Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Women’s Committee chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron has dismissed social media claims that the federation provides substandard diets to women’s footballers.

If entertainment value and visibility are benchmarks for attracting sponsors and club interest, then our women footballers have already made a strong case.

The BFF last held the Pioneer Football League in 2022. Despite collecting entry fees from participating clubs, the federation has yet to organise a new edition since then.

Representatives of North Korea, Iran, Japan and the Philippines were also absent in the draw ceremony, held in Sydney.

The Professional League Management Committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has decided to allow relegated side Dhaka Wanderers Club to participate in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), should Fakirerpool Young Men's Club fail to lift their ongoing transfer ban.

Despite having a vibrant underground futsal scene, Bangladesh has severely lacked formal structures, tournaments, and international experience in the sport. That is set to change, as the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has announced its participation in the upcoming AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for September.

Sporting bodies and athletes from various disciplines have expressed profound grief over the tragic air crash at the Milestone College premises in Uttara today, and have extended their prayers for those affected.

In the long gap between two triumphs, one thing echoes consistently: the cry for long-term planning, and the lingering question of whether we can truly capitalise on success and momentum.

"There are many invisible things that affect performance, which we don’t often talk about."

Bangladesh women’s team take on Bhutan today at 3pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in their third SAFF U-20 Championship clash.

This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.

Fresh off their historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, many of the Bangladesh women’s footballers have had little time to bask in glory.

Players have spoken publicly about the need for proper nutrition, functioning gyms, better training grounds, and a stable domestic league.

After Bangladesh’s historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, national team captain Afeida Khandokar has urged for improved facilities, including proper nutrition and training grounds, to prepare for bigger targets, including Olympics qualification.

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has announced a prize of Tk 50 lakh for the Bangladesh national women's football team in recognition of their historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Captain Afeida Khandakar, her voice steady with emotion, said: “This is a moment we will never forget."

After topping their group and securing a spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the very first time, the Bangladesh women’s football team is set to return to the country at midnight today and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has made the bizarre decision of hosting a felicitation programme for the team at 2:30 in the night.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:30pm (Bangladesh time) at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday.

The trial ended with two matches of one-hour duration each – one for the under-19 level and the other for the under-23 level -- as the game’s local governing body looks for talented Bangladeshi-origin footballers from across the world to strengthen its pipeline.

Two hour-long matches featuring under-19 and under-23 players brought the curtains down on a three-day trial on Monday at the National Stadium in Dhaka, where 49 young cricketers from 14 countries showcased their skills, all chasing the dream of donning Bangladesh colours on the international stage. Photos: Firoz Ahmed