‘I didn’t want to involve Afeida in the U-20s, she insisted’

Ritu only scores bangers when it matters the most!

At this point, it’s almost a running joke — Ritu doesn’t do normal goals.

Young expats light up with skill and hope in BFF’s Global Star trials

A promising start, but miles to go

For now, belief is enough — but it needs nurturing. Because this is not the end product. It’s only the beginning.

Hurried to Test, hobbled in progress

In 154 Tests played, Bangladesh has managed only 23 wins — less than one victory per year on average — and suffered 112 losses.

Chief selector’s puzzling logics overlook form, balance and opportunity

Two all-rounders too many?

Lest anyone forget, Bangladesh often had two, even three all-rounders in the side during Shakib’s time — Mahmudullah Riyad, Miraz, Nasir Hossain, Mosaddek himself — giving the team depth, flexibility, and match-winning options.

Too much hype, too little handling: Did BFF pay the price for overambitious promises?

For many fans, the grand promises unravelled into frustration and chaos — both online and off.

Hype, hope, and heartbreak: The night of football fever and falling dreams

And when the final whistle blew, reality hit hard: Bangladesh 1 — Singapore 2.

Hamza’s home debut

A roar, a header, and a midfielder everywhere

Under red skies and roaring hopes, Hamza leads football’s homecoming

Inside the ground, as dusk approached and the sky briefly blushed red after a gentle drizzle, it didn’t feel like the end of a day — it felt like the beginning of something.

Is this the tactical turning point for Bangladesh football?

Amidst all the hope and hype, one question hangs heavy in the air: Is this truly Bangladesh’s tactical turning point, or just another fleeting promise?

National Stadium's Tk150 crore flashy fail

All that's lit ain't fit

While the National Sports Council (NSC) prepares to hand it over to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) this week, a visit to the venue reveals a haunting truth — much of the money went into cosmetic upgrades, not structural or functional improvements.

Ticketing chaos leaves fans fuming

Football fever is real but system must match the passion

Systems need to be ready. Planning must be proactive, not reactive. Otherwise, passion will keep running into 504 errors.

Step aside cricket, football fever taking over

For years, cricket was the invincible king of Bangladesh’s sporting world — the “rich cousin” that commanded the lion’s share of passion, sponsorship, and dreams. But now, as football’s star rises, the tides are shifting.

'This will be a history in the making'

In an exclusive interview with Daily Sun's Zaigum Azam and Tanvir Ahmed Pranto, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Vice President Fahad Karim shared insights into BFF’s preparations for the high-stakes match, the challenges of organising such a major event, developing grassroot football, making sure this is not just a one-off hype and so much more. Here are the excerpts:

Abahani rise from the ashes to make DPL their own again

“There’s a different kind of joy in winning like this — without controversy, playing good, honest cricket,” Abahani head coach Hannan Sarkar said after the match.

'Funny, laughable': Tamim’s words reflect deeper chaos in Bangladesh cricket

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‘We expected Bangladesh to make things tougher for us’