In October 2024, Mariya stood at the starting line of the Ironman 70.3 Malaysia, her heart pounding with anticipation. The 1.2-mile ocean swim, the 56-mile bike ride, and the 13.1-mile run ahead were daunting, but Mariya was ready. Her journey is not only remarkable for her personal achievement but also for how she has defied societal expectations and broken through barriers, particularly as a young woman coming from a conservative family.
The eight girls in Headshot clearly hope to escape the chaos of their lives in the ring.
In Bangladesh, fencing is still a relatively new activity. It gained popularity in around 2007, far later than in its bordering nations. However, it is rather amazing how much excitement young Bangladeshis have for it.
“I want a fair investigation for every incident, not an eye-wash."
"Of course, I didn't want to take his last match away from him. But at the end of the day I think a lot of the players in a similar situation would have done the same thing, prioritising their body."
“I had nearly confirmed my championship win with two rounds in hand and was really happy about it. But now I am shocked and can’t find the words to express my emotions after the death of my beloved Zia sir,” Neer told The Daily Star yesterday.
In an exclusive interview with Star Lifestyle, Utshob Ahmed shares insights into his journey, the challenges he faced and his aspirations for the future.
The 55-year-old was named alongside nine other distinguished persons by the Cabinet Division yesterday.
Playing any sort of sport while fasting — be it casual or at a professional level — is no easy task.
In October 2024, Mariya stood at the starting line of the Ironman 70.3 Malaysia, her heart pounding with anticipation. The 1.2-mile ocean swim, the 56-mile bike ride, and the 13.1-mile run ahead were daunting, but Mariya was ready. Her journey is not only remarkable for her personal achievement but also for how she has defied societal expectations and broken through barriers, particularly as a young woman coming from a conservative family.
The eight girls in Headshot clearly hope to escape the chaos of their lives in the ring.
In Bangladesh, fencing is still a relatively new activity. It gained popularity in around 2007, far later than in its bordering nations. However, it is rather amazing how much excitement young Bangladeshis have for it.
“I want a fair investigation for every incident, not an eye-wash."
"Of course, I didn't want to take his last match away from him. But at the end of the day I think a lot of the players in a similar situation would have done the same thing, prioritising their body."
“I had nearly confirmed my championship win with two rounds in hand and was really happy about it. But now I am shocked and can’t find the words to express my emotions after the death of my beloved Zia sir,” Neer told The Daily Star yesterday.
In an exclusive interview with Star Lifestyle, Utshob Ahmed shares insights into his journey, the challenges he faced and his aspirations for the future.
The 55-year-old was named alongside nine other distinguished persons by the Cabinet Division yesterday.
Playing any sort of sport while fasting — be it casual or at a professional level — is no easy task.
Around 270 young gymnasts from 56 schools across Bangladesh took part in the day-long event.