Anisur Rahman

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.

Asked to place the latest victory alongside his English FA Cup win with Leicester City, he replied that the significance was incomparable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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."

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.

Topu said he was "not happy with the overall results" in the 2026 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers "because, as a team, we expected better."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation general secretary and former paddler Captain Maksud Ahmed Sonet talked to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman from Kathmandu about what led to the disappointing performances and the path ahead.

“Hit her, hit her hard,” shouted Afeida Khandokar, captain of the Bangladesh women’s football team, from the stands of the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in Dhaka yesterday.

With less than a month remaining before the transfer window of the Bangladesh Premier League closes, footballers are struggling to secure suitable contracts for the upcoming 2025-26 season due to financial constraints faced by the participating clubs.

Teenager Abdur Rahman Alif stole the spotlight by winning gold at the Asia Cup Archery Stage-2, especially after senior archers Ruman Sana and Abdur Hakim Rubel migrated to the USA

Anticipation was high, yet the scenes at the newly renovated National Stadium still amazed as the entire premises transformed into a sea of white -- the color of Bangladesh’s home jersey -- as Bangladesh prepared to face Singapore in a much-hyped Asian Cup Qualifier yesterday.

Bangladesh and Bashundhara Kings forward Rakib Hossain finished as the top local scorer in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), netting 11 goals in 17 games -- one more than the previous season. Rakib spoke with The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman about his form, domestic football, the national team, and the inclusion of Canada-based Shamit Shome in the Bangladesh squad.