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Watch / Plenty of promises, but where’s the action?

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

No time to rest as Afeida leads Bangladesh’s SAFF U-20 title defence

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.

Indomitable women footballers point to persistent cracks in the system

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

Better ground, food, and gym needed: Bangladesh captain Afeida

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.

Asif Mahmud announces Tk 50 lakh prize for women's football team

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.

'We know how to fight through adversity': Women footballers eye world stage

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

BFF to felicitate women’s team at 2:30 in the night!

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.

Bangladesh ready for Myanmar test after dream start

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

Expats’ trial ends in festive mood

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.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Plenty of promises, but where’s the action?

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

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

No time to rest as Afeida leads Bangladesh’s SAFF U-20 title defence

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.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Indomitable women footballers point to persistent cracks in the system

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

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

Better ground, food, and gym needed: Bangladesh captain Afeida

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.

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

Asif Mahmud announces Tk 50 lakh prize for women's football team

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.

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

'We know how to fight through adversity': Women footballers eye world stage

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

July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025

BFF to felicitate women’s team at 2:30 in the night!

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.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Bangladesh ready for Myanmar test after dream start

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

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Expats’ trial ends in festive mood

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.

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

49 hopefuls from 14 countries await call-up as three-day diaspora trial ends

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