Peter Butler
BFF appoints Cameron Lord to boost women’s team fitness
Dr. Lord brings a wealth of experience from his previous stints with A-League club Perth Glory, where he served as Head of Strength and Conditioning, and Egypt’s ZED FC.
22 October 2025, 14:35 PM
Women booters leave Dhaka for two friendlies in Bangkok
These fixtures are part of Bangladesh’s ongoing preparations for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
21 October 2025, 05:09 AM
Butler wants 'competitive performance' in Thailand friendlies, stronger tests before Asian Cup
The women in red and green are set to play two international matches against hosts Thailand on October 24 and 27.
20 October 2025, 13:53 PM
Cabrera at a crossroads
Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera finds himself at a defining crossroads, blessed with a momentous opportunity to shape the very future of the country’s football.
11 October 2025, 01:30 AM
Learning the target, not qualification
The Bangladesh under-17 women's football team will depart for the UAE on Sunday morning for two preparatory matches against Syria and UAE before heading to Jordan for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.
5 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Women's football team ‘enjoying' KEPZ camp
Seven days into their preparations for next March's AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, Afeida Khandokar and her teammates are relishing the opportunity to train in a new, refreshing environment at the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Anwara, Chattogram.
4 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Japan tour cancelled as ‘Mission Australia’ hits roadblock
The Bangladesh women’s football team’s proposed tour of Japan in November, intended as preparation for next year’s Asian Cup in Australia, has been cancelled due to the hosts’ inability to accommodate the team during the specific window..In late August, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)
28 September 2025, 03:00 AM
Butler interested in guiding U-17s in Asian mission
After successfully guiding Bangladesh’s senior women’s team and under-20 women’s team to their maiden Asian Cup berths, head coach Peter Butler is willing to take on the challenge of leading the under-17 team in next month’s AFC Women’s U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
24 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh women set for Thailand friendlies in October
Both the senior and U-20 teams will begin a joint camp in mid-September under the supervision of head coach Peter Butler, who is expected to arrive in Dhaka around the same time following a much-deserved vacation.
26 August 2025, 12:34 PM
‘We have to be realistic’: Bangladesh women’s coach Butler on improving rankings
Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.
11 August 2025, 18:01 PM
‘Never served pangash’ to women footballers: Kiron debunks social media claims
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.
11 August 2025, 15:09 PM
Bangladesh U-20 women seal maiden Asian Cup berth, emulate senior side
Butler’s side progressed as one of the three best runners-up across eight groups involving 32 teams, joining hosts Thailand in the 12-team finals set for next April.
10 August 2025, 13:47 PM
Bangladesh eye win over Timor-Leste before tough S Korea game
Bangladesh will look to keep their winning momentum going in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers when the women in red and green take on unfamiliar opponents Timor-Leste in their second match at the Laos National Stadium today.
8 August 2025, 03:00 AM
Butler pleased with Bangladesh's assured display
Bangladesh U-20 women’s team head coach Peter Butler expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance following a 3-1 win over hosts Laos in their opening match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vientiane on Tuesday.
6 August 2025, 16:20 PM
Sagorika brace gives Bangladesh winning start
Mosammat Sagorika scored a brace as Bangladesh got off to a winning start in their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers with a 3-1 win over hosts Laos in their first Group H fixture at Lao National Stadium in Vientiane on Wednesday.
6 August 2025, 14:36 PM
Butler gets his players ‘moving’ in Vientiane
Bangladesh coach Peter Butler got his ‘players moving’ through the first practice session in Vientiane on Sunday morning, a day after reaching the Laos capital for the upcoming AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.
3 August 2025, 14:04 PM
Bangladesh maintain SAFF U-20 winning squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
The charges of Peter Butler are set to depart for Laos on August 2.
31 July 2025, 13:29 PM
'Don't see young players coming through in men's team'
Peter Butler, the successful coach of Bangladesh women's football team, bared all in a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star's Atique Anam. The former West Ham United midfielder spoke about his football methodology, plans for the future, the shortcomings of the federation, men's football, and the controversies he has found himself in.
28 July 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Modern football demands athletes’
In a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star's Atique Anam at the team hotel in Dhaka, the former West Ham United midfielder opened up about his football methodology, plans for the future, the shortcomings of the federation, men's football, and the controversies he has found himself in.
27 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh girls in command as SAFF U-20 enters final stretch
If results go as predicted, Bangladesh could all but seal the title before that final showdown, needing only a draw against Nepal on the last matchday.
17 July 2025, 06:56 AM