Hosts Bangladesh continued their dream run in the CAVA Cup Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025, clinching a 3–2 match over Sri Lanka on Friday at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

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.

Bangladesh boys bagged bronze medal at the 3rd Youth Asian Games after thrashing hosts Bahrain 106-17 in their sixth and final group match at the Isa Sports Complex in Bahrain on Thursday.

Hosts Bangladesh recorded a hard-fought 3-2 sets victory over Nepal in their second match of the CAVA (Central Asian Volleyball Association) Cup at the Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.

The 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships witnessed three more national records fall on the third day of competition, bringing the total number of new records to 15.

Bangladesh are scheduled to face leaders India on Thursday.

Romana’s daughter, Falak Ahmed Ruzba, enjoyed splashing around in the pool, making her mother’s achievement even brighter.

Hosts Bangladesh’s bid to clinch the trophy of the CAVA (Central Asian Volleyball Association) Cup got off to a flying start with an emphatic 3-0 win over the Maldives on the opening day at Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday..Bangladesh, who will now face Nepal on Thursday as

Promising swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi continued his record-breaking spree at the Max Group 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships, shattering four more national records on the second day at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Bangladesh confirmed a first-ever bronze medal in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, courtesy of women's kabaddi team who beat Sri Lanka 47-40 in Bahrain on Tuesday.

Naroditsky was ranked number one in his native US when he was just nine years old

Bangladesh have been preparing for the tournament for a month under the supervision of newly appointed Japanese coach Ryan Masajedi.

Experienced swimmer Kajal Mia and rising star Samiul Islam Rafi stole the spotlight on the opening day of the 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships, sharing three new national records between them at the National Swimming Complex on Monday.

The National Swimming Championships are set to feature four international events -- men’s 800m freestyle, women’s 1500m freestyle, mixed 4x100m freestyle relay, and mixed 4x100m medley relay -- for the first time when the Max Group 34th Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo Championships begin on Monday at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur.

Kiriakov, a 50-year-old Grandmaster, showed grace and encouragement throughout the session, moving from board to board and engaging the youngsters with warmth.

The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.

Bangladesh is all set to host the 2nd IKF Women's Kabaddi World Cup in mid-November with the participation of 14 countries including defending champions India, and runners-up Iran.

Titmus won the 400m freestyle titles at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, beating American great Katie Ledecky each time in what were dubbed the "races of the century".

Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.