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Fide Master Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh sharing the  3rd slot in Open Division of the Tata Steel Asian Junior (U-20) Chess Championships,2023 with five other players securing 2.5 points after the 4th round matches held in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand in India on Monday. School Handball: Viqarunnisa clinches girls title, and Sunnydale boys Bangladeshi Fide Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia earned 2 points from four matches of Open Division. In the Junior Girls Group, WFM Wadifa Ahmed secured 3 points after the 4th round matches to share the 2nd position with other players Men's Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh taste first victory beating Japan by 10-3 goals WCM Ahmed Walijah scored 1.5 points. In the day's 4th round Open Division matches, FM Manon Reja Neer won against Baradia Yash of India, FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia lost to FM Krishnan Ritvik of India while Aiyan Rahman lost to Rupesh B Ramchandra. Virat and Rahul shine with centuries as India posts 356 against Pakistan In the Junior Girls Group, Wadifa Ahmed won against Swara Lakshmi Nair of India while  WCM Ahmed Walijah drew with Y Nischala of India. 

In a testament to academic prowess, the Cantonment Public Schools and Colleges recently concluded their Parliamentary Bengali Debate Competition. Over five days, eight Bangla Medium Schools and Colleges from various regions of the Bangladesh Army participated in the event. The final ceremony at Shahid Bir-Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls College Auditorium witnessed spirited debates. Shahid Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls College clinched the title of the school-level competition, while Rangpur Cantonment Public School and College won the top spot in the final round in the college-level competition. Read: Curtain closes on debate tournament —The Climate Debate 2023 Sara Tasnim and Ahanf Siddique were the best debaters at the school-level, and Marzanul Jannat Medha was the best debater at the college-level competition.  Major General Md. Moin Khan graced the closing ceremony as Chief Guest and distributed awards to the deserving winners. The competition, organized by Shahid Bir-Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls College, received enthusiastic participation, showcasing the dedication of students and educators towards fostering critical thinking and communication skills. The event garnered support from military officials, educational leaders, and members of the academic community. Read more: Widened Dhaka-Washington relationship allows to freely debate on differences: Shahriar

Viqarunnisa Noon School & College clinched the girls title and Sunnydale School lifted the boys title of the Polar Ice Cream 28th National School Handball (Boys and Girls) Tournament that concluded at the Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Monsur Ali National Handball Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday. This was the 20th national school crown for Viqarunnisa in the girls group, featuring seven times in a row, while it was the fourth title for Sunnydale in the boys group. Also read: 28th National School Handball begins Sunnydale clinched the boys title, defeating St Gregory's School & College by 26-19 goals after dominating the first half by 13-7 goals in the final on Tuesday. Viqarunnisa emerged as girls champions, beating Sunnydale School by 13-11 goals after leading the first half by 7-5 goals in the final Tuesday afternoon. Ahyan of Sunnydale and Sumaiya Akhter of Viqarunnisa were named the best boy and girl players of the tournament. Also read: School Handball: Eight more matches deciding on Saturday Secretary General of the Bangladesh Olympic Association, Syed Shahed Reza, was the chief guest at the day's prize distribution ceremony. Also read: 28th National School Handball begins Tuesday Head of Marketing of the meet's sponsor, Dhaka Ice Cream Company Limited, Abdullah Al Mamun was also present as a special guest at the function, chaired by General Secretary of Bangladesh Handball Federation Asaduzzaman Kohinoor. Twenty-four teams took part in the boys competition, while 19 teams competed in the girls group.

Bangladesh Men's Hockey team tasted its first  victory in the 11-nation Men's Asian Hockey five-a-side (5s) World Cup Qualifier after conceding three successive defeats, beating Japan by 10-3 goals in Salalah, Oman, on Thursday. The winners dominated the first half by 4-1 goals. Also read: Men's Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh suffer 3rd consecutive defeat losing to Pakistan, Malaysia Earlier, Bangladesh was placed in a six-nation elite group with India, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, and host Oman, while the five-team challenger group consists of Afghanistan, Iran, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan. Bangladesh made a frustrating start in the meet, losing to India by 1-15 goals, suffering a 6-15 goals defeat against Pakistan in the second match, and conceding their third defeat in a row, losing to Malaysia by 5-10 goals. Also read: Men's Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh pummelled 15-1 by India In their 4th group match on Thursday afternoon, Deen Mohammad Emon and Saiful Alam Shisir scored hattricks, scoring three goals each, while Sarowar Murshed Shawon and Abeduddin scored two goals each for Bangladesh. In the remaining elite group match, Bangladesh is due to play the host Oman on Thursday night at 10 pm at the same venue. Also read: Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh women's team finish 8th In the newly introduced five-a-side Asian Hockey, Bangladesh scored 22 goals and conceded 43 in the four elite group matches.

Bangladesh Men's Hockey team suffered its third consecutive defeat in the 11-nation Men's Asian Hockey five-a-side (5s) World Cup Qualifier, losing to Pakistan and Malaysia on the second day of the meet held in Salalah, Oman, on Wednesday. Bangladesh suffered a 6-15 goals defeat against Pakistan in their second Elite Group match Wednesday afternoon and conceded their third defeat in a row, losing to Malaysia by 5-10 goals Wednesday evening. Also read: Men's Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh pummelled 15-1 by India Earlier, Bangladesh made a start in the Asian Hockey Meet with a 15-1 goals defeat against their giant rivals India in the first match at the same venue on Tuesday evening. Also read: Asian 5s Hockey : Bangladesh Women' s team concede 7-10 goal defeat against Hong Kong Bangladesh was placed in the six-nation Elite Group with India, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, and hosts Oman, while the five-team Challenger Group consists of Afghanistan, Iran, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan. Also read: Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh women's team finish 8th In the remaining elite group matches, Bangladesh will play Japan on Thursday (August 31)  at 2 pm and host Oman on Thursday (August 31)  at 10 pm at the same venue.

Bangladesh Men's Hockey team made a frustrating start in the 11-nation Men's Asian Hockey five-a-side (5s) World Cup Qualifier after suffering a humiliating 15-1 goals defeat against India in their opening day held in Salalah, Oman Tuesday evening. Bangladesh were trailing by 1-7 goals in the first half against their giant neighbor India. Also read: Hockey Champs Trophy: Monarch Padma beat Walton Dhaka 6-3 Sarowar Morshed Shawon scored the lone goal for Bangladesh in the very 2nd minute of the match by a field goal. Earlier, Bangladesh was placed in the six- nation Elite group with India, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia and hosts Oman while five-team Challenger group consists of Afghanistan, Iran, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Kazakhstan. Also read: Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh eliminated in group stage In the remaining elite group matches, Bangladesh will play Pakistan on Aug 30 at 2 pm, Malaysia on the same day at 8 pm, Japan on Aug 31 at 2pm and hosts Oman, also on August 31 at 10pm (all times local). Also read: Hockey Champs Trophy: Walton Dhaka taste first victory beating Rupayan City Cumilla 4-3 Bangladesh national men's hockey reached Oman on Saturday to take part in the eleven-nation qualifying round of the meet to be held between August 29 to September 2. Bangladesh Men’s team : Asim Gope, Sarowar Hossain, Mahbub Hossain, Shafiul Alam Shishir, Deen Islam Imon, Sarowar Morshed Shawon, Raju Ahmed Topu and Abed Ullah.

The Polar Ice Cream 28th National School Handball (Boys & Girls) Tournament began here on Tuesday with BCIC College making a good start beating South Breeze School by 3-2 goals in the official opening match for the boys. Twelve more matches --six for boys and six for girls --were also decided on the first day. Also read: 28th National School Handball begins Tuesday CEO of the meet' s sponsor Dhaka Ice Cream ( Polar Ice Cream) Industries Limited Shah Masud Imam inaugurated the meet as the chief guest at the Shaheed Capt ( Retd) M Monsur Ali National Handball Stadium here. General Secretary of Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) Asaduzzaman Kohinoor presided over the day's inaugural function. Also read: National Men's Handball: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) emerge champions Twenty four teams are competing in the boys competition while 19 teams are taking part in the girls group at the Shaheed Capt ( Retd) M Monsur Ali National Handball Stadium and Sheikh Russel Roller Skating complex respectively. Also read: IHF Trophy Women's Handball: Bangladesh emerge champions in Youth (U-17) group beating India Final matches of both the boys and girls groups will be held on September 4.

Bangladesh Women's Hockey team finished miserably in 8th place in the 10-team Women's Asian Hockey five-a-side (5s) World Cup Qualifiers, losing to Chinese Taipei 8-5 in their last game in Salalah, Oman on Monday. The 7th place deciding match between two teams was locked in 4-4 goals in the first half. Read more: Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh Women' s team crush Iran 9-3 With the day's feat, the Chinese Taipei women's  not only finished 7th in the meet ahead of  Bangladesh but also took sweet revenge of their 5-10 goals defeat against Bangladesh in the group match last week. In the last match of their first-ever five-a-side international hockey tournament,  Bangladesh's best player Orpita Pal scored four goals while Irin Akhter Riya scored one against the Chinese Taipei. Read more: Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh eliminated in group stage Earlier in the group matches, Bangladesh beat Chinese Taipei by 10-5 goals, Iran by 9-3 goals and hosts Oman by 9-2 goals and conceded 4-7 goals defeat against Indonesia and 7-10 goals defeat against Hong Kong. Bangladesh Women’s team : Sumi Akhter, Mukta Khatun, Fardia Akhter Ratri, Orpita Pal, Sanjida Akhter Moni, Kona Akhter, Riasa Akhter and Irin Akhter Riya Read more: Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh to play hosts Oman on Tuesday Meanwhile, Bangladesh Men's team will start their campaign in the Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier against India on Tuesday (August 29) also in Salalah, Oman. Bangladesh national men's hockey reached Oman on Saturday to take part in the eleven-nation  qualifying round of the meet to be held between August 29 to September 2. Bangladesh Men’s team : Asim Gope, Sarowar Hossain, Mahbub Hossain, Shafiul Alam Shishir, Deen Islam Imon, Sarowar Morshed Shawon, Raju Ahmed Topu and Abed Ullah.

The Polar Ice Cream 28th National School Handball (Boys & Girls) Tournament begins here on Tuesday. Twenty four teams, split into eight groups will compete in the boys competition while 19 teams, divided in six groups, will participate in the girls group. Read: Tigers land in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup Initially, the matches will be held in two city venues ---Shaheed Capt ( Retd) M Monsur Ali National  Handball Stadium and Sheikh Russel Roller Skating complex here. Final matches of both the boys and girls groups will be held on September 4. General Secretary of Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) Asaduzzaman Kohinoor disclosed the details of the meet at a press conference at the federation meeting room on Sunday. BHF vice- president and tournament organizing committee chairman Golam Habib and tournament secretary Salim Mia Babu also spoke on the occasion. Read: World’s Largest Women’s Marathon: Window open till Oct 31 to compete in virtual race Out of the tournament's total budget Tk 17.50 lakh, the meet's sponsor Polar Ice Cream will provide Tk 15 lakh. Team Jersey of the tournament were also unveiled on the occasion.

Bangladesh Women's Hockey team conceded 7-10 goal defeat against stronger Hong Kong in a keenly contested group match of the Women's Asian Hockey five-a-side (5s) World Cup Qualifier held in Salalah, Oman on Sunday (August 26). Also read : Asian 5s Hockey: Bangladesh Women' s team crush Iran 9-3 With the day' s defeat, Bangladesh finished 3rd in the six- team Challenger group securing nine points from all five matches and will play group's 4th ranked team Chinese Taipei in the 7th place deciding match on Monday. After the group matches, Hong Kong emerged champions in challenger group with all-win run securing full 15 points, Indonesia became group runners up with 12 points while Chinese Taipei finished 4th with six points. Also read : Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh eliminated in group stage In the day's crucial match, the winners dominated the first half by 4-3 goal. Orpita Pal scored three, Fardia Akhter Ratri contributed two while Irin Akhter Riya and Kona Akhter one each for Bangladesh in the day's match. However, Bangladesh women' s team, which playing the international hockey after about four years, made a brilliant results in their first-ever five- a- side international hockey tournament. Also read : Bangladesh Cricket Team Departs for Asia Cup Without Liton Das Earlier in the group matches, Bangladesh beat Chinese Taipei by 10-5 goals, Iran by 9-3 goals and hosts Oman by 9-2 goals after suffering 4-7 goals defeat against Indonesia in the opening match. Bangladesh Women’s team : Sumi Akhter, Mukta Khatun, Fardia Akhter Ratri, Orpita Pal, Sanjida Akhter Moni, Kona Akhter, Riasa Akhter and Irin Akhter Riya.