23 June 2026

CATEGORY: SPORTS

Sports news and updates

Sylhet-themed city branding takes over BPL opener

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   In the early years of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), there was not much branding or marketing. Tournaments came and went in Dhaka, Chattogram or Sylhet, but they were hardly visible to the public eye. But on Frida...

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Rishad bags three as Hurricanes outclass Perth

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Hobart Hurricanes clinched a four-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers on Friday, with Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain starring with the ball. His three-wicket haul helped the Hurricanes move to second place in th...

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DR Congo want Wissa in top form for World Cup playoff

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The Democratic Republic of Congo have no regrets about leaving out Yoane Wissa from the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, saying they want him in top form for World Cup playoffs in March.Coach Sebastien Desabr...

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Gaurav and Tanvir lift men’s doubles title on home soil

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Bangladesh celebrated a historic moment in badminton as Gaurab Singha and Abdul Jahir Tanvir clinched the men’s doubles title at the Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh International Series 2025. In an all-Bangladesh final held at...

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Farashganj signs star women footballers ahead of WFL

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Farashganj SC made a strong statement on the final day of transfers on Friday by signing five national team stars ahead of the Women’s Football League (WFL). The club secured the services of Tahura Khatun, Maria Manda,...

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Goals against Sudan not a response to critics, says Mahrez

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez said his two goals in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations Group E were not a response to his critics.Forward Mahrez, who plays for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia after moving from Man...

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Chattogram Royals owner asks BCB to take over franchise

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Chattogram Royals owner Kayum Rashed has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to take over the operations of the franchise for the remainder of the Bangladesh Premier League season, BPL Governing Council member secr...

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Rohit and Kohli shine on return in Vijay Hazare Trophy

by Bangla Press 5 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to domestic action with stunning centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.Rohit, playing his first match in the tournament after seven years, sm...

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