• Land-use planning along highways
  • Let’s revisit Pahela Baishakh spirit
  • BSF at it again
  • Left behind
  • War party is alive, kicking
  • The story of genesis
  • A touch of tradition in urban life
  • Suspend Myanmar sanctions, say Cameron and Suu Kyi
  • Jordan demonstrators reject new electoral law
  • Volvos to go off before expiry date
  • 3 unnatural deaths, 2 shot at in capital
  • Relocate labour intensive industries to Bangladesh
  • Prices of potato, red lentil, unpacked edible oil go up
  • High-power panel should probe ‘graft’ against Mridha
  • Govt will foil DCC polls: Moudud
  • Kamal’s lone battle in ICC
  • BJMC edge Rahmatganj
  • Sakib shines in KKR win
  • Political jobs at univs harm education
  • People ring in Bengali New Year
  • Money seizure mystery deepens
  • Look into Soumen’s money
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Kamal’s lone battle in ICC

AHM Mustafa Kamal
Bangladesh Cricket Board president AHM Mustafa Kamal faces a lone battle to secure his position as International Cricket Council vice-president when an executive board meeting of the global cricket oversight body will begin today. Full story

BJMC edge Rahmatganj

Team BJMC forward Ismael Bangoura (R) fails to beat Rahmatganj goalkeeper in one-on-one situation during their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. — New Age photo
Team BJMC edged Rahmatganj MFS 1-0 in their Bangladesh Premier League tie at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday and reduced their gap on the second-placed side Muktijoddha Sangsad KC to four points. Cameroonian striker Jean Jules Ikanga... Full story

Sakib shines in KKR win

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Sakib al Hasan (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane (R) during their IPL Twenty20 match at the Eden Gardens on Friday. — AFP photo
Sakib al Hasan struck three important blows right when Kolkata Knight Riders needed and smashed 16 off 10 balls at a crucial time to steer them to a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. Full story

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain: Azhar

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels that current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks ‘a bit of intelligence’ when it comes to leading the side in Test cricket and there should be... Full story

Misbah hails Whatmore

Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul Haq said Friday he was impressed with new coach Dav Whatmore’s professionalism as he seeks to lift the talented but unpredictable team. Full story

Mahmood gets Indian visa

Azhar Mahmood, the former Pakistan allrounder, has been granted an Indian visa for the IPL but ESPNcricinfo understands it is valid only for Chandigarh and Delhi. Mahmood will arrive on Saturday to... Full story

Siddik falls behind in Kuala Lumpur

Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh ended round two of the Maybank Malaysian Open in 46th position after tropical thunderstorm halted the second day’s play at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country... Full story

SPORTSLINE

BFF finalise voter list The Bangladesh Football Federation on Friday has revealed the final voters’ list for its upcoming election with the number of councilors increased to 122 instead of the rough 120. Jessore... Full story

Mascarenhas stars in Punjab’s maiden win

Dimitri Mascarenhas recorded the best figures ever by a Kings XI Punjab bowler in his side’s seven-wicket triumph over Pune Warriors, reports Sky Sports. The former England international claimed 5-25 from... Full story

Super win for Kings

Ravindra Jadeja clinched a thrilling final-ball victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore as Chennai Super Kings pulled off the second highest Indian Premier League run chase, reports Sky Sports. Full story

Pakistan probes domestic Twenty20 match

A match in Pakistan’s domestic Twenty20 competition last month is under scrutiny over allegations of foul play and under-performance by some players, an official said. Karachi Zebras lost the Super Eight tournament... Full story

Mosop eyes marathon world record

Kenya’s so-called ‘Big Engine’, distance runner Moses Mosop, will have compatriot Patrick Makau’s world record in his sights when he runs the marathon here on Sunday. It will be only a third marathon appearance fo... Full story

Wozniacki makes it perfect twelve in Copenhagen

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki won her 12th match in 12 career outings at the Copenhagen Open on Thursday as she moved closer to a third title with a 6-2, 6-1 second round rout of France’s Pauline Parmentier. Full story

Bahrain GP cleared despite safety fears

The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next week as planned, Formula One bosses declared on Friday, despite fears it could be targeted by violent anti-government demonstrations. The sport’s governing body, the FIA (Federation Internationale... Full story

French Open boosts prize money

The French Open will boast total prize money of 18.718 million euros this year, an increase of seven percent, with more cash targetted at early round losers. The second Grand Slam event of the season is boosting... Full story

Klitschko to defend titles against Thompson

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will face Tony ‘The Tiger’ Thompson of the United States in a mandatory defence of his IBF title in Bern, Switzerland, on July 7, it was announced on Thursday. Full story

Women’s school football final today

Scholastica School take on Viqarunnissa Noon School and College in the final of Plan Metropolis Women’s School Football Tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today Full story

Second Div Football

Basabo Tarun Sangha edged past Bangladesh Boys Club by a lone goal in the super league match of the Destiny Group Dhaka Metropolis Second Division Football at the Kamlapur stadium on Thursday. Full story

Shillingford called into WI Test squad

Off-spinner Shane Shillingford was called into the West Indies squad for the second Test against Australia on Thursday, 18 months after his last appearance. Shillingford, 29, played the last of... Full story

Ronaldo eyes finishing line

Cristiano Ronaldo feels that Liga leaders Real Madrid are now closing in on the title as they prepare to face struggling Sporting Gijon at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend. Full story

Malaga squander chance

Villarreal’s Dutch midfielder Hernan Perez (L) celebrates his goal with defender Cristian Zapata and midfielder Bruno Soriano (R) against Malaga during their La Liga match at the El Madrigal on Thursday. — AFP photo
Malaga missed the chance to go third in La Liga when they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 at Villarreal on Thursday. It seemed that a win was on the cards for the Andalusian... Full story

United face test of nerve

A week may be a long time in football and if Manchester United take anything less than maximum points against Aston Villa this weekend it is going to feel like an eternity. Full story

Fergie laughs off Mancini mind games

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has rubbished claims by Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini that the Premier League title race is over. Ferguson’s side, who entertain... Full story

Pele’s Santos celebrate centenary with nod to future

Santos’ star Neymar (C) attends a solemn session to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary in the chamber of deputies in Brasilia on Tuesday. — Reuters photo
Brazilian club Santos celebrate their centenary this weekend but, as well as recalling a magical past lit up by the great Pele, they maintain high hopes that their current-day superstar ... Full story

SOCCERLINE

Maradona slams ‘stupid’ Pele Al Wasl coach Diego Maradona has mocked Brazil legend Pele’s remarks that Santos forward Neymar is a better player that Barcelona star Lionel... Full story


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