India’s BJP leaders applaud Mustafizur’s removal from IPL as “victory for Hindus’

January 6, 2026

NEWS DESK Leaders from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and prominent religious figures have praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the removal of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL). After the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) issued an official statement on Saturday confirming they had released Continue Reading

World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

September 22, 2025

NEWS DESK France and Saudi Arabia will convene dozens of world leaders on Monday to rally support for a two-state solution, with several of them expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state – a move that could draw harsh Israeli and U.S. responses, Reuters reports. Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, said […]Continue Reading

Rituparna Chakma’s mother battles cancer, family seeks support

July 7, 2025

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI National footballer Rituparna Chakma’s mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer, but her family says they cannot afford treatment. Rituparna, a key member of Bangladesh’s women’s football team, is from Magachhari, a remote hill area in Ghagra Union, Kaukhali Upazila, Rangamati. Reaching their home requires a 3.5 to 4 km walk through […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh women thrash Turkmenistan 6–0 in Asia Cup qualifier

July 6, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Bangladesh ended their group stage campaign in the Asia Cup qualifiers with a dominant 6–0 win over Turkmenistan on Monday. Having already secured a place in the main round, the match was a formality for Bangladesh. But the team continued their strong form with a convincing performance. Head coach Peter Butler kept […]Continue Reading

Pakistan’s President Zardari hosts Tigers, says ‘need to mend hearts’ over 1971

June 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan intends to forge strong bilateral relations with Bangladesh in all areas including commerce, trade, sports, culture, and people-to-people ties, Pakistan’s The Nation reported on Sunday. Speaking at a reception hosted for the Bangladesh and Pakistan men’s cricket teams at the Governor’s House in Punjab Continue Reading

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals sign Mustafizur Rahman despite online backlash over Bangladesh ties

May 17, 2025

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is set to link up with Delhi Capitals for a brief stint in the ongoing IPL 2025, having received clearance from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The left-arm seamer will be available from May 18 to May 24, following his participation in Bangladesh’s first T20I against the UAE in Sharjah on […]Continue Reading

Australia win sixth World Cup title after Head hundred sinks India

November 19, 2023

Australia won a record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup title after opener Travis Head smashed a magnificent century to fashion their six-wicket victory in Sunday’s final against the tournament’s form team India, Reuters reports. Put into bat, India rode battling half-centuries by KL Rahul and Virat Kohli to post a below-par 240 all out in exactly […]Continue Reading

Miraz, Shakib script Tigers facile win against Afghanistan

October 7, 2023

NEWS DESK Mehidy Hasan Miraz came up with stellar all-rounder performance and skipper Shakib Al Hasan played a key role with the ball as Bangladesh got off to their World Cup mission with a comprehensive six-wicket victory against Afghanistan at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala today (Oct 7). Shakib (3-30) and off spinner […]Continue Reading

Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup

December 18, 2022

Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time, Reuters reports. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall. France had come from two […]Continue Reading

Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup

December 17, 2022

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after the European side failed to reach a second consecutive final, Reuters reports. Mislav Orsic’s late first-half strike was enough to settle the contest after two early goals inside the first nine minutes set the tone for […]Continue Reading