Mohammedan’s forever 12th man, Ata Bhai, no more
Woven into the living memory of the club, Ata Bhai's chant has just ended, but it will continue to echo in the gallery he never abandoned.
3 MIN(s) ago
Interview / Sujan Perera laments BFL ground conditions
Perera spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about Fortis' performance, the Bangladesh Football League, his own form, and the recent progress of the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka national teams.
7 January 2026, 03:00 AM
When passion outshone the numbers
The scoreline of the BRAC Bank Oporajeo Alo Women’s Hockey Tournament final suggested a one-sided affair, but the competition itself revealed a much richer story about the state and spirit of women’s hockey in Bangladesh.
2 January 2026, 02:00 AM
A LOOK BACK AT 2025 / A year when hockey carried the flag
In a country where cricket and football command almost every headline, 2025 became the rare year when hockey forced its way into the national conversation. At a time when lesser-known disciplines usually struggle for space, Bangladesh hockey managed to capture attention through performance, organisation and belief -- offering a powerful reminder of the untapped potential that still exists beyond the big two.
30 December 2025, 02:30 AM
Can BHF build on World Cup spark?
Bangladesh U-21’s spirited showing at the Junior World Cup has revived an old discussion about whether Bangladesh Hockey Federation can turn isolated success into sustainable progress.
11 December 2025, 02:30 AM
‘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.
5 December 2025, 02:00 AM
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.
28 November 2025, 02:00 AM
‘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.
18 November 2025, 19:22 PM
Mohammedan’s forever 12th man, Ata Bhai, no more
Woven into the living memory of the club, Ata Bhai's chant has just ended, but it will continue to echo in the gallery he never abandoned.
1 SEC(s) ago
Sujan Perera laments BFL ground conditions
Perera spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about Fortis' performance, the Bangladesh Football League, his own form, and the recent progress of the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka national teams.
7 January 2026, 03:00 AM
When passion outshone the numbers
The scoreline of the BRAC Bank Oporajeo Alo Women’s Hockey Tournament final suggested a one-sided affair, but the competition itself revealed a much richer story about the state and spirit of women’s hockey in Bangladesh.
2 January 2026, 02:00 AM
A year when hockey carried the flag
In a country where cricket and football command almost every headline, 2025 became the rare year when hockey forced its way into the national conversation. At a time when lesser-known disciplines usually struggle for space, Bangladesh hockey managed to capture attention through performance, organisation and belief -- offering a powerful reminder of the untapped potential that still exists beyond the big two.
30 December 2025, 02:30 AM
Can BHF build on World Cup spark?
Bangladesh U-21’s spirited showing at the Junior World Cup has revived an old discussion about whether Bangladesh Hockey Federation can turn isolated success into sustainable progress.
11 December 2025, 02:30 AM
‘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.
5 December 2025, 02:00 AM
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.
28 November 2025, 02:00 AM
‘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.
18 November 2025, 19:22 PM
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.
18 November 2025, 18:05 PM
‘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.
8 November 2025, 02:30 AM
‘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.
6 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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.
1 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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.
30 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘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."
29 October 2025, 02:00 AM
'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.
24 October 2025, 02:58 AM
Bangladesh ready to ‘dominate’ South Asia: Topu
Topu said he was "not happy with the overall results" in the 2026 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers "because, as a team, we expected better."
16 October 2025, 03:00 AM
'Chess in Bangladesh needs a new role model'
At 59, Niaz Murshed, the subcontinent’s first grandmaster, claimed his seventh national title by winning the 49th National Chess Championship on Wednesday. While his triumph celebrated a living legend, it also highlighted the fragile state of chess in Bangladesh.
3 October 2025, 04:44 AM
Rony balances pride and regret on world stage
Representing the national team at an international event is a matter of pride for any athlete. The same holds true for hurdler Najimul Hossain Rony, who is set to compete in the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on Monday in Tokyo, Japan.
12 September 2025, 03:00 AM
BPL outlook clouded by stalled fixing probe
The BFF had previously demoted clubs such as Arambagh, Uttar Baridhara and Karwan Bazar Pragati Sangha for similar offences. The question now is whether it will act decisively against Fakirerpool.
28 August 2025, 02:00 AM
Steadfast Sapna ‘can’t imagine leaving football’
The Thakurgaon native, once active in various sports, entered football in 2017 and did not look back ever since, rising through the age groups to become a composed, versatile midfielder whose game sense belies her years.
14 August 2025, 04:00 AM