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BFF names squad to kick-start training

The Bangladesh Football Federation on Friday announced a 19-member squad to start the training camp ahead of their group stage campaign in the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Vietnam from September 3 to 9.

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It’s not just about power, skill and touch as well: Wood

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to appoint renowned English power-hitting coach Julian Wood for a three-week camp ahead of the Asia Cup. Wood, who has previously worked in BPL, IPL, and various international sides, aims to instill power in Tigers’ batting so that they are feared as a batting group. In an interview with ¶¶Òõ¾«Æ·â€™s Tarif Akhlaq, the 56-year-old shared his vision, his training methods, and the outcome from this assignment, which is scheduled from August 10 to September 3. Here are the excerpts:

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Bangladesh eye winning start

Bangladesh coach Peter Butler stated that their primary objective is to secure a victory against Laos before facing the formidable South Korea as the Englishman announced a 23-member squad for the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers on Thursday.

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Bangladesh look to make impact down under

Bangladesh women’s football team coach Peter Butler vowed to embrace the challenge and make a significant impression in their inaugural appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, following the tournament draw held at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday...

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DIU hosts Asia-Pacific Summer Programme 2025

Daffodil International University has hosted the first edition of the Asia-Pacific Summer Programme 2025 under the theme ‘together, a great summer’ at the DIU in Dhaka...

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Saeid vows to develop Bangladesh’s futsal

Iranian coach Saeid Khodarahmi will begin his mission to build the first-ever National Futsal Team of Bangladesh ahead of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, scheduled to be played across eight Asian countries from September 20 to 24...

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India to face Pakistan in UAE at Asia Cup cricket

The United Arab Emirates will host this year's T20 Asia Cup tournament in September, organisers said Saturday, ending the uncertainty over its fate amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Ayman aims gold in South Asian Games

Three-time national badminton champion Ayman Ibn Zaman has set his sights on winning gold for Bangladesh in next year’s South Asian Games, following a notable return to national competition after a nine-year hiatus.

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Bangladesh might take part in Asia Cup hockey if Pakistan withdraws

Despite failing to qualify through the Men’s AHF Cup in April, the Bangladesh hockey team is expected to receive an opportunity to participate in the forthcoming Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, potentially replacing Pakistan, who may withdraw from the tournament.

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UAE to host Asia Cup cricket

The United Arab Emirates will host this year's T20 Asia Cup tournament in September, organisers said Saturday, ending the uncertainty over its fate amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Bangladesh to play two friendlies against Bahrain

The Bangladesh U-23 team will play two friendlies against hosts Bahrain on August 18 and 22 as their preparation for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers to be held in Vietnam from September 3 to 11.

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Decision on Asia Cup soon as ACC meeting concludes

The decision regarding the forthcoming Asia Cup would be announced soon, said chairman of the Asian Cricket Council, Mohsin Naqvi, after its Annual General Meeting in Dhaka on Thursday.

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PBIL wins three accolades

Prime Bank Investment, investment banking arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has earned three accolades at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025, said a press release...

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ACC meeting today amid India’s boycott

The Bangladesh Cricket Board are in an uncomfortable position as they are set to host the Annual General Meeting of the Asian Cricket Council starting today in Dhaka despite the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s boycott...

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AFC fines BFF $1500 for delayed Bangladesh- Singapore match

The Asian Football Confederation has fined the Bangladesh Football Federation $1,500 for a two-minute delayed kick-off of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifier match between Bangladesh and Singapore at the National Stadium in Dhaka on June 10...

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Bank Asia, MBPLC, NRB Bank sign deals with NPA

Bank Asia PLC, Mercantile Bank PLC and NRB Bank PLC on Monday signed memorandums of understanding with the National Pension Authority to support implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme, said a press release...

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Romo Rouf re-elected Bank Asia chairman

Romo Rouf Chowdhury has been re-elected chairman of Bank Asia PLC’s at the bank’s board meeting held recently, said a press release...

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Bank Asia, BB host entrepreneurship dev training

A month-long ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ training programme has started in Chattogram under Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme project, a joint initiative of the Bangladesh Bank and Bank Asia...

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Asian Paints unveils ColourNext 2025

Asian Paints on Saturday unveiled ‘ColourNext 2025,’ a forecast highlighting the year’s evolving trends in colours, materials, textures and finishes, said a press release...

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Bangladesh women clinch bronze in U-18 Asian Cup hockey

The Bangladesh women’s hockey team clinched the bronze medal in their maiden appearance at the AHF Women’s Under-18 Asia Cup with a 6-2 win over Kazakhstan in the third place decider at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou, China, on Sunday.

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Something new should be in if SAARC fails

AFTER years of inertia and unfulfilled promises, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation has once again come under scrutiny, this time with a sharp nudge from China. Beijing’s recent remarks are not subtle: if SAARC has failed to function, then it may be time for South Asia to rethink its model for regional cooperation. The suggestion? Build something...