Bangladesh defeated Chinese Taipei 5-2 in their final match of the Under-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey in Mokki, China, today to secure seventh place in the tournament.

Having qualified for the 2025 edition of the Junior World Cup after finishing fifth in the AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup, Bangladesh had no alternative but to beat Japan today to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Bangladesh had earlier registered convincing victories over Chinese Taipei, Pakistan and Kazakhstan before completing their dominant pool campaign against Hong Kong.

After opening their campaign with a 7-0 demolition of Chinese Taipei, the Bangladesh Under-20 side once again produced a commanding performance to move to the top of the Challenger Pool with six points from two matches.

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Argentina were crowned Women’s Hockey World Cup winners on Saturday after defeating hosts and favourites the Netherlands 3-1 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final.

The First Division Hockey League is set to return after a three-year hiatus, with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation deciding to resume the competition from September 20.

Abdus Sadeque, a pioneering figure in Bangladesh hockey, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dhaka.

Both Bangladesh’s men’s and women’s teams failed to secure places in the semifinals of the AHF U-18 Asia Cup in Japan after finishing third in their respective groups on Wednesday.

The result leaves Bangladesh in a difficult position to qualify for the semifinals, as they now prepare for a crucial third and final pool match against Pakistan. All teams in the pool are currently level on three points after two matches.

Bangladesh men’s and women’s teams will begin their campaigns in the AHF U-18 Asia Cup on Saturday in Kakamigahara, Japan, with both sides aiming to make a strong start in the continental youth tournament.

Needing just a single point to confirm qualification for the Asian Games in September in their debut international campaign, Bangladesh went one better, collecting all three points in a spirited performance.

Orpita Pal is leading a youthful Bangladesh women's hockey team in their debut appearance at international stage.

Bangladesh national hockey team, who finished among the top two in the last three Asian Games qualifiers, now find themselves on the brink of elimination.

Bangladesh missed out on a place in the semifinals after being held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match in Bangkok on Monday.

The long wait is finally over for Khaled Mahmud Rakin, who has earned his place in the Bangladesh national hockey team, becoming the third member of his family to achieve the feat after his father Abdur Razzak Sona Mia and elder brother Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, one of the country’s finest forwards.

Experienced forward Pushkor Khisa Mimo is considering retirement from international hockey after the 20th Asian Games in Japan, subject to earning a place in the final squad for both the Asian Games Qualifiers and the Games proper.

Hockey-player-turned-umpire Salim Lucky spoke about learning elite-level protocols, earning praise from the FIH and global peers, the challenges of limited domestic competition, and his plea for greater institutional support to secure the future of Bangladeshi umpires in an interview with The Daily Star.

Bangladesh U-21’s spirited showing at the Junior World Cup has revived an old discussion about whether Bangladesh Hockey Federation can turn isolated success into sustainable progress.

Bangladesh will now face the winner of the South Korea vs. Egypt match on December 6 to decide their final standing.