Sports
Players back in action ahead of Premier League T20
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB) — After a two-week break, local cricketers have started their preparations for the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League T20, scheduled to start from February 25.
Bangladesh expect a good display in Tests vs New Zealand
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB) - After the poor show in the three-match ODI series, Bangladesh are now preparing for the toughest part of the series-- three-match Test battle -- against hosts New Zealand.
Inter-university handball contest starts Saturday at IU
Islamic University, Feb 22 (UNB) - The inter-university handball competition will begin at Islamic University in Kushtia on Saturday.
Ronaldo held scoreless in Madrid as Atletico beats Juventus
Madrid, Feb 21 (AP/UNB) — Atletico Madrid's vaunted center-back pairing finally got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, even providing the goals after holding their long-time rival scoreless for once.
Putin asks FIFA for support on World Cup legacy
Moscow, Feb 21(AP/UNB) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he wants FIFA to help ensure last year's World Cup has an effective legacy.
England pulls off record ODI chase vs West Indies
Barbados, Feb 21(AP/UNB) — Jason Roy and Joe Root hit centuries to power England to its record one-day run chase on Wednesday, seeing off the West Indies by six wickets after weathering a barrage of sixes by Chris Gayle.
BCL Football: Dhaka City FC beats Wari Club 2-0
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – Dhaka City FC earned a 2-0 goal victory over old horse Wari Club in the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Wednesday.
Bangladesh U-16 women’s footballers fly for Myanmar Saturday
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – A 30-member Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team will fly for Myanmar early Saturday to participate in the Qualifying Round-2 of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship beginning there on February 27.
3rd ISSF Int’l Solidarity Archery begins Saturday
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – The 3rd Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF) International Solidarity World Ranking Archery Championships under the auspices of Bangladesh Archery Federation begins on February 23 at the Shaheed Ahsanullah Master Stadium in Tongi.
Grouping of the Premier League T20 Cricket finalised
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) — The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) on Wednesday finalised the grouping of the Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League (DPDCL).