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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘We can still make a comeback’
Jaker Ali, who made a hard fought 68 off 114 balls and was involved in a record 154-run stand with Towhid Hridoy, talked to a few journalists immediately after the India game where he remained optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the knockout phase. Here are the excerpts:
21 February 2025, 18:30 PM
Tigers hopeful Riyad will recover before Pakistan phase
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the team is hopeful of getting Mahmudullah Riyad’s services in Bangladesh’s remaining two Group A matches of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy after the batter missed the opening match against India due to a calf muscle injury.
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Without cramps, could’ve scored 20-30 more: Hridoy
Despite scoring a fighting hundred, Towhid Hridoy shouldered the blame for Bangladesh’s failure to post a more challenging target for India in their ICC Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai yesterday, as the batter said that getting cramped up during the last stretch of his innings shaved a few runs off the total.
20 February 2025, 18:30 PM
An unusual sight and a far-fetched wish
A jam-packed gallery is a common sight whenever India and Bangladesh square off in any global tournament.
20 February 2025, 16:33 PM
Rana omission turns heads in Dubai
The pre-match hype around Bangladesh’s speedster Nahid Rana proved to be for nought as the pacer did not get picked for their opening Group A match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against India in Dubai today, a decision that raised quite a few eyebrows.
20 February 2025, 16:23 PM
Shakib’s Champions Trophy love affair ends in bitter silence
His absence had little to do with form or age. Off-field turmoil pulled him away. When the Awami League government fell on August 5, the political landscape shifted. Shakib, associated with the ruling party, was caught in the storm. The writing was on the wall.
19 February 2025, 07:30 AM
‘Mental health isn't quite valued in Bangladesh’
In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, opening batter Mohammad Naim discussed his frustrations over missed opportunities and approach to overcoming setbacks, among other issues.
11 February 2025, 01:45 AM
‘Always believed I can do well in T20s’
Mahidul Islam Ankon was the surprise package of the just-concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The wicketkeeper-batter, who is better known for his steadfast run-making, plundered 316 runs in 12 innings for Khulna Tigers as a finisher with an astonishing strike-rate of 174.58 – the highest among all batters with at least 300 runs in BPL 11.
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Hurting Talha ‘living the dream’ of forging fast bowlers
A dramatic last-ball boundary shattered Khulna Tigers' Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign to a heartbreaking end on Thursday. Yet, head coach Talha Jubair deserves credit for guiding a team lacking star power to the penultimate hurdle, marking another chapter in the former national pacer's coaching journey. The 39-year-old spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about why he prefers being a bowling coach, the evolution of Bangladesh’s pace bowling and more. Here are the excerpts from the interview:
8 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Tamim and Co triumph as ‘power and experience’ combine
Fortune Barishal were left with a daunting task yesterday at the end of Chittagong Kings’ innings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Mirpur, but they ended up creating history with a three-wicket victory to clinch back-to-back BPL titles.
8 February 2025, 01:45 AM
Neutral body to aid BPL fixing probe
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the board has decided to form an independent inquiry body to support the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigations regarding the alleged match and spot-fixing issues in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
1 February 2025, 18:28 PM
At least 8 BPL matches under scanner
The Daily Star identified at least two cricketers outside of the official team lists in the players' dugout
31 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Tigers’ BPL woes a concern for Champions Trophy?
With shorter boundaries, flatter wickets and weaker bowling attacks, there have been plenty of runs on offer for the batters in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and many local batters have cashed in, evidenced by the fact that eight of the top 10 run-getters so far are Bangladeshis.
28 January 2025, 02:00 AM
BPL hits new nadir
The controversy-ridden ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) reached a new low yesterday after Durbar Rajshahi failed to field any foreign players – an unforeseen occurrence in the tournament history – for their match against Rangpur Riders in Mirpur.
27 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Kings owner admits Emon’s non-payment
The players’ non-payment issue in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is refusing to die down as on Friday Chittagong Kings admitted that they are yet to pay anything to Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon due to “personal reasons”.
24 January 2025, 16:15 PM
Who will shoulder blame for players’ sufferings?
Recent tensions between Dhaka-based cricket clubs and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over proposed constitutional amendments have thrown the future of the league and the livelihoods of many players into uncertainty.
23 January 2025, 03:00 AM
BPL payment issues: 'Tomorrow never comes'
The Sri Lankan on Tuesday spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan over phone, sharing his experience regarding with the franchise and some other issues as well.
22 January 2025, 02:00 AM
BPL batting boom too good to be true?
The batters made merry on the field, the question automatically arose: should they take all the credit for that, or are there other factors -- apart from good wickets, which also had an outside impact on their sudden rise -- given that they have hardly showcased similar performances in both international and domestic matches?
15 January 2025, 03:14 AM
Nahid Rana is ‘pure gold’
Former New Zealand pacer Danny Morrison, mostly known for his over-the-top commentary, is back in Bangladesh after six years for the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20. The 58-year-old, on Monday, spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding his views on the omission of Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan from the Champions Trophy squad, Bangladesh's pace unit revolution and much more.
14 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Liton, Tanzid smash centuries as Dhaka thrash Rajshahi in record fest
Opener Liton Das produced a batting masterclass on his way to a maiden T20 hundred and built an epic 241-run opening stand with another centurion Tanzid Tamim to end Dhaka Capitals’ six-match winless streak as they thrashed Durbar Rajshahi by 149 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League in Sylhet on Sunday.
12 January 2025, 16:26 PM