A Danish footballer of Bangladesh origin named Jamal Bhuyan is likely to represent the national side after he was picked by the Bangladesh Football Federation in the 27-member preliminary squad for the World Cup pre-qualifiers on Friday.

Mashrafee Bin Murtaza is a name in Bangladeshg Sports horizon which is admired and adorned by one and all. He is a freak genius who has become synonym to Tigers success in cricket. Cricket has given Bangladesh new identity and glorified Bangladesh in world community.

Bangladeshis have very rare occasion of celebrating national victories. But we had one yesterday which people irrespective of political belief, cast and creed celebrated. An occasion which brought Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition close together. Our cricketers gave us the moment of joy and glory.

Bangladesh League champions Dhaka Abahani expressed their firm confidence to reach the semi-finals from Group B of the AFC Presidents Cup starting at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday. Four teams – Dordoi Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan, New Road Team of Nepal, Hasus NTCPE of Chinese Taipei and hosts Abahani