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Xi assures support for Bangladesh’s development

Sports —10 July, 2024 18:26

Chinese President Xi Jinping today assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of continued support for Bangladesh’s journey towards development. "China…

Xi assures support for Bangladesh’s development

Youth, junior handball team leave for India

Bangladesh youth and junior handball teams left here for India…

Youth, junior handball team leave for India
Paris Paralympics Refugee team named

Eight athletes and one guide runner will make up the biggest…

Paris Paralympics Refugee team named

Jayasuriya to replace Silverwood as Sri Lanka coach

Jayasuriya to replace Silverwood as Sri Lanka coach

Former Sri Lanka skipper and one-time chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said Monday he will be the new head coach, after Chris Silverwood quit following the country's early exit from…

Wimbledon run has 'fuelled the fire'

Wimbledon run has 'fuelled the fire'

Britain's Emma Raducanu says an encouraging Wimbledon run has "fuelled the fire" to continue her upward trajectory over the rest of season. Raducanu, 21, was beaten 6-2 5-7 6-2 by…

India draws level with Zimbabwe

India draws level with Zimbabwe

Abhishek Sharma scored his first Twenty20 century as India beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs in second T20 on Sunday to level the five-match series at 1-1.  Sharma put behind him his…

Djokovic reacts on England’s Euro celebration

Djokovic reacts on England’s Euro celebration

Novak Djokovic's clash with Alexei Popyrin on Centre Court at Wimbledon was halted as the crowd celebrated England's penalty shootout win at Euro 2024. The Three Lions' contests have…

Spain and France to face off in Euros last four, Turkey lament 'unfair' Demiral ban

Spain and France to face off in Euros last four, Turkey lament 'unfair' Demiral ban

Spain will face France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after knocking out hosts Germany as Turkey reacted with dismay to defender Merih Demiral's two-match ban for making an alleged…

Nafees Iqbal suffers stroke, airlifted to Dhaka

Nafees Iqbal suffers stroke, airlifted to Dhaka

Having suffered an untimely stroke, ex-national cricketer Nafees Iqbal was airlifted to Dhaka from Chattogram for urgent medical treatment on Friday. former batter and current logistics…

Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland

Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland

England will play Switzerland in the quarterfinals of Euro on Saturday. England faced criticism from fans who thought the team underperformed in its extra-time win over Slovakia, while…

Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis

Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa…

Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan in same ICC Champions Trophy group: reports

Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan in same ICC Champions Trophy group: reports

The next edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan next year. Reports suggest that Bangladesh are placed in Group A of this event along with India, Pakistan,…

Indian World Cup winners head home after hurricane delay

Indian World Cup winners head home after hurricane delay

India's T20 Cricket World Cup winners were finally heading home Wednesday, officials said, after a hurricane in the West Indies delayed their departure. Favourites India won the title…

Messi and Miami teammates among MLS lineup for All-Star Game

Messi and Miami teammates among MLS lineup for All-Star Game

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is joined by teammates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez on the 30-player lineup announced on Monday for the MLS All-Star Game.   …

Mbappe plays on with broken nose

Mbappe plays on with broken nose

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as he prepared for Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium at Euro 2024.…

Hurricane Beryl disrupts champions' homecoming

Hurricane Beryl disrupts champions' homecoming

After lifting the T20 World Cup title after a gap of over a decade, the Indian cricket team is still celebrating. It was the fourth-biggest ICC title for the Indian team overall. Before…

Dhaka handball team beat Assam

Dhaka handball team beat Assam

Dhaka Men's Handball team made a good start in the Dhaka- Assam Men's and Women's Handball Series'2024 beating touring Assam Men's team by 47-24 goals in the opening match at Mansur…