Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)

BFF boss outlines 6-month roadmap

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal faced the media yesterday in an extended press conference that lasted over two hours at a convention hall in the capital -- his most elaborate interaction since taking charge last October..While the agenda officially revolved aroun

BFF post draws double dose of fan frustration

BFF's women’s team squad post became a surprising hotspot for ticket-related complaints.

Shamit Shome cleared to play for Bangladesh

Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome has been cleared by FIFA to play for Bangladesh, Bangladesh Football Federation vice president Fahad Karim confirmed to The Daily Star today. 

Discipline not an issue for BFF!

The recent physical assault on match commissioner Sujit Banerjee by Saad Uddin during a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match between Bashundhara Kings and Abahani has put focus on Bangladesh Football Federation's (BFF) reluctance to enforce disciplinary measures in top-tier football.

Hamza thanks fans, hopes to return to Bangladesh in June

Hamza Choudhury’s arrival sparked enthusiasm and interest in football in Bangladesh like never seen before.

BFF's financial motive hindering club football?

“BFF runs with financial help from FIFA. One of FIFA’s guidelines states that if a country’s professional league lasts for six months, the federation will receive USD 50,000. Instead of protecting the clubs, the BFF is chasing that allocation,” said Brothers Union manager Amer Khan.

Rebel women footballers 'to return to training'

The 18 senior women footballers of the Bangladesh national team, who have been boycotting head coach Peter Butler's training camp since January 29, will return to training following the UAE tour, informed Bangladesh Football Federation's women's wing chairman Mahfuza Akter Kiron.

Rebel women footballers at a dead end?

The 18 senior players of Bangladesh national women’s team, who have been boycotting training since head coach Peter Butler returned to the country, seem to have shot themselves on the foot after refusing to sign contracts offered by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Monday.

Fate of women’s football impasse in Tabith’s hands

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal will make a call on the report prepared by a seven-member special committee regarding the ongoing impasse over women’s football team’s camp, even though it is uncertain whether the president will declare the findings of the report today or will take more time to more on the delicate issue before making it public.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Don’t finalise standings until investigation, NoFel request

NoFel Sporting Club have requested the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to not finalise the standings of the ongoing Bangladesh Championship League until the completion of an investigation against four alleged teams, including second-place hopefuls Azampur Football Club Uttara.

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

PM hopes arrival of FIFA World Cup trophy will inspire youth

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 8, 2022) said, "Football is the most popular sport in Bangladesh. We are also tirelessly working to get our children involved in sports.”

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

Jamal hopeful ahead of Bahrain tie

Bangladesh are set to return to the qualification round of the Asian Cup after a lengthy 16-year gap when they take on mighty Bahrain in one of the Group E openers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur today.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Booters reach Malaysia in high spirits

After a goalless draw in an international friendly against Indonesia on Wednesday, Bangladesh reached Kuala Lumpur today to gear up for the Asian Cup Qualifiers, starting from June 8. Bangladesh were placed in Group E alongside Malaysia, Bahrain and Turkmenistan.

March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019

Amnesty Int'l demands Kiron's release

Amnesty International yesterday demanded the 'immediate and unconditional release' of Mahfuza Akter Kiron, the women's wing chairman of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and FIFA Council member, who was arrested and later sent to jail on Saturday in a defamation case.

March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019

BFF’s women wing chairman Kiron arrested in Dhaka

Bangladesh Football Federation's women wing chairman and FIFA council member Mahfuza Akter Kiron has been arrested in a defamation case lodged under 'CrPC 500' by a sports organiser.

May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017

Nine foreign coaches in nine years

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) approves the appointment of a ninth foreign coach within nine years with English-born Australian Andrew Ord all set to take charge of the national team in June.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

FIFA okays 17 crore BFF fund

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) finally got the nod to implement its football development plan under the FIFA Forward programme as the game's governing body approved the BFF's USD 21,20,000 [over 17 crore taka] proposal for two years on Tuesday.

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

Karwanbazar up to fifth

Karwanbazar Pragati Sangsad notched up a 1-0 win over Chittagong Mohammedan SC in the Marcel Bangladesh Championship

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

BD drawn against India, Afghanistan

Bangladesh have been drawn along with holders India in the 4th South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship at the draw of the seven-team women's tournament which was held at the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) House yesterday.