Bangladesh women's football

Ritu ‘at home’ in her Bhutan adventure so far

Always keeping one eye on the bigger picture, Ritu believes the future of women’s football in South Asia is brighter than ever.

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.

Asian Cup qualifiers / 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.

Bangladesh fall 3-1 to UAE in first international match since SAFF triumph

Bangladesh, sans 18 senior players and comprising mostly U-20 players, fielded a second-string side against an experienced UAE side, possessing a few European-origin players.

Trailblazer Ayonto draws ‘hope’ for Mahatos

For Ayonto, this breakthrough is “beyond expectations,” and success is not merely a personal triumph; it is a monumental milestone for the Mahato community.

Butler names 23-member squad for UAE friendlies, drops 18 rebels

Bangladesh will face the UAE on February 26 before playing the same opponents again on March 2.

‘The ball is in 18 footballers’ court’ as training boycott sees no resolution

There apparently has not been any headway in the impasse in women's football despite a wholehearted effort from the president of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to break the ice between the 18 senior players and the head coach of the women's national team.

‘Recognition of a massive cultural phenomenon’

In a unique move and a massive recognition, Bangladesh national women's football team were yesterday announced as a recipient of the Ekushey Padak 2025, the second-highest civilian honour of the country, alongside 14 other individuals for their contributions in various fields.

Ekushey Padak: 14 individuals, nat’l women’s football team get the award

The government has announced the names of 14 eminent citizens and the Bangladesh women’s national football team for the Ekushey Padak 2025 in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Ritu ‘at home’ in her Bhutan adventure so far

Always keeping one eye on the bigger picture, Ritu believes the future of women’s football in South Asia is brighter than ever.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

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.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

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.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Bangladesh fall 3-1 to UAE in first international match since SAFF triumph

Bangladesh, sans 18 senior players and comprising mostly U-20 players, fielded a second-string side against an experienced UAE side, possessing a few European-origin players.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Trailblazer Ayonto draws ‘hope’ for Mahatos

For Ayonto, this breakthrough is “beyond expectations,” and success is not merely a personal triumph; it is a monumental milestone for the Mahato community.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Butler names 23-member squad for UAE friendlies, drops 18 rebels

Bangladesh will face the UAE on February 26 before playing the same opponents again on March 2.

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

‘The ball is in 18 footballers’ court’ as training boycott sees no resolution

There apparently has not been any headway in the impasse in women's football despite a wholehearted effort from the president of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to break the ice between the 18 senior players and the head coach of the women's national team.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

‘Recognition of a massive cultural phenomenon’

In a unique move and a massive recognition, Bangladesh national women's football team were yesterday announced as a recipient of the Ekushey Padak 2025, the second-highest civilian honour of the country, alongside 14 other individuals for their contributions in various fields.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

Ekushey Padak: 14 individuals, nat’l women’s football team get the award

The government has announced the names of 14 eminent citizens and the Bangladesh women’s national football team for the Ekushey Padak 2025 in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields.

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad condemns social media threats against women footballers

Citing reports from various news outlets, the statement highlighted the harassment faced by the national women’s football team, including players who have won the SAFF Championship title twice.