Square Food & Beverage Limited (SFBL) has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Gulshan Youth Club for the Dhaka Premier Division Women's Cricket League, covering the 2026–2030 period. The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony where SFBL Managing Director Anjan Chowdhury handed over the memorandum of understanding to Gulshan Youth Club President Dr. Wahiduzzaman Tamal.

The event was attended by Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher (Sumon), MP, and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal Khan. During the ceremony, Dr. Tamal expressed gratitude to Anjan Chowdhury for his long-term support and commitment to the development of women’s cricket in Bangladesh.

The partnership aims to strengthen the club’s role in promoting women’s cricket and reflects growing corporate involvement in the sport’s advancement in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone at the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, as the national women's kabaddi team officially received the bronze medal. The medal ceremony created an emotional moment when the players, dressed in red and green, stood on the victory podium. India claimed the gold medal in the kabaddi discipline, while Sri Lanka secured silver.

Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation General Secretary S M Nawaz Sohag attended the ceremony and congratulated the players, calling the achievement a major milestone for the sport in the country. The team’s organized and aggressive performance throughout the tournament earned praise from sports analysts, despite losing to a strong Indian side in the semifinals.

Sohag noted that this was Bangladesh’s first kabaddi medal at the Asian Beach Games in 14 years and expressed hope that the success would boost the team’s confidence for future international competitions, including the Asian Games. He described the bronze as the result of long-term preparation and hard work.

Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semifinal, ending a long spell of frustration for the London club. The decisive goal came from captain Enzo, who scored with a header in the 23rd minute. This win marked Chelsea’s first match under interim coach Callum MacFarlane, following the dismissal of head coach Liam Rosenior just four days earlier due to poor form.

Leeds began the match aggressively, with Anno Tanaka’s free kick narrowly missing and Brenden Aaronson’s shot being saved by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Chelsea also created chances, including a shot from Joao Pedro that hit the post before Enzo converted Pedro Neto’s cross. The Argentine midfielder’s goal was his 13th of the season across all competitions.

Despite further opportunities for both sides, no additional goals were scored. Chelsea held their lead to book a place in the FA Cup final, where they will face Manchester City in what is expected to be a challenging contest.

Bangladeshi footballers have revised their earlier demands regarding the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) quota following a meeting with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) representatives on April 26, 2026. Initially, the players had called for the cancellation of the SAFF quota in a letter sent on April 15, but after discussions with BFF members Amirul Islam and Shakhawat Hossain Bhuiyan, they withdrew that demand and submitted two new proposals.

During the meeting at the BFF headquarters, the players proposed allowing each club to field a total of four foreign players—two under the SAFF quota and two under the general foreign quota. The delegation, led by former national team captain Mamunul Islam, argued that this arrangement would balance the interests of both clubs and players while maintaining regional cooperation. Currently, the Bangladesh Football League allows five SAFF-region players to play as locals and three additional foreign players.

BFF media committee chairman Amirul Islam said the meeting was productive and that the players’ proposal would be presented to the federation president and discussed at the next executive committee meeting for a final decision.

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to introduce a major overhaul of its player contract structure, according to a report published on April 26, 2026. Under the proposed system, players will no longer receive bonuses for defeating lower-ranked teams such as Bangladesh. Instead, they could face penalties if they lose to such teams. Bonuses will only be awarded for victories against the top four teams in the ICC rankings.

The new structure specifies that defeating the world’s number one Test team away from home will earn players up to 150,000 US dollars, while wins against the second, third, and fourth-ranked teams will bring 100,000, 75,000, and 60,000 dollars respectively. For home series, the amounts are lower. Similar arrangements will apply to One Day Internationals and Twenty20 matches. Match fees have also been revised, with different rates for wins, draws, and losses across formats.

Additionally, players will receive a 25,000-dollar bonus for reaching the top of the ICC rankings and 20,000 dollars for maintaining positions between second and fifth.

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah left the field injured during Liverpool’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace, raising speculation that it might have been his final appearance for the club. Salah was substituted in the 59th minute after suffering a hamstring injury and waved to the crowd as he exited, a gesture many interpreted as a farewell. Liverpool coach Arne Slot said the severity of the injury was still uncertain, but with only a few weeks left in the season, Salah’s return appears doubtful.

Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan stated that Salah could need around four weeks to recover, suggesting he may have already played his last match for Liverpool. The forward is expected to end his nine-year spell with the club at the conclusion of the current season. Since joining from AS Roma in 2017, Salah has scored 257 goals in 435 appearances, ranking third among Liverpool’s all-time top scorers. However, his current season’s performance has been below par, with only seven league goals.

The uncertainty now centers on whether Salah will recover in time to play again for Liverpool or if his farewell has already taken place.

Bangladesh has achieved a new milestone in its sports history as the national women's hockey team qualified for the Asian Games for the first time. The team secured its place through the Asian Hockey Federation’s qualifying tournament held in Jakarta, where it advanced to the semifinals from Group A. Bangladesh earned seven points in three matches, finishing among the top two teams in the group to confirm its spot in the main event.

In the qualifiers, Bangladesh drew 5-5 with Chinese Taipei in their opening match, defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in the second, and overcame Hong Kong 2-1 in the final group game after initially falling behind. The team, composed mainly of players from BKSP, demonstrated strong performance and resilience throughout the tournament.

This qualification marks the first time a Bangladeshi women’s hockey team will compete in the Asian Games, opening a new chapter for women’s sports in the country and signaling growing potential in international hockey participation.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has congratulated the Bangladesh women's kabaddi team for winning the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games. In a congratulatory message issued on April 26, 2026, he extended his greetings to all players, coaches, and officials, describing the achievement as a special moment for the country's sports sector. He praised the team’s determination, especially their fighting spirit in the semifinal match against India.

The minister noted that this was Bangladesh’s first kabaddi medal at the Asian Beach Games since 2012, marking a return to the podium after 14 years. He said the success would significantly boost the confidence of female athletes and inspire further progress in women’s sports. Despite the semifinal loss, he expressed optimism that the team would qualify for the finals in future tournaments.

Aminul Haque reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue supporting women athletes and expressed hope that the team would achieve even greater success on the international stage.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has decided to organize the ‘BFF National Trial 2026’ to identify talented under-15 footballers across the country. The decision was made at a meeting of the Under-15 National Football League Committee held at the BFF headquarters in Dhaka. According to the federation’s media department, the trial will be conducted under the supervision of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) and will begin on April 27 at the Kamalapur Stadium in the capital.

The eight-day trial will include residential facilities for participating players. Through this program, promising footballers at the under-15 level will be observed and selected for further development. Officials involved believe that the initiative will play an important role in nurturing skilled and talented players for the future national team.

The trial is expected to strengthen the foundation of youth football in Bangladesh by providing structured opportunities for young athletes to showcase their abilities under international development standards.

Bangladesh’s women’s kabaddi team made history at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, by winning a bronze medal after a 14-year gap. Despite losing to India in the semifinals, the team secured the bronze, marking Bangladesh’s first kabaddi medal at the event since 2012. The semifinal match was competitive early on, with Bangladesh trailing 22–15 at halftime before eventually losing 50–31 to the more experienced Indian side.

Throughout the tournament, Bangladesh showed consistent performance from the group stage to the knockout rounds, earning praise for their determination and teamwork. The bronze medal finish is seen as a major achievement for the team and a significant milestone for women’s sports in Bangladesh.

The success is expected to inspire further development in women’s kabaddi and strengthen Bangladesh’s presence in international competitions, reflecting growing progress in the country’s female sporting sector.

Bangladesh T20 captain Liton Das said the team has moved on from the disappointment of missing the last T20 World Cup and is now focused on playing positive cricket. Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Chattogram on Sunday, he explained that the players have recovered mentally and are eager to perform well in upcoming matches.

Liton noted that the team had already played a tournament after the World Cup period, which helped them regain confidence and rhythm. He emphasized that every international game is important for both the team and individual players, and that they are preparing to take the field with a winning mindset for Bangladesh.

His comments reflect a renewed focus within the squad on forward-looking performance and mental resilience as they prepare for their next international fixtures.

Bangladesh narrowly missed topping its group in the Asian Beach Games Kabaddi competition after losing to Nepal by just two points in Sanya, China. The match, originally postponed due to rain, was completed on Sunday morning. Nepal led 19–17 at halftime and maintained its advantage despite Bangladesh’s repeated efforts to recover. The final score stood at Nepal 38, Bangladesh 36.

With this result, Bangladesh finished second in its group and will now face India, the top team from the other group, in the semifinals. The close contest demonstrated Bangladesh’s competitive form but also highlighted Nepal’s strong defense and effective raiding strategy.

Regardless of the semifinal outcome, Bangladesh remains in contention for at least a bronze medal, as reaching the semifinals guarantees a place in the medal round.

After a 2–1 ODI series win over New Zealand, the Bangladesh cricket team enjoyed a rest day before turning attention to the upcoming T20 series starting Monday at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed told reporters that the main goal now is to strengthen the team’s bench.

Selectors have left out experienced pacers Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana from the T20 squad, citing workload management and the need to give younger players opportunities. Ripon Mondol and Abdul Gaffar Saqlain have been brought in as replacements, and Mushtaq expressed confidence in their potential. He said the team’s recent ODI success has boosted morale and created a lively dressing room atmosphere.

Mushtaq emphasized that building bench strength is crucial for future tournaments, noting that young players performing well in T20s could also contribute in ODIs. He added that Bangladesh cricket is on the right track, with time to develop before the next major 50-over competition.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is continuing its strategy of integrating expatriate talent into its youth teams. Following the success of winning the SAFF Under-20 Championship with expatriate players Ronan Sullivan and Declan Sullivan, BFF has now confirmed plans to include two more expatriates, Adam Abbas and Zidan Yusuf, in the national U-20 squad. The move comes as part of preparations for the upcoming AFC Under-20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

According to BFF Vice President Fahad Karim, both players, based in England, have expressed interest in representing Bangladesh. Nineteen-year-old right winger Adam Abbas has experience playing in youth teams of top English clubs, and his performance videos have impressed BFF’s technical team. His passport process is expected to be completed by June. Meanwhile, 18-year-old center-back Zidan Yusuf, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, already holds a Bangladeshi passport and currently plays for Walton & Hersham FC’s main team. He is expected to join the U-20 training camp soon.

BFF aims to strengthen its squad with these additions as it targets success on the Asian stage.

Manchester City secured a place in the FA Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton on April 26, 2026. The Premier League side scored twice within five minutes late in the match to overturn a deficit and reach the final for the fourth consecutive time. Southampton had taken the lead in the 79th minute through a powerful strike from Finn Azaz, briefly shifting the momentum of the game.

City responded quickly as substitute Jeremy Doku equalized in the 82nd minute with a deflected shot. Just five minutes later, Nico Gonzalez sealed the win with a strong finish, completing the comeback. Earlier in the match, City had struggled to convert chances, while Southampton threatened through counterattacks. Pep Guardiola’s tactical changes in the second half added attacking pace that ultimately proved decisive.

With this win, Manchester City move closer to another trophy this season. They will face either Chelsea or Leeds United in the FA Cup final at Wembley in May.