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  Bangla Mirror Desk:   21 May 2026, Dhaka: British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in England and Wales this June. The reception, hosted by British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, celebrated the team’s achievements ...

Bernardo Silva believes it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City. The 31-year-old City captain will leave the Etihad Stadium after nine trophy-laden years when his contract expires at the end of the season. Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended City’s bid to win the Premier League title, with Arsenal crowned champions as a ...

Bangladesh completed a historic series whitewash over Pakistan for the second consecutive time, joining Australia as the only team to achieve the feat in back-to-back series, after Taijul Islam claimed six wickets to seal a 78-run victory on the final day of the second and final Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Taijul, who claimed his 18th ...

Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could have swung the title race back in Manchester City’s favour. The ...

Bangladesh have set Pakistan a monumental target of 437 runs to win the Sylhet Test, leaving the visitors needing a world-record run chase. Propelled by a historic century from veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and a solid half-century by Litton Das, the hosts were bowled out for 390 in their second innings, securing a massive 436-run overall lead. To win the match, ...

  The Bengal Dragons Foundation proudly hosted An Evening of Inspiration at the iconic Principality Stadium, bringing together community members, young people, sports fans, and families for a memorable evening centred around inspiration, resilience, and representation. The event featured special guests Hamza Choudhury and Hamza Uddin, who shared personal reflections on their journeys through professional sport, overcoming challenges, discipline, faith, ...

Lionel Messi’s goal and dazzling assist finally earned Inter Miami a first win at their new stadium Sunday, beating the Portland Timbers 2-0. The 38-year-old Argentine icon confounded the Timbers’ defence all night long in a timely reminder of the danger he still poses at the World Cup, which kicks off in less than a month. Messi struck first, starting ...

Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest. Fernandes, who was recently crowned the football writers’ player of the season, moved alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne when his cross was turned in by Bryan Mbeumo for United’s third goal. Mbeumo ...

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday. Ronaldo’s wait for his first piece of major silverware since signing a big-money deal to join Al Nassr in 2023 was extended by the Japanese ...

Liverpool manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after his side’s 4-2 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Friday that has ​put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, ‌but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals. Liverpool dropped to fifth place in the table on the back of the defeat, and could end up ...