Needing just a single point to confirm qualification for the Asian Games in September in their debut international campaign, Bangladesh went one better, collecting all three points in a spirited performance.

Unless the domestic structure is prioritised and revitalised, Bangladesh may find themselves perpetually playing catch-up.

The women in red and green have been in training since the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup.

The two sides will now shift focus to the shortest format, with a three-match WT20I series scheduled to be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on April 28, April 30, and May 2.

The victory strengthens their push for a place in the 2026 Asian Games.

The right-handed opening batter has represented the White Ferns 362 times across both ODIs and T20Is, making her the most capped female international in history.

Bangladesh women’s hockey team marked their international debut in memorable fashion, holding a strong Chinese Taipei side to a thrilling 5-5 draw in the Women’s Asian Games Qualifiers in Jakarta on Thursday.

The Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) on Wednesday conditionally withdrew the suspension of the country’s premier female shooter, Kamrunnahar Koly.

Bangladesh women’s kabaddi team got off to a winning start in the Asian Beach Games, registering an easy 51-34 victory over Thailand in their opening match in Sanya, China today.

Bangladesh’s women’s hockey team are set to embark on a historic journey today as they play their first-ever senior international match, opening their Asian Games Qualifiers campaign in Jakarta.

The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns that saw them finish atop the women's and men's tennis rankings respectively.

Shorna also expressed satisfaction with the Rajshahi venue, which hosted its first international match.

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has welcomed the decision to stage the three-match WODI series against Sri Lanka outside Dhaka, saying the Rajshahi wicket should encourage free-scoring cricket as the Tigresses gear up for the Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June.

The 12-team tournament in Thailand also featured Bangladesh, who were making their debut but exited at the group stage after three defeats, while hosts Thailand fell in the quarterfinals.

Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, led by Chamari Athapaththu, arrived in Bangladesh on Friday for a white-ball series against the hosts, set to begin in Rajshahi on April 20.

On Saturday Eta became the first female coach to lead a Bundesliga team when she was appointed as interim coach at Union.

Bangladesh women’s team are set to depart for Rajshahi on Monday for a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka which will kickstart their campaign in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 cycle, the qualifying competition for the next Women’s ODI World Cup.

Weightlifter Mabia Akter Simanta has been handed a two-year suspension from both international and domestic competitions after the two-time South Asian Games gold medalist tested positive for banned substances in a doping test.

Bangladesh Cricket Board announced women’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Juairiya Ferdous receiving her maiden call-up.

World number four Iga Swiatek on Thursday announced that she was working with Francisco Roig, who used to coach Rafael Nadal.