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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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How culpable are the referees?

Refereeing decisions often lead to controversies in football everywhere in the world, but it is perhaps more severe in Bangladesh than many other places as big clubs often raise their fingers against match officials during and after crucial encounters.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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Rangpur win U-17 Gold Cup

Rangpur Division emerged champions in the inaugural Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman National Gold Cup (U-17) Football tournament with a 2-1 win over Rajshahi Division in an entertaining final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
23 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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A legacy of dreams

It may sound like idle gossip that a person built the first stand of a stadium with the construction materials originally intended for the expansion of his own building, but that is what happened in 1953 in Jashore.
29 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Threatened by an abusive culture

The alleged sexual assault of an under-age female weightlifter sent shockwaves through the country's sports fraternity yesterday. Bengali daily Kaler Kantho revealed that a 17-year-old weightlifter was admitted to a mental hospital on October 23 because of mental trauma suffered in the aftermath of the alleged assault.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Jinx, Abahani in way of Kings' coronation

Newcomers Bashundhara Kings will be dreaming of becoming the first side to be crowned on their debut appearance in top-flight football in today's Federation Cup final but standing in the big-spenders' way is the imposing figure of giants Abahani.
22 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Foreigners usurp locals

As big-money foreign signings take their time to settle into the style and pace of play in Bangladesh, the opening stage of the football season's curtain-raising Federation Cup is traditionally the platform where local players can showcase their talents and make an impact.
7 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Palestine new champions

Favourites Palestine became the newly crowned champions of the 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup following a 4-3 win on penalties over 10-man Tajikistan in the final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
12 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Impressive booters bow out

Bangladesh's campaign in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup came to an end with a 2-0 defeat against Palestine in the second semifinal at the Birshrehtha Shaheed Ruhul Amin Stadium in Cox's Bazar yesterday, but not before the hosts won hearts with their brave performance.
10 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Day boost for booters

The return of Bangladesh head coach Jamie Day in the tactical area for today's Bangabandhu Gold Cup semifinal against Palestine will surely serve as a motivational boost to the men in red and green. Day even conducted a vital training session just after being discharged from the hospital yesterday morning.
9 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Biggest hurdle for hosts

The fact that Bangladesh ensured a spot in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup semifinals and put up a good show against the Philippines has apparently injected new belief into the men in red and green ahead of their semifinal clash with Palestine tomorrow.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Booters go down fighting

Despite an improved performance, a fumble from Tapu Barman cost Bangladesh a 1-0 defeat to the Philippines in their final group match in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup at the Sylhet District Stadium yesterday.
5 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Sylhet BKSP cries for attention

At a glance, the Sylhet Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP), just 11 kilometers from the downtown and on the highway bypass road of North Sylhet, appears calm and quiet like its Savar's headquarter, giving an impression that this is the right place to groom athletes.
3 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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'Football sends a message of peace'

Despite all the obstacles posed by the Israeli Defense Force, the Palestine football team have been growning fast and stunnned everyone by claiming a place in the upcoming Asian Cup. The footballers are determined to deliver the message that football is not only a discipline, but also a tool for peace.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Biplu's 20 minutes

Like many other boys from Sylhet, he could have opted to chase a better life in England, where three of his brothers reside. Instead one local lad took the road less travelled by choosing the game of football.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Local boy wins it for hosts

A fortunate strike from Biplu Ahmed helped Bangladesh get off to a winning stat in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup as the hosts handed a single-goal defeat to Laos in the tournament opener at the Sylhet District Stadium yesterday.
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Former Arambag coach Wazed Gazi passes away

Star-tracker no more

He played for a number of clubs and then coached a number of mid-table teams when football was very popular in the country. He never played for the national team or coached one of the two big teams in the country – Abahani and Mohammedan. But Wazed Gazi will be remembered as one of the finest coaches Bangladesh has produced.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Pakistan up against favourites India

Nepal and Pakistan are looking forward to making it to their maiden final appearances in the regional football extravaganza when they take on Maldives and India respectively in the semifinals of the SAFF Suzuki Cup at the Bangbandhu National Stadium today.
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Relieved and rejuvenated

Defender Tapu Barman was perhaps the happiest among all on Tuesday night after Bangladesh inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Bhutan in their SAFF Suzuki Cup encounter to exact revenge for their ignominious defeat at the hands of the Himalayan nation two years ago.
5 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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South Asia's 'World Cup' starts today

The battle for the sub-continent's football supremacy is all set to roll today when the 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup gets underway at the Bangabandhu National Stadium with seven nations vying for 'the World Cup of South Asia'.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Where is that technical knowledge?

The Bangladesh under-15 women's team returned home yesterday morning from Thimphu but not before undertaking an unusually early morning preparation to catch the 8:30am flight from the Bhutanese capital.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

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