Bangladesh

‘A Missing Can of Film’ premieres in Dhaka, revisiting Zahir Raihan’s cinematic legacy

The Bangladesh premiere of “A Missing Can of Film”, directed by Naeem Mohaiemen, was held on Friday at the auditorium of the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon.
10 January 2026, 14:24 PM

Three competing nationalisms and the battle for Bangladesh

When we speak about Bangladesh today, we often pretend as if there is one clear national story.
8 January 2026, 04:00 AM

Why mob violence is rising across South Asia

In South Asia, the mob has evolved into a calculated tool for political mobilisation and social policing.
5 January 2026, 10:22 AM

Sports adviser wants Bangladesh's T20 WC matches shifted to Sri Lanka

Law and Sports Adviser of the interim government, Dr Asif Nazrul, has strongly protested the directive to remove Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on political grounds.
3 January 2026, 18:44 PM

ICDs, users agree on 20% tariff hike for six months

The owners of inland container depots (ICDs) and stakeholders today agreed on a 20 percent increase in tariffs for export and empty container handling at the depots for a period of six months
1 January 2026, 15:53 PM

A year of living dangerously

Govt must restore order in the run-up to the February election.
1 January 2026, 13:37 PM

Five merging banks begin repaying depositors

Most branches of the five lenders reported normal banking activity, hinting at growing depositor confidence in the newly formed Sammilito Islami Bank PLC
1 January 2026, 12:51 PM

2025 Recap: Reporters' picks

Policy reforms, trade shocks and political transitions added to a year of uneven recovery
31 December 2025, 15:48 PM
29 December 2025, 18:02 PM

'A truly historic World Cup for Bangladesh'

Hockey-player-turned-umpire Salim Lucky spoke about learning elite-level protocols, earning praise from the FIH and global peers, the challenges of limited domestic competition, and his plea for greater institutional support to secure the future of Bangladeshi umpires in an interview with The Daily Star.
15 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Bangladesh seal opening win with record chase

Bangladesh Under-19s pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan Under-19s on Saturday at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, chasing down the highest target ever successfully chased in ACC U-19 Asia Cup history.
13 December 2025, 13:29 PM

U-17s beat Sri Lanka to clinch one-day series

Left-arm pacer Atiqur Akash delivered a stellar performance as the Bangladesh under-17 team defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and final one-dayer, sealing a 2-1 series victory at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
12 December 2025, 14:34 PM

Tamim to lead junior Tigers in Asia Cup title defence

Azizul Hakim Tamim will once lead Bangladesh in their bid to retain the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup title, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the tournament, scheduled to be held in Dubai from December 12 to 21.
8 December 2025, 14:16 PM

Amirul’s fourth hattrick powers Bangladesh past Korea

Penalty corner specialist Amirul Islam scored yet another hattrick as Bangladesh came from 2-0 down to beat South Korea 5-3 in a thrilling classification match of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup on Saturday.
6 December 2025, 13:58 PM

Emon, Hridoy, Mustafizur move up in T20I rankings

Parvez Hossain Emon (up 21 places to 38th) and Tawhid Hridoy (up five spots to equal 42nd) made gains up the rankings for T20I batters, with Mustafizur Rahman moving up two rungs to eighth on the list for ICC T20I bowlers following Bangladesh’s 2-1 series win against Ireland at home.
3 December 2025, 14:46 PM

Bangladesh show spirit but fall short against Azerbaijan

Bangladesh suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in their final match of the Infinix Tri-Nation Tournament as Azerbaijan clinched the title with a perfect record at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
2 December 2025, 14:58 PM

Bangladesh go down fighting against France

The Bangladesh U-21 hockey team put up another brave performance in the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup before going down to a fighting 3-2 defeat against reigning runners-up France in their third and final Pool F match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
2 December 2025, 13:39 PM

Bowlers, Tanzid guide Bangladesh to series win

Bangladesh were asked to bowl again by Ireland captain Paul Stirling in the third and decisive match of the three-match T20I series in Chattogram on Tuesday.
2 December 2025, 07:17 AM

Bangladesh stage stunning fightback against Korea

.Bangladesh produced a remarkable comeback in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior (U-21) World Cup on Sunday, fighting back from three goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw against strong South Korea in their second Pool F match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Tamil Nadu, India.
30 November 2025, 14:55 PM

China shatter Bangladesh’s dream

Bangladesh’s dream of qualifying for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals ended in disappointment as the boys in red and green suffered a 4-0 defeat to favourites China in their final Group A match -- a loss made heavier by two gifted goals.
30 November 2025, 13:51 PM