Bangladesh cricket officials pledged to maintain balanced pitch preparation at Mirpur following the venue's first five-day Test in over two years, with groundsman Tony Hemming delivering consecutive surfaces that aided both batting and spin bowling during a series sweep against Ireland. Grounds Committee Chairman Khaled Masud Pilot confirmed authorities would continue producing competitive wickets that challenge both disciplines equally.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto advocated for pitches calibrated to exploit visiting opponents' weaknesses while providing local players with conditions resembling those encountered abroad. The skipper argued that practice facilities mirroring overseas challenges would accelerate skill development among...
Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto urged his players to participate in extended four-day competitions during the lengthy interval before facing Pakistan in March, hoping sustained match activity will preserve competitive sharpness following a series sweep against Ireland. The captain emphasized that maintaining playing rhythm through domestic tournaments would help the squad continue their recent success, though scheduling conflicts with the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League may complicate those plans.
Shanto requested that senior cricketers mentor younger prospects to strengthen first-class standards, noting improvements in domestic competition while acknowledging significant development remains necessary. The National...
Bangladesh crashed out of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup semifinals after Chinese Taipei prevailed 25-18 at Mirpur's Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium, though the hosts claimed bronze by advancing further than their fifth-place finish at the 2012 tournament. Captain Rupali Akter competed in her final international appearance as the team briefly held advantages during the contest before superior tactics from their opponents shifted control.
Defender Mst Srity Akhtar acknowledged the victors possessed better velocity and coordination while expressing pride that earning hardware on home ground would encourage young women to pursue the sport. Chinese Taipei advances to meet defending titleholders India in the championship match.
Bangladesh A's bowlers dismantled Pakistan Shaheens for just 125 runs during the Rising Stars Asia Cup championship match in Doha. Captain Akbar Ali opted to field after winning the coin toss, bringing left-arm spinner Mahfuzur Rahman and fast bowler Mohammad Mrittunjoy into the starting eleven. The opposition lost wickets rapidly as Yasir Khan departed for zero on the opening delivery, while Mohammad Faiq and Ghazi Ghori contributed minimal runs.
Saad Masood provided the strongest resistance with 38 from 26 deliveries, smashing six boundaries before falling in the penultimate over. Maaz Sadaqat added 23 and Arafat Minhas scored 25, but Pakistan never established momentum after their early collapse left them at 25 for three.
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Bangladesh's High Court identified former Teknaf police chief Pradeep Kumar Das as the architect behind the fatal shooting of retired military officer Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, according to a lengthy ruling published on the Supreme Court website. Justices Md Mostafizur Rahman and Md Sagir Hossain determined that Das physically assaulted the victim at a Cox's Bazar checkpoint, fracturing ribs and crushing his neck, while accomplice Md Liaqat Ali fired multiple rounds into the unarmed man.
The appellate panel upheld capital punishment for both officers and confirmed life sentences for six additional defendants, imposing financial penalties on each convicted individual. Defense attorneys have one month to challenge the decision before...
Bangladesh's cricket administration will gather with Dhaka Premier Division participants at The Westin Dhaka to address tensions threatening the domestic league's stability. Board President, Md. Amirul Islam summoned club presidents and general secretaries for discussions spanning athlete protection, organizational oversight and competitive standards.
Forty-three Dhaka franchises declared a boycott following recent board elections, forcing the postponement of the First Division tournament. The Cricketers' Welfare Association has mediated between administrators and dissenting organizations, with representatives meeting Bulbul and other officials to broker peace.
Another session will bring together 76 clubs alongside board and welfare...
Mohammedan SC and Abahani Ltd will meet in a relegation battle when the Bangladesh Football League resumes following a month-long break at Cumilla's Shaheed Dhirendranath Stadium. Both storied franchises remain stuck at the table's base with single points through two matches, transforming their traditional rivalry into a survival contest.
Reigning champions Mohammedan face organizational chaos as unpaid salaries and irregular training sessions have created friction between players and administrators. Head coach Alfaz Ahmed acknowledged that squad members approached him requesting money while expressing reluctance about competing. The club dropped their opener 2-0 to Fortis FC before salvaging a 1-1 result against Police FC. Abahani...
Bangladesh football officials unveiled financial details for preparations ahead of the nation's debut appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia. Federation President Tabith Awal outlined plans to invest approximately Tk3 crore in arranging competitive fixtures rather than extended training camps under the Mission Australia initiative.
The squad relocated from the capital to Chattogram's Korean EPZ facility under head coach Peter Butler's direction. Authorities scheduled a three-team competition against Malaysia and Azerbaijan following earlier test matches in Thailand. Officials anticipate additional warm-up contests and early arrival for weather adjustment before the continental championship begins in March.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey sat down with Jatiya Party Chairman Anisul Islam Mahmud at a Dhaka hotel to hear concerns about electoral conditions ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary vote. Mahmud told Botchwey his party cannot compete fairly under the present circumstances, citing administrative dysfunction, ongoing violence, and unresolved legal actions targeting party officials.
The opposition leader emphasized that numerous false charges remain pending against his colleagues, while many face overseas travel restrictions lacking proper justification. Mahmud declared his organization will boycott the ballot unless authorities dismiss fabricated cases and remove movement limitations imposed on party members...
