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Anisur Rahman

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Coach-cum-archer outshines regulars at national archery

Aishwarzo topped the field of 27 archers with 708 out of a possible 720.
22 January 2026, 01:04 AM
22 January 2026, 01:04 AM
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Following father’s footsteps, expat paddler Zaiyan eyes national spot

Zaiyan is the son of former national-level paddler Shamim Waheed.
13 January 2026, 09:30 AM
13 January 2026, 09:30 AM
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Mohammedan’s forever 12th man, Ata Bhai, no more

Woven into the living memory of the club, Ata Bhai's chant has just ended, but it will continue to echo in the gallery he never abandoned.
9 January 2026, 14:30 PM
9 January 2026, 14:30 PM
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Interview / Sujan Perera laments BFL ground conditions

Perera spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about Fortis' performance, the Bangladesh Football League, his own form, and the recent progress of the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka national teams.
7 January 2026, 03:00 AM
7 January 2026, 03:00 AM
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When passion outshone the numbers

The scoreline of the BRAC Bank Oporajeo Alo Women’s Hockey Tournament final suggested a one-sided affair, but the competition itself revealed a much richer story about the state and spirit of women’s hockey in Bangladesh.
2 January 2026, 02:00 AM
2 January 2026, 02:00 AM
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A LOOK BACK AT 2025 / A year when hockey carried the flag

In a country where cricket and football command almost every headline, 2025 became the rare year when hockey forced its way into the national conversation. At a time when lesser-known disciplines usually struggle for space, Bangladesh hockey managed to capture attention through performance, organisation and belief -- offering a powerful reminder of the untapped potential that still exists beyond the big two.
30 December 2025, 02:30 AM
30 December 2025, 02:30 AM
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Can BHF build on World Cup spark?

Bangladesh U-21’s spirited showing at the Junior World Cup has revived an old discussion about whether Bangladesh Hockey Federation can turn isolated success into sustainable progress.
11 December 2025, 02:30 AM
11 December 2025, 02:30 AM
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‘Size doesn’t matter’: Amirul on Bangladesh’s spirit

The Faridpur-born former BKSP trainee now leads the scorers' chart with 12 goals in four matches.
5 December 2025, 02:00 AM
5 December 2025, 02:00 AM
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Shooting goes online but Baki, Shakil miss out

While in home confinement, chess players have found it ideal time to hone their skills through playing chess online.
27 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Coaches go online to help peers, booters

“As there are hardly any fitness trainers at club level, most coaches have to look after the fitness aspect of the players.
26 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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When domestic hockey ignited passions

Although the Premier Division Hockey League has not been held for the last two and a half years,
24 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Two former stars look back at hockey’s glory days

After the Liberation War, hockey was tipped as the sport holding the most potential after the ever-popular football. While, unlike football,
23 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Priya’s fight for a better future

Determination and hard work might have given Marzan Akter Priya overwhelming success within three years of stepping into the karate mat, but the South Asian (SA) Games gold medallist is seemingly losing interest in the sport due to its bleak future in Bangladesh.
21 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Hockey players hit hard

When some top national hockey players joined Bangladesh Navy in 2013, an argument over the justification of their joining the services team had made the rounds in the hockey fraternity.
19 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Two-year extension for Day, Watkiss

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) wants Jamie Day to scout expatriate footballers from the United Kingdom in a bid to strengthening the national team, with the game’s local governing body having already decided in principle to renew the contract with the English coach for the next two years.
18 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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BFF polls uncertain, but process still on

Despite postponing its elections for indefinite period on March 27 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is still continuing the process of preparing voters’ list by extending the deadline of submission of the delegates’ names.
15 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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‘We have meals on alternate days’

The country’s fastest teenage sprinter Samiul Islam and his family have fallen upon hard times in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, which has led to a countrywide shutdown that has hit Samiul on multiple levels.
13 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Ariful longs for home

Swimmer Ariful Islam could have caught a flight to Bangladesh before lockdown was enforced in France early last month, but the 21-year-old decided to stay back there in home quarantine in a bid to keep his family members and others in Bangladesh safe from the coronavirus.
12 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Matin raring to return

National team’s forward Matin Mia is eagerly counting days to return to the pitch after recovering from a hamstring injury which he sustained during the Bangabandhu Gold Cup’s semifinal against Burundi on January 23.
11 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Mabia worried, frustrated

Athletes of different disciplines have an opportunity to maintain their fitness by doing exercise at home, but weightlifters need special type of exercise which cannot be conducted at home.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Reminiscence: My first match

I grew up in a district that has long been a breeding ground for many renowned athletes and also one that hosted a lot of national events, apart from local leagues of football, cricket, hockey and many other sports.
6 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Trouble on the horizon for chess players

“Working from home” has suddenly became a buzzword for the professionals the world over following the outbreak of coronavirus, but for professional athletes that hardly holds meaning as all they can do is some light practice to stay fit.
2 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Local forwards lack belief in their qualities: Colindres

World Cupper Daniel Colindres has become a household name in Bangladesh football after he played a key role in Bashundhara Kings’ Bangladesh Premier League triumph in his debut appearance last season.
31 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Chayan prepared for the sacrifice

While most people of the country including sports stars are staying indoors to contain the spread of coronavirus, some national hockey players, especially the ones employed by Bangladesh Navy, are mentally gearing up to step out and serve the people in their hour of need.
30 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Hope of a strong board in MSC’s April 18 polls

The long-awaited elections of Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd will be held on April 18 with the hope of electing board of directors, which is expected to revive the past glory of the country’s traditional outfit.
17 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Motijheel clubs in crisis

With state-owned BJMC already withdrawing its team from the upcoming Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) citing a financial crisis, other outfits based in Motijheel and Arambagh’s Club Para, are facing similar problems in signing players in the ongoing transfer market.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Reducing foreign players not the only solution

After failing to shine in the recent Bangabandhu Gold Cup at home, the national team forwards’ inability to cash in on opportunities has once again come to the fore and Bangladesh head coach Jamie Day reiterated that changes in domestic football structure as well as reduction in the foreign players’ quota in top-flight football would pave the way for local forwards.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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We are a counter-attacking team: Saad Uddin

Having ensured the semifinals of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup for the fourth time in a row on the previous night, the Bangladesh team relaxed yesterday as all the players enjoyed optional training inside the team hotel.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM

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