Gravity-defying leaps, sharp dribbles and high-flying saves lit up the Shaheed M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium yesterday as the Ruchi 36th National Women’s Handball Competition got off to a thrilling start. The opening day saw players go airborne with spectacular athleticism, setting the tone for the 10-day showdown featuring 19 teams battling for national glory until August 25. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Bangladesh’s men’s team got their first taste of specialist batting coach Julian Wood’s methods on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Under Wood’s watch, the players worked through a power-hitting session to sharpen their big shots, with head coach Phil Simmons and pace bowling coach Shaun Tait also back with the team. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Bangladesh women’s football team captain Afeida Khandaker, used to being under the spotlight, watched on from the stands with her parents, as her elder sibling Afra Khandaker fought in the 52kg weight category final of the Women’s Boxing Championship against New York-based boxer Zinnat Ferdous at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
Bangladesh players celebrate in the pouring rain after clinching the T20I series 2-1 against Pakistan, despite suffering a 74-run loss in the final match in Mirpur on Thursday
Jaker Ali’s gritty half-century and Shoriful Islam’s career-best spell laid the foundation, before the hosts held their nerve to fend off a furious late onslaught from Faheem Ashraf and sealed an eight-run win -- clinching their first-ever T20I series victory over Pakistan with a match to spare.
The images reflect not just a victory, but a proud continuation of a legacy in the making.
From fiery spells and sharp fielding to joyous crowd celebrations, the Tigers roared loud -- securing only their fourth win in 23 T20Is against Pakistan.
Tigers’ smiles shine bright as Bangladesh clinched their first-ever T20I series win in Sri Lanka.
Gravity-defying leaps, sharp dribbles and high-flying saves lit up the Shaheed M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium yesterday as the Ruchi 36th National Women’s Handball Competition got off to a thrilling start. The opening day saw players go airborne with spectacular athleticism, setting the tone for the 10-day showdown featuring 19 teams battling for national glory until August 25. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Bangladesh’s men’s team got their first taste of specialist batting coach Julian Wood’s methods on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Under Wood’s watch, the players worked through a power-hitting session to sharpen their big shots, with head coach Phil Simmons and pace bowling coach Shaun Tait also back with the team. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Bangladesh women’s football team captain Afeida Khandaker, used to being under the spotlight, watched on from the stands with her parents, as her elder sibling Afra Khandaker fought in the 52kg weight category final of the Women’s Boxing Championship against New York-based boxer Zinnat Ferdous at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
Bangladesh players celebrate in the pouring rain after clinching the T20I series 2-1 against Pakistan, despite suffering a 74-run loss in the final match in Mirpur on Thursday
Jaker Ali’s gritty half-century and Shoriful Islam’s career-best spell laid the foundation, before the hosts held their nerve to fend off a furious late onslaught from Faheem Ashraf and sealed an eight-run win -- clinching their first-ever T20I series victory over Pakistan with a match to spare.
The images reflect not just a victory, but a proud continuation of a legacy in the making.
From fiery spells and sharp fielding to joyous crowd celebrations, the Tigers roared loud -- securing only their fourth win in 23 T20Is against Pakistan.
Tigers’ smiles shine bright as Bangladesh clinched their first-ever T20I series win in Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh women’s team take on Bhutan today at 3pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in their third SAFF U-20 Championship clash.
It was a reminder that even elite athletes need their moments of play.
