- Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst globally this morning
- Unsweetened coffee reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by 30%
- UK central bank's Bailey warns of economic nationalism risks
- Awareness meeting on dowry held in Dinajpur
- Country at 5 risks, inflation at top
- TikTok says it will go dark Sunday without Biden’s interference
- ISRO releases video of SpaDeX satellite docking
- Rangpur Riders extend perfect winning streak to eight
- Israel prepares for hostages’ return
- Old incident of Hindu man's killing falsified as recent communal attack
- Hasina controls mass media horrifically in 15 years rule
- Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
- Gaza death toll rises
- Inaugural Women's BPL to kick off in February with 3 teams
- Won't stop until misrule-free Bangladesh is established
- 19 hospitalized in 24hrs
- ‘Groups to be formed in districts-upazilas-unions to combat injustice’
- Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal: Israel
- 68% people want non-partisan president: BBS
- EU calls for consensus on priority reforms in Bangladesh
Inaugural Women's BPL to kick off in February with 3 teams
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that there will be a franchise league involving female Bangladesh cricketers, the Womens Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL). The announcement was made by BCB director Nazmul Abedeen Fahim via a press conference outside the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium...
Nick Pothas steps down as Bangladesh’s assistant coach ahead
Nick Pothas has stepped down from the post of assistant coach of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The Proteus coach left the BCB job mainly citing family reasons. He himself confirmed this information on social media. Nick Pothas, who worked as assistant coach of Chandika Hathurusingha,...
'Not mandatory to send selectors in every tour'
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that it is not mandatory to send selectors with the national team in every tour. Quite a few eyebrows were raised as BCB did not include any member of the selection panel in the upcoming womens tour to West Indies. It was...
There’s no conflict, says Faruque on his alleged rift with Najmul Abedin
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said on Sunday that the so-called rift between him and board director Najmul Abedin Fahim is due to misunderstanding and communication gap. Earlier on the day, Najmul announced publicly that he wishes to step down from his post as things are...
Najmul Abedin considering resignation over Faruque's behaviour
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Najmul Abedin said on Sunday that he is mulling the idea of stepping down from his position if he is not allowed to work with freedom in the board. It was reported that Najmul and BCB president Faruque Ahmed had a clash that prompted him to take such a...
Tamim Iqbal confirms ‘No Return’ to national Cricket team
Tamim Iqbals illustrious international career appears to have reached its conclusion, as the former Bangladesh captain has unofficially indicated that he will not return to the national team. His last appearance came during the ODI series against New Zealand ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Since then,...
BPL ticket prices released
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday released the ticket prices of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament which starts on Monday. The lowest price of the ticket is set at Tk 200 while the highest price is at Tk 2,000. The fans can purchase the ticket online at...
BCB announces salary hike to women cricketers with new central contracts
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved a salary raise for the womens national cricket team as part of their new central contract for the 2024-25 season. The announcement came following the BCBs 16th board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday, reports UNB....
U-19 cricketers get cash bonus from BCB for Asia Cup triumph
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a cash reward for the Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team after their recent victory in the Asia Cup. The young Tigers defeated India by 59 runs in the final, securing their second consecutive U-19 Asia Cup championship. Azizul Hakim Tamim, the...
BCB announces Women’s U19 Asia Cup squad
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced squad for the inaugural ACC Womens U19 Asia Cup, reports BSS. The event will be held in Klang, Malaysia from 15-22 December. The Bayuemas Cricket Oval will host all the matches of the six-team competition featuring Malaysia, Bangladesh,...
BCB hands over Tk 20 lakh to SAFF Women's Champions
BCB president Faruque Ahmed handed over a cheque of Tk20 lakh to the SAFF champions national womens football team on Wednesday. Teams captain Sabina Khatun received the cheque on behalf of the team. BCB previously announced a Tk 20 lakh reward for the womens football team in recognition of their...
Bangladesh women eye world cup spot
Bangladesh womens cricket team faces a tough path to secure direct qualification for the Womens ODI World Cup, set to take place in India next year. To achieve this, Bangladesh must win all six of their remaining matches in the ICC Womens ODI Super League. These include three home matches...
BCB announces Women's squad for Ireland ODIs
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the home series against Ireland. Pacer Jahanara Alam and Sharmin Akter were recalled to the team for ODI format after a year hiatus, reports BSS. Jahanara last played an ODI match in May, 2023 while Sharmins last game in this format...
Simmons praises Nahid Rana's speed in recent performance
Although Nahid Rana didnt secure a victory in his debut match, he made a significant impact, creating a storm in the desert with his performance. The young bowler applied constant pressure on the opposition, claiming two crucial wickets with his effective bowling. By the end of the day, Rana earned...
Skipper Shanto sidelined for 3rd ODI
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will miss the third and final ODI against Afghanistan today in Sharjah, on Monday, due to a groin injury, as confirmed by a BCB official. Shanto wont play in the third ODI because of the injury, said chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu. Shanto...
'I will support players mentally, technically, and tactically': Salahuddin
Bangladeshs newly appointed senior assistant coach, Mohammad Salahuddin, said on Friday that his goal is to inspire his players to believe they can dominate world cricket in the future. BCB appointed Salahuddin as the senior assistant coach of the mens team. His contract will run until 15...
Mushfiqur Rahim uncertain in remaining ODIs
Mushfiqur Rahim is doubtful for the remaining two ODIs of the three-match series against Afghanistan as he sustained finger injury. The Bangladeshi wicket-keeper batter got injured during the first ODI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Mushfiqur sustained the injury while keeping...
BCB appoints Salahuddin as senior assistant coach
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Tuesday that Mohammad Salahuddin has been appointed as the senior assistant coach of the national cricket team while his contract runs up to March 15, 2025. With a coaching career spanning two decades, Salah Uddin has previously served as Assistant...
Bangladesh to tour India, Australia, and England for the first time
The Bangladesh womens cricket team is set for a packed international schedule after the ICC Womens Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2025-29 cycle was announced on Monday. Over the next five years, Bangladesh is scheduled to play 33 ODIs and 36 T20Is, competing against leading cricketing...
Nasum and Nahid face visa issues
Thirteen members of the Bangladesh cricket team have reached Dubai in two groups for a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on November 6. However, with the series just two days away, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and fast bowler Nahid Rana have yet to receive their visas for...
BPL in turmoil over corruption issues
The players draft for the 11th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is finalized, and the franchises have already formed their teams. Seven teams in this season are all ready to roll. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has also fixed the dates for the BPL, as the tournament is set to begin...
Najmul Hossain to lead Bangladesh, quelling speculation
Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Friday that Najmul Hossain will captain the national team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, putting an end to various speculations surrounding the leadership role. It was reported that the current across-format skipper Najmul is...
BCB announces to reward SAFF champions Bangladeshi girls
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced to reward the SAFF Championship winner Bangladesh womens football team. BCB president Faruque Ahmed made this announcement on the day Bangladesh womens team returned the country. BCB President announced the reward for the Bangladesh Womens SAFF...
BCB meeting: Several lose directorship, resignation of three accepted
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), during its 15th board meeting held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday, made a series of pivotal decisions, including the cancellation of several directorships and the acceptance of three resignations from board members, reports...
Faruque to discuss captaincy resignation with Najmul
On Wednesday, Bangladesh Cricket Board President Faruque Ahmed announced that he will meet with Najmul Hossain to discuss his decision to step down from the captaincy after the home series against South Africa. Faruque will travel to Chattogram on Wednesday to attend the ongoing Test match...
Najmul not willing to lead after South Africa series, confirms BCB
Bangladeshs all-format skipper Najmul Hossain informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he is not ready to lead the country following the ongoing two-match Test series against South Africa. BCB appointed Najmul as the all-format captain for one year in February 2024 and was expected to...