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Stalled growth, steep climb amid pipeline paralysis

26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Unless the domestic structure is prioritised and revitalised, Bangladesh may find themselves perpetually playing catch-up.
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Tanzid turns corner in ODIs

22 April 2026, 08:00 AM
If this trajectory holds, Bangladesh may finally have found a dependable opener, and perhaps a long-awaited answer to a persistent problem.
22 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Afif’s struggle mirrors Bangladesh’s woes

19 April 2026, 08:00 AM
There was a striking similarity between the starts of New Zealand and Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Mirpur on Friday, but the contrasting approaches that followed ultimately defined the outcome.
19 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Experience fails to translate as middle order falters

18 April 2026, 00:30 AM
Bangladesh players had a combined 761 ODI appearances compared to New Zealand’s 368 before Friday's series opener.
18 April 2026, 00:30 AM
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BCB in turmoil as resignations mount, probe adds pressure

6 April 2026, 07:00 AM
Since returning from Melbourne in late March, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has remained active in board affairs even as growing internal instability has continues casting a shadow over his tenure.
6 April 2026, 07:00 AM
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Six in PSL signals shifting tide

26 March 2026, 10:00 AM
For years, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pacer Mustafizur Rahman were Bangladesh’s only regulars in franchise-based T20 leagues around the world before leg-spinner Rishad Hossain joined their ranks with recent appearances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Big Bash League (BBL).
26 March 2026, 10:00 AM
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Interview / ‘Performance must be first priority’

25 March 2026, 08:00 AM
One of the country’s most consistent domestic performers, the 39-year-old spoke about his shift to selection, his goals in the new role, and the need for greater transparency.
25 March 2026, 08:00 AM
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Win brings relief but exposes conservative mindset

17 March 2026, 08:10 AM
Bangladesh’s 11-run victory over Pakistan in the series-deciding third ODI on Sunday brought much-needed relief, helping them climb to ninth in the ODI rankings, but even in victory, the team’s conservative batting approach raised concerns.
17 March 2026, 08:10 AM
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Rain, poor planning dampen HP camp’s impact

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) High Performance (HP) Unit recently completed a near two-month-long training camp in Chattogram, which was frequently obstructed by rain raising questions over the benefit of holding a camp in the monsoon season.
14 August 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Satisfying to see the group evolving’

Bangladesh Under-19 team recently capped off their month-long Africa tour with a tri-nation YODI series win in Zimbabwe involving the hosts and South Africa.
12 August 2025, 04:37 AM
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‘I fail to fathom the value of women cricketers’

Speaking to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, the 34-year-old all-rounder shared her concerns over dwindling domestic opportunities and a future she fears is slipping away.
10 August 2025, 03:00 AM
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Gender inequality in Bangladesh cricket laid bare, again

In the past few months, the women's cricketers of Bangladesh have faced gross neglect from two of the leading cricketing entities in the country – the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) – in two different instances.
9 August 2025, 02:00 AM
BCB election deadline

Deadline nears but no clear path yet for BCB polls

On July 14, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul expressed optimism of holding the upcoming election on time during the opening ceremony of the 39th National Badminton Championship in Paltan.
18 July 2025, 02:00 AM
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‘Unprecedented decision’ alters CWAB’s playing field

A key decision that raised eyebrows was the removal of voting rights for former first-class players.
17 July 2025, 02:30 AM
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‘Hope to finish with 350 Test wickets’

"I’m preparing myself for the white-ball as well."
14 July 2025, 04:45 AM
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Clinical Tigers outplay Lions

Bangladesh provided a complete performance to clinch a record 83-run win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I to level the three-match series 1-1 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.
13 July 2025, 19:07 PM
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Collapse curse continues under best minds

On November 6 last year, a day after Mohammad Salahuddin was appointed as Bangladesh's senior assistant coach, the team suffered a familiar collapse in the ODI series opener against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
4 July 2025, 02:00 AM
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‘I can’t work under syndicates’: Syed Ashraful wants a fair shot at BCB presidency

Syed Ashraful Haque wants to devote his twilight years to the game he loves the most and wants to complete his unfinished works in Bangladesh cricket. Recently, Ashraful talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding all this and more.
30 June 2025, 08:11 AM
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‘Are you mad?’ – Bangladesh’s Test dream started with disbelief and determination

On the silver jubilee of realising the Test dream, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council official talked to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about how they achieved the Test status.
26 June 2025, 03:25 AM
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‘We should’ve been ranked fifth or sixth by now’

On the occasion of Bangladesh’s 25 years in Test cricket, former national opener Biddut spoke to The Daily Star, reflecting on the historic phase and what transpired afterwards, and more.
26 June 2025, 00:25 AM
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Three-captain approach generates mixed reaction

Bangladesh cricket entered a new era with the appointment of Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new ODI skipper, resulting in three leaders in three different formats which generated mixed reactions from former players.
14 June 2025, 03:00 AM
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Lack of quality WC preparation a concern for Tigresses

With the ICC Women’s World Cup set to get underway in 110 days’ time in India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, unlike other teams, are sticking only with skill and fitness camps on home soil.
11 June 2025, 03:31 AM
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Cracks apparent, what can Tigers do about it?

The second T20I between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place in Lahore today at 9:00 pm.
30 May 2025, 02:00 AM
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Bangladesh's crises go beyond the scoreboard

Former captains Habibul Bashar, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, and Khaled Mashud Pilot didn't mince words: this isn't just a passing stumble. It's a full-blown crisis in Bangladesh cricket.
23 May 2025, 03:02 AM
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‘Modern cricket has huge demand for all-rounders’

Before leaving for Pakistan yesterday, the cricketer spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about his excitement regarding the PSL, reasons behind him not cementing a place in the national T20I side and other things.
21 May 2025, 03:00 AM
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Can Rakibul become the next Rafique or Shakib?

Known primarily for his left-arm spin, Rakibul is beginning to showcase the kind of all-round ability that could one day earn him a similar status. His recent match-winning performances with both bat and ball in the emerging team suggest that Bangladesh may have found a new dual-threat talent in the making.
18 May 2025, 05:12 AM
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‘A’ team win series but DPL star batters flop

Many of the top performers of the recently-concluded Dhaka Premier League (DPL) couldn't deliver impactful performances for the Bangladesh 'A' team in their three-match one-day series against New Zealand which concluded yesterday in Sylhet.
11 May 2025, 02:30 AM
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Will Tigresses be battle-ready for World Cup?

Bangladesh women's team may have secured their ticket to this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in India, but their qualification was anything but convincing..After a campaign that highlighted both grit and glaring weaknesses, they now face the daunting task of preparing for the marquee event w
6 May 2025, 04:00 AM

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