eSports
"Country's biggest" mobile esports tournament crowns new champions
Deemed the "biggest mobile esports tournament in Bangladesh", D1 Mobile Mania 2024 had a total prize pool of BDT 30 lakh, with over 1,700 local esports players and over 250 local esports teams competing in Call Of Duty: Mobile (CODM), Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), and eFootball 2024.
Rise of esports in Bangladesh / From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
Bangladeshi all-female Valorant teams qualify for international tournament
Two all-female Valorant teams from Bangladesh, Team Hexagon and Team Celestials, have secured qualification for the South Asian round of the VCT Game Changers tournament, an esports event officially hosted by Riot Games, the maker of Valorant.
Activision Blizzard sued by Call of Duty players
Activision Blizzard, the company behind the popular video game franchise Call of Duty, has recently been used by professional gamers. The U.S.-based lawsuit claims that the company has been deliberately restricting competition in Call of Duty tournaments.
Farid Islam to represent Bangladesh in Global Esports Games 2023
Bangladeshi esports player Farid Islam has recently secured a spot in the main stage of the Global Esports Games Riyadh 2023 for the Street Fighter 6 tournament. He will be the only player in this international tournament to represent Bangladesh, competing against 31 other players from all around the world.
Asian Games landmark for eSports fires Olympic dreams
Players will battle in EA Sports FC, PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, Dota 2, League of Legends, Dream Three Kingdoms 2 and Street Fighter V.
Bangladeshi esports teams prepare for MLBB M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal
In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.
Esports: Aren’t they more than just digital games?
In today's digital era, esports, or electronic sports, has rapidly taken centre stage in the world of competitive entertainment. This arena of competitive video gaming, once seen as a simple pastime, has become a booming industry with global revenue crossing the $1 billion mark as of 2020. And as this wave sweeps over continents, Bangladesh, with its dynamic youth population, stands to benefit immensely from this revolution.
Saudi Arabia invests heavily in gaming to propel diversification
Saudi Arabia has made a resolute commitment to invest $8 billion in the gaming industry over the past year, with ambitious plans to become an international gaming hub.
"Country's biggest" mobile esports tournament crowns new champions
Deemed the "biggest mobile esports tournament in Bangladesh", D1 Mobile Mania 2024 had a total prize pool of BDT 30 lakh, with over 1,700 local esports players and over 250 local esports teams competing in Call Of Duty: Mobile (CODM), Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), and eFootball 2024.
From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
Bangladeshi all-female Valorant teams qualify for international tournament
Two all-female Valorant teams from Bangladesh, Team Hexagon and Team Celestials, have secured qualification for the South Asian round of the VCT Game Changers tournament, an esports event officially hosted by Riot Games, the maker of Valorant.
Activision Blizzard sued by Call of Duty players
Activision Blizzard, the company behind the popular video game franchise Call of Duty, has recently been used by professional gamers. The U.S.-based lawsuit claims that the company has been deliberately restricting competition in Call of Duty tournaments.
Farid Islam to represent Bangladesh in Global Esports Games 2023
Bangladeshi esports player Farid Islam has recently secured a spot in the main stage of the Global Esports Games Riyadh 2023 for the Street Fighter 6 tournament. He will be the only player in this international tournament to represent Bangladesh, competing against 31 other players from all around the world.
Asian Games landmark for eSports fires Olympic dreams
Players will battle in EA Sports FC, PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, Dota 2, League of Legends, Dream Three Kingdoms 2 and Street Fighter V.
Bangladeshi esports teams prepare for MLBB M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal
In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.
Esports: Aren’t they more than just digital games?
In today's digital era, esports, or electronic sports, has rapidly taken centre stage in the world of competitive entertainment. This arena of competitive video gaming, once seen as a simple pastime, has become a booming industry with global revenue crossing the $1 billion mark as of 2020. And as this wave sweeps over continents, Bangladesh, with its dynamic youth population, stands to benefit immensely from this revolution.
Saudi Arabia invests heavily in gaming to propel diversification
Saudi Arabia has made a resolute commitment to invest $8 billion in the gaming industry over the past year, with ambitious plans to become an international gaming hub.
Local esports events to keep an eye on
Much like the outside world, Bangladesh equally shares a love for gaming and competition.
