‘Never thought of losing to Sri Lanka’

Seeing Bangladesh’s hockey team slump to a shocking 3-2 defeat against Sri Lanka in a Pool B match of the Men’s Asian Games Qualifiers in Bangkok yesterday must have felt like cruel deja vu for head coach Mohammad Ashiquzzaman.
4 April 2026, 08:00 AM

Bangladesh lose to Sri Lanka after 20 years, must beat Uzbekistan next

Bangladesh are in a must-win situation against Uzbekistan to keep their hopes of reaching both the semifinals and the Asian Games alive.
3 April 2026, 13:16 PM

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods called Donald Trump after crash

Footage showing the immediate aftermath of last week's rollover car crash that led to Woods stepping away from golf to seek treatment was shared by the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
3 April 2026, 10:41 AM

Swiatek announces Roig as new coach

World number four Iga Swiatek on Thursday announced that she was working with Francisco Roig, who used to coach Rafael Nadal.
2 April 2026, 18:49 PM

Clinical penalty corners see Bangladesh edge Chinese Taipei 4-3

Bangladesh's national hockey team came from behind to notch up a sweating 4-3 win over Chinese Taipei in their opening match of the Men's Asian Games Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, today.
2 April 2026, 12:25 PM

The 'million dollar' Senna helmet bought at Japan GP

The Bell helmet is not the one Senna wore during that fatal race. But it is one of the three or four he had with him at the start of the 1994 season in Brazil, Japan and Imola, Jack claims.
2 April 2026, 11:50 AM

Surprised athletes savour Tk 1 lakh monthly boost

The announcement was made, the amount was electronically disbursed instantaneously, and the proof of the transaction was on their phones via text message from their banks, still, the country’s top athletes were in disbelief, pinching themselves and wondering whether it was reality or a dream.
31 March 2026, 08:10 AM

Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open

World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown.
30 March 2026, 06:50 AM

Rakin follows family legacy with long-awaited national call-up

The long wait is finally over for Khaled Mahmud Rakin, who has earned his place in the Bangladesh national hockey team, becoming the third member of his family to achieve the feat after his father Abdur Razzak Sona Mia and elder brother Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, one of the country’s finest forwards.
29 March 2026, 21:01 PM

Antonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 championship leader

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his second straight victory, as the 19-year-old Italian became the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the world championship standings.
29 March 2026, 18:22 PM

Sabalenka sinks Gauff in Miami final, completes 'Sunshine Double'

She handed Gauff her first career defeat in a hardcourt final.
29 March 2026, 09:28 AM

129 athletes to receive monthly allowance, sports cards

According to the state minister, the athletes will receive a uniform monthly allowance, although the exact amount will be announced at the function on Monday. 
28 March 2026, 18:37 PM

Sinner on doorstep of 'Sunshine Double' after beating Zverev in Miami

World number two Sinner, who will play Czech Jiri Lehecka in Sunday's final, roared "Let's go!" after the German failed to put his powerful serve back in play on match point.
28 March 2026, 09:38 AM

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police

Woods, 50, escaped injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck while attempting to overtake on a residential road on Jupiter Island, flipping over before sliding to a stop.
28 March 2026, 09:17 AM

Sabalenka, Sinner keep 'Sunshine Double' in sight with Miami Open wins

Their victories mean both the ATP and WTA could see a "Sunshine Double" in the same year for the first time since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka swept the two prestigious hardcourt tournaments back in 2016.
27 March 2026, 15:25 PM

Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females'

The IOC is re-introducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to take part in women's events from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics onwards.
27 March 2026, 15:03 PM

Iran bans sports teams from attending games in 'hostile' countries

It comes nearly a month after US-Israeli attacks on Iran sparked the Middle East war on February 28.
27 March 2026, 13:05 PM

Bangladesh grab first-ever compound gold in Asia Cup archery

Bangladesh team, featuring Himu Bacchar, Aishwarzo Rahman and Newaz Ahmed Rakib, made 57 against Vietnam's 55 in the first set and never lagged behind in the race.
27 March 2026, 11:17 AM

BHF mourns former vice-president Ripon’s passing

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) has expressed deep sorrow at the death of its former vice-president, Zaki Ahmed Ripon, who passed away this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest.
26 March 2026, 12:34 PM

Bangladesh men’s team reach final in Asia Cup archery

Bangladesh’s compound men’s archery team secured a spot in the final of the 2026 Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament (Stage 1) following a dominant performance in the elimination rounds today.
25 March 2026, 17:26 PM