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Uncapped Shadman included in Bangladesh squad for 1st Test
Dhaka, Nov 19 (UNB) - Uncapped opening batsman Shadman Islam has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the first game of the two-match Test series against touring West Indies beginning on Thursday (Nov 22) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Premier Basketball League begins Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 19 (UNB) - The UniMed UniHealth Metropolis Premier Division Basketball League under the auspices of Bangladesh Basketball Federation begins on Monday at the Dhanmondi wooden floor gymnasium.
Women’s World T20: Bangladesh complete dismal show
Dhaka, Nov 19 (UNB) – Asia Cup champions Bangladesh completed their Group A engagements of the 10-nation ICC Women’s World T20 with empty hand losing all the matches following their 30-run defeat against South Africa in the last match at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia Monday morning.
BCB XI-Windies match ends in draw
Chattogram, Nov 19 (UNB) – The two-day practice match between Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI and touring West Indies Test side ended in a draw at MA Aziz Stadium here on Monday.
Swiss stun Belgium 5-2 to make Final 4 in Nations League
Lucerne, Nov 19 (AP/UNB) — Top-ranked Belgium fell to a stunning 5-2 loss against Switzerland on Sunday, with Haris Seferovic's hat trick lifting his team into the UEFA Nations League finals.
England avenges Croatia WCup loss to get shot at new trophy
London, Nov 19 (AP/UNB)— Harry Kane's goalless streak was only five minutes from extending to eight games when the captain finally found the net again for England.
Teer 2nd National Youth Archery begins Monday in Tongi
Dhaka, Nov 18 (UNB) – The Teer 2nd National Youth Archery Championships being organised by Bangladesh Archery Federation under its “Teer Go For Gold” project begins on Monday at the Archery Training Centre of Shaheed Ahsanullah Master Stadium in Tongi.
West Indies a tough opponent, says Rhodes
Chattogram, Nov 18 (UNB) – Mentioning that West Indies are a tough opponent, Bangladesh head coach Steve Rhodes on Sunday said the Zimbabwe series has helped them prepare well for the upcoming home series against the visitors.
Bangladesh Premier League Football now to begin in Jan
Dhaka, Nov 18 (UNB) – The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, scheduled to begin on November 30, has been deferred by more than one month due to ensuing 11th parliamentary elections.
Fed Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani play Sheikh Jamal in 1st semi Monday
Dhaka, Nov 18 (UNB) – Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will play three times champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in the first semifinal of Walton Federation Cup football on Monday after a one-week recess at the country’s premier sports venue -- Bangabandhu National Stadium.