As Argentina prepared to face Spain in the World Cup final, thousands of miles from Buenos Aires, another sea of blue and white was forming across Bengal. In Bangladesh, Argentine flags hung from rooftops and giant jerseys stretched between apartment buildings. Across the border in Kolkata, India, fans gathered before dawn around outdoor screens, wearing […]
Thousands of Argentina fans gathered at daybreak at University of Dhaka to watch Lionel Messi score a hat trick against Algeria, reflecting Bangladesh’s long-running devotion to a country most supporters have never visited.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India as a protest against the ICC’s decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland.
Bangladesh ended a 22-year winless run against India with a 1–0 victory Tuesday in an AFC Asian Cup Qualifier, lifted by an early strike from Sheikh Morsalin. The forward scored in the 11th minute, finishing a low cross from Rakib Hossain after a quick counterattack at the National Stadium in Dhaka.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Sunday unveiled the official trophy of the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 at the state guest house Jamuna. Representatives from all participating nations attended the ceremony, which marked the formal start of Bangladesh’s first time hosting the tournament.
