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Wasting a golden generation?

Unless reconciliation happens -- unless Butler and the BFF work to reintegrate the veterans and unify the squad -- Bangladesh could head into the Asian qualifiers at risk of squandering hard-won momentum.
15 May 2025, 03:30 AM

From unpaid to unsafe: Bangladesh referees in freefall

A spate of incidents has occurred within the past month where referees were assaulted over on-field decisions by club officials, players and supporters.
13 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Rebel women footballers sign contracts with BFF

All 18 Bangladesh Women’s team footballers who had revolted against head coach Peter Butler have recently been brought under the central contract of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
5 May 2025, 08:13 AM

Shamit Shome applies for Bangladeshi passport

The growing momentum around Bangladesh football received another boost as Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome took a significant step toward representing the national team. The 27-year-old visited the Bangladesh High Commission in Toronto to advance the process of obtaining his Bangladeshi passport. Shamit, currently a regular starter for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League, has already secured clearance from the Canadian Soccer Association to switch his international allegiance. He also received birth certificates of himself and his parents with coordination from the Bangladesh Football Federation. 
2 May 2025, 17:43 PM

Problem No.9: A sobering sign of Bangladesh’s striker shortage

Bangladesh’s domestic competitions are not producing forwards who steal the spotlight in big matches. Goals in lopsided fixtures, played in front of empty stands, do little to prepare players for the intensity of international football.
2 May 2025, 09:30 AM

Cabrera asked to reconsider Fahamedul for Singapore tie

To aid preparations, the committee also announced plans for a practice match against a foreign team on June 5.
24 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh women target gains in Jordan friendlies

As part of their build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, Bangladesh will face Jordan and Indonesia in a tri-nation FIFA friendly series in Amman on May 31 and June 3.
17 April 2025, 17:36 PM

Canada-based Shamit Shome begins process to switch allegiance to Bangladesh

The 27-year-old, currently a regular for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League, was previously capped twice in friendlies for the Canada senior team in 2020.
11 April 2025, 07:17 AM

BFF’s new inter-school tournament kicks off on Friday

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to introduce a brand new inter-school football tournament, Dhaka's Rising Stars 2025, which will commence at the Fortis Jalshiri ground in Purbachal on Friday.
10 April 2025, 12:17 PM

Hamza's home debut at National Stadium closer to reality

Bangladesh star Hamza Choudhury's home debut at the National Stadium is becoming a reality as officials from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) visited the venue today to assess the ongoing renovation progress.
9 April 2025, 14:19 PM

Rebel footballers join training under Butler

A much amicable resolution seems to have taken its course in the Bangladesh national football team as most of the 18 rebel footballers who called for the resignation of coach Peter Butler have joined training under the Englishman at Abahani in Dhanmondi on Tuesday. 
8 April 2025, 04:59 AM

Hamza's debut for Bangladesh ends in goalless draw

Bangladesh had to be satisfied with a draw after fluffing a host of opportunities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against India on Tuesday.
25 March 2025, 15:19 PM

Bangladesh women set sights on uncharted territory

A revamped format for the tournament’s 21st edition has opened the door for Bangladesh's long-awaited debut in the competition.
24 March 2025, 02:15 AM

Set-piece situations to be key in India encounter: Tapu

Bangladesh centre-back Tapu Barman said his side would have to be wary about India’s set-piece prowess ahead of the much-anticipated Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture between the sides in Shillong on March 25. 
23 March 2025, 16:08 PM

Building a future for Bangladeshi football

To make the imported inspiration sustainable, we need to create an ecosystem for our players.
22 March 2025, 05:00 AM

BFF approves increased budget of Tk 61.80 crores for 2025 

The executive committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) approved a proposed budget of Tk 61.80 crores on Thursday for the current year, about four-and-half months after the BFF’s annual general meeting refused to approve the proposed expenditure. 
20 March 2025, 14:48 PM

In Pictures: Hamza’s busy day in Dhaka

Hamza Choudhury, the biggest name in Bangladesh football, spent a busy day in Dhaka on Wednesday
19 March 2025, 16:03 PM

Hamza will make the difference against India: Cabrera

Cabrera, who had a meeting with Hamza in Dhaka tonight, revealed that the entire squad was eager to welcome him and start preparing for the crucial clash against India.
18 March 2025, 18:12 PM

Hamza donates Eid gifts to the underprivileged in Snanaghat

Hamza Chowdhury distributed Eid gifts to the underprivileged in his native village of Snanaghat in Habiganj today.
18 March 2025, 15:35 PM

Hamza’s arrival sparks festivities in Habiganj

Excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high in Snanghat village of Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj, as English footballer of Bangladeshi origin, Hamza Choudhury, prepares for a historic visit.
16 March 2025, 18:05 PM