Gold’s Gym Bashundhara head shines in Thailand
Bangladeshi bodybuilder Nazim Sheikh has achieved outstanding success on the international stage, winning three gold medals and one silver at a prestigious competition in Thailand and flying the red-and-green flag high. Sheikh, who serves as head trainer at Gold’s Gym Bashundhara, clinched the titles at the recently held “IFBB Pro Qualifier Show 2025” in Thailand. Gold’s Gym Bangladesh...
Shakib wants career farewell on home ground
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan wants to return home to play a match in all three formats before ending his international career, the 38-year-old said. Considered the greatest cricketer ever produced by Bangladesh, Shakib left the country after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year. The all-rounder had been a member of parliament for the Awami League led by...
Saudi Arabia lose to Morocco in final group match of Arab Cup
Morocco booked their place in the Arab Cup knockout stages after defeating Saudi Arabia on Monday, but Oman’s victory over Comoros in their final group game was not enough to keep their campaign alive. Needing only a draw to progress, Morocco took all three points against the Green Falcons, who missed a crucial second-half penalty. The Saudis, already through to the knockouts, made...
Mustafizur shines as Dubai Capitals secure big win
Mustafizur Rahman produced another impressive spell in the ILT20 as Dubai Capitals defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 83 runs at Dubai International Stadium last night. After a powerful batting display from Rovman Powell and Jordan Cox, Mustafizur’s controlled bowling helped seal a comprehensive victory. Batting first, Dubai lost both openers early but the momentum shifted in the...
Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida. Argentina superstar Messi provided assists for two goals and helped create another to spark wild celebrations before a rapturous home crowd at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Miami took the lead after an early Edier Ocampo...
Star-studded 2026 World Cup draw sets groups
A star-studded FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw on Friday (December 5) at the John F. Kennedy Center set the stage for next year’s expanded tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The show opened with a live performance by Andrea Bocelli and featured celebrity hosts, before FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed fans. Infantino also presented United States...
Turkey widens match-betting probe, detains 46 in top tiers
Turkish prosecutors ordered the detention of 46 people—including 29 top-flight footballers, club presidents, referees, commentators and intermediaries—in a widening insider-betting probe that has shaken professional football across the country. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said on Friday (December 5) that 27 players are suspected of betting on matches involving their own...
FIFA’s Trump ‘Peace Prize’ ignites neutrality backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino handed Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw, triggering sharp criticism and fresh questions about world football’s claim of political neutrality. Infantino praised Trump’s “actions” to promote unity as he presented the award on Friday (December 5) in Washington, D.C. FIFA did not publish selection criteria for the new...
Bhola opens Tk 52cr Ghaznabi Stadium, new facilities
The long-awaited Ghaznabi Stadium in Bhola, rebuilt to modern standards along with a new swimming pool and the Charfassion Mini Stadium, opened on Thursday afternoon (December 4), fulfilling a long-standing aspiration of local sports fans. Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan inaugurated the facilities virtually. He said the new venues would inject fresh...
Saikat becomes first Bangladeshi umpire in Ashes
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat has become the first Bangladeshi to be appointed to umpire in an Ashes Test, a milestone that drew warm congratulations from Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes. Kayes posted a message on his official Facebook page on Wednesday (December 3), saying the Ashes assignment represented “a proud and historic moment not only for you, Saikat bhai, but for the entire...
Mbappé brace lifts Real, cuts gap to Barça to one point
Kylian Mbappé struck twice and set up another as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3–0 at San Mamés, trimming Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to a single point. Under pressure after three winless league games — a 0–0 draw with Rayo Vallecano, a 2–2 draw with Elche and a 1–1 draw with Girona — Madrid started fast and never let up. Mbappé opened the scoring in the...
Haaland hits 100 Premier League goals in record time
Goal machine Erling Haaland has reached another historic landmark, becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, as he struck early against Fulham to cap a dazzling start to his season. The Norwegian striker had endured a brief lull in recent weeks, going several matches without a goal and prompting suggestions that his extraordinary scoring rhythm might be slowing....
Tamim provides food to 500 people for Khaleda Zia’s recovery
Around 500 underprivileged people received food as part of a special prayer and charity programme organised for the speedy recovery of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. The initiative was carried out with the participation and support of cricketer Tamim Iqbal, organisers said. Tamim personally handed out meals to the beneficiaries during the event. Volunteers present said the...
IPL Auction: Mustafizur in Top bracket, Shakib at INR 10m
Cricket attention is shifting to Abu Dhabi ahead of the Indian Premier League’s upcoming “mini-auction”, scheduled for December 16. Although the next IPL season will not involve a full-scale auction, a total of 1,355 players have registered—among them Bangladesh stars Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur Rahman, renowned for his cutters, has placed himself in the...
Bangladesh U-17 to face Bahrain today
A motivated Bangladesh U-17 national football team will face Bahrain in their fourth Group A match of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers at Tongliang Long Stadium, Chongqing, China today (Nov 28). The match is scheduled to kick off at 1 pm Bangladesh time. Bangladesh started their campaign with a 5-0 win over Timor-Leste, followed by an 8-0 victory against Brunei in their second match....
Bangladesh U-17 meet Bahrain tomorrow
A confident Bangladesh U-17 football team will take on Bahrain tomorrow in their fourth Group A match of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers at the Tongliang Long Stadium in Chongqing, China. The match is scheduled to kick off at 1pm Bangladesh time. Bangladesh have been in dominant form throughout the campaign, beginning with a commanding 5–0 win over Timor-Leste, followed by an 8–0...
Bangladesh women’s team meets Malaysia tonight
The Bangladesh national women’s football team will take on higher-ranked Malaysia today (November 26) in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Series at the National Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 7 pm. The “girls in red and green” are using the Tri-Nation Series as preparation for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled to be held next year in Australia. Bangladesh will...
Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka at AFC today
A confident and in-form Bangladesh U-17 national football team will take on Sri Lanka today (Nov 26) in their third Group A match of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Tongliang Long Stadium in Chongqing, China. The match is set to kick off at 12 pm Bangladesh time. Bangladesh enter the contest with strong momentum, having made a dominant start to their qualifying campaign....
Bangladesh thrash Brunei in AFC U-17 qualifiers
Bangladesh U-17 national football team claimed their second consecutive victory in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers, thrashing Brunei 8–0 in their Group A match at Tongliang Long Stadium in Chongqing, China today (November 24). Upu opened the scoring in the 13th minute from a Faysal assist, before Rifat doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a solo effort. Faysal made it 3–0 in the...
