Bangladesh breeze past Uzbekistan, stay perfect in Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey

The third straight win took Bangladesh to nine points and put them in contention for top spot in the five-team Challenger Pool.
8 September 2026

Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach quarters; Rybakina, Gauff, Andreeva advance

It was one more gritty win for Zheng, the Paris Olympics gold medallist and a former world number four now ranked 121st after struggling in the wake of elbow surgery last year.
8 September 2026

Batting in focus as Tigresses eye semifinal berth

With net run rate the first tiebreaker, a victory for Bangladesh would confirm their place in the semifinals.
6 September 2026

Despite Indonesia win, captain Joty demands Tigresses ‘rectify mistakes’ ahead of Sri Lanka match

Bangladesh commenced their Asia Cup campaign in style with a dominant 71-run victory over Indonesia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday
1 September 2026

Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open

Williams, though, left with her head held high after a battling performance on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court that finished at just after 2am local time.
31 August 2026

Tigresses begin Asia Cup quest

Bangladesh women’s team will begin their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign against Indonesia in a Group B fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.
31 August 2026

Legendary Williams sisters get US Open wild card

The sisters have been one of the most successful doubles partnerships in tennis, combining power, athleticism and an unmistakable competitive edge.
26 August 2026

Joty sets sights on Asia Cup final, Asian Games glory

Bangladesh will leave the country on August 26 for the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai, which begins on August 28. The Tigresses are in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, the UAE and Indonesia.
24 August 2026

‘It is like taking away food from mouth’

Jannat Begum opened up to The Daily Star about the federation’s decision, the resulting loss of her livelihood, the public humiliation she has faced, and more.
20 August 2026

Ritu Porna's Ayeyawady make winning AFC debut

The Bangladesh star twice threaten in the first half, but Jurong goalkeeper Hazel Lim denied her headers in the 12th and 21st minutes.
18 August 2026

Rajshahi Stars target finals on AFC Women's Champions League debut

National-player-studded Rajshahi, who leave for Malaysia this morning, have been drawn with India's East Bengal FC, Malaysia's Sabah FC and Guam's Rovers FC.
15 August 2026

Eligibility row in female category hits Bangladesh athletics

The cases are believed to be the first of their kind in Bangladesh athletics, bringing a global debate over female-category eligibility rules into the country's sporting landscape.
10 August 2026

World number one Sabalenka stunned by Alexandrova at Toronto Masters

Sabalenka, who will seek her third consecutive US Open title next month, fell to 5-5 in her career WTA rivalry with Alexandrova
9 August 2026

Norway FA chief Klaveness, rare woman taking on Infantino

The 45-year-old lawyer and former footballer who played 73 matches for Norway has been highly vocal about international football's woes under Infantino.
8 August 2026

Coach Sharmin's future under cloud despite results

Sharmin, the country’s fourth shooter to win international honours after Kazi Sahana, Lovely Chowdhury Akhi and Sabrina Sultana, took up coaching in 2023 after ending her 22-year playing career.
6 August 2026

Alexandra Eala puts Philippines on world tennis map

There has been excitement around Alexandra Eala for years. On Monday, the 21-year-old Filipina finally gave the tennis world tangible proof that the hype was justified
4 August 2026

Williams sisters handed doubles wild card for Cincinnati Masters

The sisters, who have won 14 major doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals, last played doubles together at the 2022 US Open.
4 August 2026

Sabalenka aims to bounce back after Wimbledon disappointment

If Sabalenka fails to reach the round of 16 in Toronto, Kazakhstan's Rybakina can rise to number one if she lifts the trophy.
3 August 2026

Women’s kabaddi team lose final Test despite sealing series

Having already wrapped up the series 3-1, the final fixture was a dead rubber for Bangladesh.
23 July 2026

Bangladesh strike first in five-match series against Nepal

Bangladesh's women's kabaddi team made a convincing start to the five-match series against Nepal, defeating the Himalayan nation 34-24 in the opening match at the National Kabaddi Stadium in Paltan on Friday.
17 July 2026