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Canada-based Shamit Shome begins process to switch allegiance to Bangladesh

The 27-year-old, currently a regular for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League, was previously capped twice in friendlies for the Canada senior team in 2020.

Dhaka’s Rising Stars 2025 / BFF’s new inter-school tournament kicks off on Friday

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to introduce a brand new inter-school football tournament, Dhaka's Rising Stars 2025, which will commence at the Fortis Jalshiri ground in Purbachal on Friday.

Hamza's home debut at National Stadium closer to reality

Bangladesh star Hamza Choudhury's home debut at the National Stadium is becoming a reality as officials from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) visited the venue today to assess the ongoing renovation progress.

Rebel footballers join training under Butler

A much amicable resolution seems to have taken its course in the Bangladesh national football team as most of the 18 rebel footballers who called for the resignation of coach Peter Butler have joined training under the Englishman at Abahani in Dhanmondi on Tuesday. 

Hamza's debut for Bangladesh ends in goalless draw

Bangladesh had to be satisfied with a draw after fluffing a host of opportunities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against India on Tuesday.

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.

Set-piece situations to be key in India encounter: Tapu

Bangladesh centre-back Tapu Barman said his side would have to be wary about India’s set-piece prowess ahead of the much-anticipated Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture between the sides in Shillong on March 25. 

Building a future for Bangladeshi football

To make the imported inspiration sustainable, we need to create an ecosystem for our players.

BFF approves increased budget of Tk 61.80 crores for 2025 

The executive committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) approved a proposed budget of Tk 61.80 crores on Thursday for the current year, about four-and-half months after the BFF’s annual general meeting refused to approve the proposed expenditure. 

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

Hamza will make the difference against India: Cabrera

Cabrera, who had a meeting with Hamza in Dhaka tonight, revealed that the entire squad was eager to welcome him and start preparing for the crucial clash against India.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

Hamza donates Eid gifts to the underprivileged in Snanaghat

Hamza Chowdhury distributed Eid gifts to the underprivileged in his native village of Snanaghat in Habiganj today.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Hamza’s arrival sparks festivities in Habiganj

Excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high in Snanghat village of Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj, as English footballer of Bangladeshi origin, Hamza Choudhury, prepares for a historic visit.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Over a dozen goals scored, but does it help Bangladesh?

The Bangladesh national football team scored more than 12 goals in a match on Thursday. At first glance, this might seem like an extraordinary feat, a reason to celebrate the team's attacking prowess -- especially since Bangladesh are not known for scoring heavily at the international level.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

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.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

FIFA lifts restricted financing on BFF

“After six years, the BFF has come out of the restricted financing from FIFA, which just informed us of the development today,” BFF president Tabith Awal told The Daily Star.

March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025

Who will get to play alongside Hamza?: Booters in a competition among themselves

National team forward Mohammad Ibrahim said all the players are eager for a place in the starting eleven, particularly because the opposition is India, as the men in red and green continue to ramp up preparations in training for their Asian Cup Qualifiers match on March 25 against their neighbours.  

March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025

Matching Hamza's standards will be challenging: Rakib 

The men in red and green are expected to fly out to India on March 19, a day after Hamza Chowdhury is expected to join the team in Dhaka.

February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025

Morsalin included in 30-man Saudi camp despite lawsuit

Bangladesh national football team’s manager Amer Khan has said that there is no reason to exclude Sheikh Morsalin from the squad after a case was filed today against the Bashundhara Kings forward over demand of dowry.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

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.