Indoor Games2nd edition
Foreign Ministry hosts diplomatic indoor games to promote friendship
A wrap-up of the second edition and its aim of building friendship across the diplomatic community.
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2026
18 reports
Indoor Games2nd edition
Sports diplomacy brings Dhaka's diplomatic community together
A closing report on the second edition, with remarks from the Foreign Minister on sport as a bridge between missions.
UNBRead
Indoor Games2nd edition
Diplomatic missions, int'l orgs to come together for 2nd Embassy Indoor Games in Dhaka
Previews two days of badminton and table tennis at International School Dhaka, with about 120 participants from more than 26 embassies and international organisations.
UNBRead
Indoor Games2nd edition
2nd Embassy Indoor Games begins tomorrow
Previews the second edition, with 26 missions, about 120 participants and Eastern Bank as title sponsor.
BSSRead
One Run2026
Dhaka joins global One Run-2026 in celebration of sport, unity
The weekly's report on the run, which drew more than a thousand people in Dhaka.
Dhaka CourierRead
One Run2026
Half Marathon 'One Run' held in Hatirjheel
Covers the race in four categories and the prize giving at Hatirjheel.
The New NationRead
One Run2026
Dhaka joins global One Run-2026
A follow-up report on race day in Dhaka.
The Asian AgeRead
One Run2026
Dhaka joins global One Run-2026 in celebration of sport, unity
Carries the report on One Run 2026 at Hatirjheel.
Bangladesh PostRead
One Run2026
Dhaka joins global One Run-2026 in celebration of sport, unity
The paper's report on One Run 2026 in Dhaka, part of a run held on the same day in many countries.
Dhaka TribuneRead
One Run2026
Dhaka joins global One Run-2026 in celebration of sport, unity
More than a thousand people, including diplomats, business leaders and athletes, run at Hatirjheel in an event organised by Hero League and GamePlay.
The Business StandardRead
One Run2026
Over 1,000 to join int'l half marathon One Run in Dhaka today
A race day preview that lists the sponsors and media partners.
The Asian AgeRead
One Run2026
Over 1,000 to join int'l half marathon 'One Run' tomorrow
A preview of One Run 2026, with more than 1,000 runners expected at Hatirjheel on 23 May.
BSSRead
One Run2026
Over 1,000 to join int'l half marathon One Run in Dhaka on May 23
Previews the second Dhaka edition, with 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km races on a Hatirjheel route, and names the sponsors.
UNBRead
Football Fest6th edition
France-Germany lift maiden title at Embassy Football Fest
The final report of the sixth edition. The joint France and Germany team beat Japan to win the title for the first time.
Daily ObserverRead
Football Fest6th edition
Embassy Football Fest kicks-off
Covers the opening ceremony of the sixth edition in Uttara, a seven-a-side tournament for teams from diplomatic missions and international organisations.
The New NationRead
Football Fest6th edition
Embassy Football Fest begins with 31 foreign missions
The national news agency reports the opening day of the sixth edition, with 31 foreign missions taking part by its count.
BSSRead
Football Fest6th edition
Sixth Embassy Football Fest underway
The sixth edition opens at the Armed Police Battalion ground in Uttara. The paper counts 35 teams and 43 seven-a-side matches over two days, organised by GamePlay Limited and sponsored by Saudia.
The Daily StarRead
Football Fest6th edition
Saudia-sponsored 6th Embassy Football Fest begins in Dhaka
An aviation trade report on the sixth edition at the APBn playground in Uttara on 23 and 24 January 2026, with Saudia as title sponsor.
Bangladesh MonitorRead
Football Fest6th edition
Foreign ministry hosts Embassy Football Fest tomorrow
A preview of the sixth Embassy Football Fest, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 23 and 24 January 2026. It names the Saudi Embassy as the defending champions.
BSSRead
2025
9 reports
One Run2025
First gameplay marathon organized in Bangladesh
The weekly's report on the launch of the Dhaka leg of the worldwide One Run half marathon.
Dhaka CourierRead
One Run2025
Russian One Run Half Marathon held
Reports race day at Hatirjheel, run in four categories.
BSSRead
One Run2025
First gameplay marathon organized in Bangladesh
Reports the official unveiling of One Run 2025 in Dhanmondi, with remarks from GamePlay's chairman, ahead of the race at Hatirjheel on 24 May.
UNBRead
One Run2025
GamePlay, Hero League launch Guinness World Record-holding One Run Marathon 2025
GamePlay Limited and Hero League hold a soft launch at the Russian House in Dhaka for the One Run International Half Marathon 2025, with 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km and 1 km kids categories.
UNBRead
One Run2025
Russian House opens Int'l 'One Run' marathon in Dhaka
Covers the launch ceremony for One Run at the Russian House in Dhaka.
banglanews24Read
Indoor Games1st edition
MOFA organizes diplomatic badminton & table tennis tourney
Covers the tournament organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and names the partners behind it.
The Asian AgeRead
Indoor Games1st edition
1st diplomatic badminton, TT kick off
Reports the opening day of the first edition, including remarks from GamePlay's chief executive.
BSSRead
Indoor Games1st edition
Diplomatic badminton, table tennis tournament begins Friday
Previews the first edition at International School Dhaka on 16 and 17 May 2025, with more than a hundred players from embassies, high commissions and international organisations.
UNBRead
Indoor Games1st edition
Diplomatic badminton, TT tournament begins tomorrow
A preview of the first diplomatic badminton and table tennis tournament, starting on 16 May 2025.
BSSRead
2024
11 reports
Football Fest5th edition
Fifth Embassy Football Fest 2024 kicks off
Covers the opening of the fifth edition, with remarks from GamePlay's chairman and chief executive.
Bangladesh PratidinRead
Football Fest5th edition
Embassy Football Fest 2024 kicks off Friday in Bashundhara
Previews the fifth edition at International School Dhaka in Bashundhara, with 20 teams, 48 matches and Saudia as title sponsor.
banglanews24Read
Football Fest5th edition
Embassy Football Fest 2024 kicks off Friday
A preview of the fifth Embassy Football Fest, due to start in Dhaka on Friday 13 December 2024.
Daily SunRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival kicks off in Dhaka
Covers the opening of the first edition, played by 16 teams over two days.
banglanews24Read
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Embassy Cricket Carnival begins
A second report from the paper on the opening of the tournament at Bashundhara Sporting Complex.
Daily SunRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
First-ever Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival begins in Dhaka
Reports the start of the first Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival, with 16 teams from missions and organisations in Dhaka.
Dhaka TribuneRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival kicks off
The national news agency's report on the opening day of the two day tournament, held on 7 and 8 June 2024.
BSSRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Embassy Cricket Carnival 2024 kicks off in Dhaka
Publishes the announcement of the first Embassy Cricket Carnival in Dhaka.
bfirst.newsRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Country's first ever Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival kicks off
Reports the start of what it describes as the country's first Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival.
Daily SunRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival 2024 kicks off in Dhaka
Carries the report on the opening of the first edition, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with GamePlay Limited.
The Business PostRead
Cricket Carnival1st edition
Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival 2024 kicks off in Dhaka
Covers the opening of the first Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival at Bashundhara Sporting Complex.
UNBRead
2023
2 reports
Football Fest4th edition
PHC secures 3rd position at 4th Embassy Football Tournament
A press release from Pakistan's foreign ministry on the fourth edition, which had 16 teams. The United Kingdom won the title, the United States finished second and the Pakistan High Commission took third place.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PakistanRead
Football Fest4th edition
4th Embassy Football Fest
Reports the start of the fourth Embassy Football Fest at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka.
banglanews24Read
2018
1 report
Football Fest1st edition
Embassy Football Fest
A look back at the first Embassy Football Fest, played on 12 and 13 July 2018 at the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex in Dhaka. Sixteen teams took part, most of them from foreign embassies, alongside a host side from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Daily StarRead
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