Bangladesh footballers head to Nepal for double action this September. The national team faces their neighbors twice at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. Officials from Nepal's football association made the announcement Monday. These friendlies happen on September 6 and 9 during the FIFA break. Both countries want to sharpen their skills before bigger competitions.
The Tigers currently sit at spot 183 on the world rankings. Nepal holds position 175 which makes them slightly better on paper. Bangladesh needs these warm-up games before their crucial qualifier against Hong Kong. The Hong Kong showdown takes place October 9 at home in Dhaka. Group C standings show Bangladesh in third place for Asian Cup qualifying.
Recent form shows mixed...
Bangladesh Bank chief Ahsan H Mansur made a shocking statement about the country's money problems. He told reporters that banks cannot improve without major political changes happening first. The governor agreed with Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed who said similar things just days earlier. Mansur spoke at his Dhaka office during a Monday press meeting. He believes no banking policy will work until politics gets fixed.
The finance adviser had already warned people about banking reform limits. Ahmed said the current temporary government cannot fix the banking mess. He thinks only an elected government can tackle these serious money issues. The adviser made these comments during a Saturday announcement. Political stability must come...
Young Bangladesh cricketers head to Africa for major tournament action. The Under-19 squad faces Zimbabwe and South Africa across multiple weeks of competition. This tri-nation series helps prepare them for the big World Cup tournament coming up. Nine matches happen before the final showdown decides the winner. Harare becomes the battleground from late July through early August.
Bangladesh opens against South Africa on July 26th for their first test. The teams clash again on July 31st and August 6th for more heated action. Zimbabwe enters the mix on July 28th, August 1st, and August 8th. Each match counts toward final standings and tournament placement. The young Tigers must bring their best game to succeed.
Round-robin format means...
Bangladesh health officials counted eleven fresh coronavirus cases during the past day. The country's infection numbers climbed to over twenty million confirmed cases since the pandemic began. Medical workers tested three hundred thirty-four people for the virus between Sunday and Monday morning. The positive test rate hit just over three percent for that twenty-four hour period.
Death numbers stayed the same as no one died from COVID during the latest reporting cycle. The total death count remains at twenty-nine thousand five hundred twenty-three people. However, twenty-four people have died from the virus since January started this year. The overall death rate based on confirmed cases sits at just under one and a half percent...
Mohammad Saifuddin finally broke his drought after thirteen long months away from international cricket. The pace bowler grabbed fifteen wickets during nine BPL 2024 matches and earned his spot back against Zimbabwe. He picked up eight wickets across four games but still missed out on World Cup selection. The setback started a rough patch that tested his mental strength and career focus. His journey back to the national team proved anything but smooth sailing.
Personal problems piled up as Saifuddin faced multiple challenges off the field. His wife expected their baby and he took leave from the A team to support her during this time. Visa troubles blocked his chance to play for Canada's Global T20 League tournament. Mental exhaustion...
The head of Bangladesh's tax collection agency sent a clear message to workers who caused trouble during recent protests. Abdur Rahman Khan told reporters that rule-breakers would pay the price for their actions. Staff members who crossed the line during demonstrations at the main tax office should expect different treatment. Workers who stick to their duties and act professionally have nothing to worry about. The NBR chairman made these comments during a Monday meeting with news reporters at his Dhaka office.
Khan shared some good news about money collection during the recent fiscal year. His department brought in over 3.68 lakh crore taka through June 30th. The final numbers might show even more cash flowing into government coffers...
Two Bangladesh soccer stars flew to Bhutan on Monday morning after making history for their country. Ritu Porna Chakma and Monika Chakma landed at their new team Paro FC following a crazy travel schedule. Both women helped Bangladesh reach the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after beating three other countries. The team defeated Bahrain, Myanmar, and Turkmenistan during the qualifying matches. Their success earned them a spot at the major tournament coming up.
The players barely had time to sleep before catching another plane. The Bangladesh team touched down from Myanmar at 1:45 AM on Monday morning after their big wins. Fans threw a huge party at Hatirjheel starting at 3:15 AM to celebrate the historic achievement. Ritu and Monika spent...
A deadly crash between a bus and auto-rickshaw left three people dead on Monday afternoon near Tangail. Two women lost their lives when the vehicles smashed into each other at Baghil area around 2pm. The accident also hurt two other passengers who needed emergency medical care. Police officer Md Ariful Islam told reporters about the tragic incident that shook the local community. The bus belonged to Binimoy Paribahan company and was traveling from Dhaka toward Dhanbari.
Witnesses saw the bus slam head-first into the CNG-powered auto-rickshaw during the afternoon hours. Local people rushed to help the five victims and quickly took them to nearby hospitals. Doctors at Dhanbari and Madhupur health centers worked to save the injured...
Sri Lanka Cricket picked their team for the upcoming battle against Bangladesh on Monday. The squad has 17 players ready to fight across three Twenty20 matches. Charith Asalanka takes charge as captain for the home team. Officials made several roster changes from their last Twenty20 series against New Zealand back during January. The cricket board wanted fresh faces and veteran experience for this important series.
Three familiar names returned to represent Sri Lanka after missing recent action. Dasun Shanaka earned his spot back on the team after being away. Chamika Karunaratne also rejoined the squad for these crucial games. Dunith Wellalage got another chance to prove himself on the international stage. Eshan Malinga received his...
