesh team to leave for Uzbekistan tonight

The Bangladesh team will leave for Uzbekistan tonight to take part in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Ahead of their departure, a press conference was held at the BFF House, but head coach Gerard Jones was absent, as were all the players. Questions were raised about the coach’s absence, but BFF t

Bangladesh beat Australia by 9 wickets in Darwin to seal first-ever Test win on Australian soil

Bangladesh made history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin, registering their first Test victory on Australian soil. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, the tourists chased down 57 and wrapped up the match inside three and a half days.

Bangladesh U-20 coach raises safety concerns

Bangladesh Under-20 coach Gerard Jones has raised concerns about his safety and the handling of his personal financial information, saying a series of unsettling experiences in Dhaka have left him feeling “scared”, “vulnerable” and “alone”. Jones, an English coach working in Bangladesh, said he had

Will India come to Bangladesh to play Cricket

Political tensions have created uncertainty over India’s tour of Bangladesh. Amid the uncertainty, however, state minister of sports Aminul Haque has offered some hope regarding the series. He said that efforts are underway to resolve all the complications surrounding the series very soon.

Hamza Chowdhury is favourite footballer of Adam Abbas

Within just a year, Hamza Choudhury has become the heartbeat of the Bangladesh football team. Along with scoring goals, he has also been providing assists. Not only at Dhaka’s National Stadium, but even when Bangladesh plays at venues abroad, the stands often echo with chants of ‘Hamza, Hamza.’ Aft

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday. Argentinian media reported Jorge Messi had passed away on Friday in a hospital in Rosario. "His constant companionship and behind-the-scen

Where New York Is Nurturing Bangladesh’s Footballers of Tomorrow

On a quiet afternoon in Brooklyn, the football fields at Parade Ground are anything but quiet. Across the sprawling complex, boys and girls of different ages are spread across the pitches, training under different coaches, working on their skills and competing in practice games. For a moment, the s

Miraz Hits Century in Warm-up Match

Mehidy Hasan Miraz answered his critics in emphatic fashion with an unbeaten century, but the rest of Bangladesh's batting line-up endured a disappointing outing as the tourists were bowled out for 263 against a Cricket Australia XI in their warm-up match ahead of the Test series. Miraz, who recent

Australia's T20 Tournament Schedule Released, Check Out Bangladesh's Fixtures

Northern Territory (NT) Cricket has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Top End T20 Tournament, set to feature nine teams over a 10-day competition. Among the participants is the Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team. Although not every team will face each other, each side is guaranteed at least six

BCB Clarifies Its Position on Umpire Saikat

Amid widespread discussion and criticism over the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision to accept umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat's resignation a year after it was submitted, the board issued an explanation on Tuesday. The BCB said it did not renew Saikat's contract because of his appoint

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.