Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 5) reported one death from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,435 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020.

Neymar’s return for Brazil against South Korea in the last 16 of the World Cup remains a “possibility,” according to the team’s doctor. Paris St-Germain forward Neymar is in a race against time to recover from an ankle injury sustained in Brazil’s opening

England will meet France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday after an impressive demolition of Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium. Gareth Southgate's side survived a nervy opening in which goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made an outstanding save from Boulaye Dia to run out convincing

A goal for Olivier Giroud and two for Kylian Mbappe at the Al Thumama Stadium saw France beat Poland 3-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. France dominated the game on Sunday, which saw Giroud become France’s record highest goalscorer with 52 goals.

Football fans are eagerly waiting for a contesting match when powerhouse Bashundhara Kings take on spirited Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra in the title-deciding final match of the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup.  The football match is scheduled to be held on Monday (Dec 5) at

Magnificent batting by Mahidy Hasan Miraz in the 9th wicket partnership with Mustafizur Rahman brought an unbelievable victory for Bangladesh. As the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 38 off 39 balls to safeguard Bangladesh to a thrilling one-wicket win over India.  The

Bangladesh won the toss and sent India to bat first in the opening match of the three-match one-day international series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday (December 4).  They, however, suffered a double blow before the series as their ODI skipper Tamim

Brazilian soccer legend Pele said on Saturday that he feels "strong, with a lot of hope" despite medical problems that have kept the 82-year-old sports icon in the hospital with a respiratory infection. Pele, widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, was

Neymar was back training on Saturday, doing drills with the ball and taking shots on goal only two days before Brazil's match against South Korea in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The good news for the five-time champions came the same day left back Alex Telles and forward

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. With a flourish of his famous left foot in the 34th minute, Messi put Argentina ahead with his

The United States men's soccer team has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands. It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Using the second-youngest squad in the

Holders Bashundhara Kings maintained their winning run in the Bashundhara Group Women's Football League when they blanked Barisal Football Academy by 5-0 goals in a match held today (Saturday) at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city's Kamalapur.

India captain Rohit Sharma said Bangladeshi cricketers should get a regular chance in Indian Premier League (IPL) as the country has now so many world-class players who could change the momentum of the game. He said: "I really hope that they get the chance. Because they are

Hwang Heechan’s 90th-minute winner has put South Korea through to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Portugal. Hwang made his strike after captain Son Heungmin sprinted the length of the pitch in possession to set up the goal at Qatar’s Education City

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is set to make the 1,000th appearance of his career in Saturday's World Cup last-16 tie with Australia. He will win his 169th cap on top of 778 games for Barcelona and 53 matches for current side Paris St-Germain. If they lose it could be the final

Switzerland sealed their place in the World Cup last 16 following an entertaining five-goal victory over Serbia to round off the group stage. Switzerland, who knew a draw would be enough to qualify, took an early lead through former Stoke and Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri.

Cameroon defeated a Brazil side resting a host of regulars but still saw their World Cup campaign ended after an entertaining encounter at Lusail Stadium. Vincent Aboubakar header the winner in stoppage time but his joy immediately turned to disappointment as he was given a second

Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni has thanked fans from Bangladesh ahead of Round of 16 clash against Australia in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match in Doha, Qatar. Scaloni, speaking ahead of the knockout match spoke high of fans around the world supporting Argentina and gave special

Zakir Hasan hammered an excellent 173 as Bangladesh A held India A for a draw in the first four-day game at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar today (December 2).    Resuming the day on 172-1 and with a deficit of 181 runs, Zakir led the side to the

Opener Liton Das will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India after the regular captain Tamim Iqbal was ruled out of the series due to groin injury.   "Liton is one of the more experienced players in the side and has demonstrated his leadership