Anisur Rahman

‘Size doesn’t matter’: Amirul on Bangladesh’s spirit

The Faridpur-born former BKSP trainee now leads the scorers' chart with 12 goals in four matches.

1d ago

Crisis within: How will BFF respond?

Bangladesh’s underwhelming performance in their 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Series, also involving Azerbaijan, has raised a serious concern -- whether the poor display stemmed from on-field lapses or from issues unfolding off the pitch.

1w ago

‘Can’t make 180 million people happy anywhere else’: Hamza

Asked to place the latest victory alongside his English FA Cup win with Leicester City, he replied that the significance was incomparable.

2w ago

Eager vendors cash in on football frenzy

From jerseys to flags and food, Bangladesh's international football fixtures have become a thriving ecosystem for small businesses, showing how national pride can ripple through local communities.

2w ago

‘There may be 30 Jahanaras who haven’t spoken up’

Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct recently made by former Bangladesh women's team captain Jahanara Alam against team management and support staff has sparked a countrywide uproar. The issue has once again put the spotlight on women's safety in sports -- something often overlooked in this country in spite similar allegations surfacing across disciplines in the past.

4w ago

‘Paid for risky play' against Ivanchuk: IM Fahad

In an interview with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman, Fahad reflected on his World Cup lessons and the road to GM title and more.

1m ago

Hattrick champion Noshin wants to compete against men

Having secured a hattrick of titles at the National Women's Chess Championship, Woman's FIDE Master (WFM) Noshin Anjum has announced her intention to compete in the Open section from the next edition, aiming to challenge male opponents rather than continuing in the women's championship.

1m ago

Poor show in South Asian athletics reflects deeper problems

Bangladesh's disappointing results at the recently concluded 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships only highlight the long-standing decline of the country's athletics.

1m ago
December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025

‘Size doesn’t matter’: Amirul on Bangladesh’s spirit

The Faridpur-born former BKSP trainee now leads the scorers' chart with 12 goals in four matches.

November 28, 2025
November 28, 2025

Crisis within: How will BFF respond?

Bangladesh’s underwhelming performance in their 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Series, also involving Azerbaijan, has raised a serious concern -- whether the poor display stemmed from on-field lapses or from issues unfolding off the pitch.

November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025

‘Can’t make 180 million people happy anywhere else’: Hamza

Asked to place the latest victory alongside his English FA Cup win with Leicester City, he replied that the significance was incomparable.

November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025

Eager vendors cash in on football frenzy

From jerseys to flags and food, Bangladesh's international football fixtures have become a thriving ecosystem for small businesses, showing how national pride can ripple through local communities.

November 8, 2025
November 8, 2025

‘There may be 30 Jahanaras who haven’t spoken up’

Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct recently made by former Bangladesh women's team captain Jahanara Alam against team management and support staff has sparked a countrywide uproar. The issue has once again put the spotlight on women's safety in sports -- something often overlooked in this country in spite similar allegations surfacing across disciplines in the past.

November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025

‘Paid for risky play' against Ivanchuk: IM Fahad

In an interview with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman, Fahad reflected on his World Cup lessons and the road to GM title and more.

November 1, 2025
November 1, 2025

Hattrick champion Noshin wants to compete against men

Having secured a hattrick of titles at the National Women's Chess Championship, Woman's FIDE Master (WFM) Noshin Anjum has announced her intention to compete in the Open section from the next edition, aiming to challenge male opponents rather than continuing in the women's championship.

October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025

Poor show in South Asian athletics reflects deeper problems

Bangladesh's disappointing results at the recently concluded 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships only highlight the long-standing decline of the country's athletics.

October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025

‘A month-long training can’t produce results’: Bangladesh volleyball captain Horosit

"We will now focus fully on the South Asian Games... and need to nurture this group of young players to make quick decisions during matches, which can only grow through playing a lot of international games."

October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025

'My only goal now is to deliver'

Promising swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi has once again been named the best male swimmer at the recently concluded National Swimming Championships. The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman caught up with the Rajbari-born swimmer to talk about his journey, progress, and aspirations.