Russia adds chess legend Kasparov to 'extremist' list

The Soviet-born former world chess champion Kasparov is a longtime opponent of President Vladimir Putin and has lived in the United States for almost a decade.
6 March 2024, 14:18 PM

1st Bangabandhu Interschool Gymnastics held today

Around 270 young gymnasts from 56 schools across Bangladesh took part in the day-long event.
5 March 2024, 15:17 PM

Scientists develop mathematical model to optimise elite athletes' performance

The model is based on performance data gathered from elite athletes including Olympic 1,500 metres champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway, Dutch world indoor 400m world record holder Femke Bol and Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith at the 2022 European Championships in Munich.
5 March 2024, 05:09 AM

Nadal hails 'amazing' Alcaraz after made-for-Netflix exhibition defeat

"It's a good thing that as a player I will not face him many times," said Nadal, who expects to retire in 2024 after a series of injuries limited his appearances on the circuit.
4 March 2024, 03:43 AM

Ruman open to return if facilities increased

Having decided to quit national duties with long-held indignation and frustration over the state of archery, Ruman Sana is open to retracting his decision if he offered better facilities compared to what he gets now.
4 March 2024, 02:15 AM

Candidate Master Sakline to be trained by Polgar, Yusupov

National under-20 chess champion and Candidate Master Sakline Mostafa Sajib has been invited for a week-long training in FIDE Chessable Academy Camp in Menorca, Spain from March 27 to April 2. The 13-year-old chess player has apparently impressed the academy through his performance in an online training camp organised by the academy.
3 March 2024, 14:17 PM

Ruman Sana makes shock retirement from national team

Ruman Sana, Bangladesh's star archer, has decided to not represent the national team anymore, confirmed Bangladesh Archery Federation general secretary Kazi Razibuddin Ahmed Chapol.
3 March 2024, 06:49 AM

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 career points

LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday, the 39-year-old superstar scoring nine against defending champion Denver to achieve the milestone.
3 March 2024, 03:21 AM

Seven months jail for thief who stole bag with Paris Olympics 'notes'

The defendant was also on trial for refusing to hand over his telephone code to authorities.
2 March 2024, 18:55 PM

Verstappen cruises to 'unbelievable' Red Bull one-two in Bahrain

it also extended his run as championship leader to 40 races since the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix.
2 March 2024, 17:59 PM

Mariners retain Club Cup crown

Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club retained the Club Cup hockey tournament title, beating Abahani 2-0 in the final at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
2 March 2024, 14:23 PM

Can Abahani stop spirited Mariners in Club Cup final?

Star-studded Abahani will look for improved performance to regain the title of Club Cup hockey tournament when they square off against reigning champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club in the final at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium today.
2 March 2024, 05:00 AM

Imranur exits from semifinals of World Indoors

Imranur Rahman crashed out of the semifinals of the 60m sprint in the World Indoor Athletics Championship in Glasgow, Scotland in the wee hours of Saturday.
2 March 2024, 04:34 AM

Imranur breezes into semfinals of World Indoors

Imranur Rahman, the fastest man of Bangladesh, breezed into the semifinals of the 60m sprint in the World Indoor Athletics Championship in Glasgow, Scotland today.
1 March 2024, 13:58 PM

Medvedev cruises into Dubai semi-finals

Medvedev had to come from a set down against Lorenzo Sonego in the previous round, but said he may have been struggling with an illness.
29 February 2024, 19:09 PM

Abahani edge Mohammedan, set up final against Mariners

For Abahani, Rumman Sarkar scored a brace and Pushkar Khisa Mimo netted one goal
29 February 2024, 15:06 PM

Paris denies Olympics security plans stolen

In a statement on Wednesday, the city said that "initial investigations have established that the employee was not in possession of any information about the organisation or the deployment of security forces during the Olympics and Paralympics."
28 February 2024, 14:48 PM

Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train

The bag belonged to an engineer from Paris City Hall, the police said, confirming a report by BFM television, adding that he had put the bag in the luggage compartment above his seat.
28 February 2024, 03:06 AM

Medvedev makes winning return after Australian Open final loss

Daniil Medvedev returned to action for the first time since his Australian final defeat on Tuesday with a straight sets win over Alexander Shevchenko in Dubai.
27 February 2024, 19:33 PM

Abahani beat Usha to set up semifinal clash against Mohammedan 

Abahani set a semifinal clash against arch-rivals Mohammedan SC after they beat Usha KC 6-2 in their final Group B match in the Club Cup Hockey tournament at Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
27 February 2024, 14:43 PM