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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. 

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Long-ignored district football leagues back in focus

Since the formation of District Football Associations (DFAs) in 2008 under FIFA guidelines, the league has been held only four times -- 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2020 -- under former BFF president Kazi Salahuddin.

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

BFF ropes in Dour as national teams’ kit sponsor

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has signed a two-year deal with Dour, a local sportswear manufacturer, as the official kit sponsor of Bangladesh men's and women's football teams.

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

BFF signs contracts with 36 female footballers

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday signed contracts with 36 players of the national women’s football teams, confirmed a source within the BFF.

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

Tabith hopeful about reaching an ‘amicable solution soon’

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal is holding an optimistic view regarding the impasse over women's football team’s training camp, saying that they “will most definitely come to an amicable solution soon.”

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 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

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.

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

'Either they stay or I stay' - Butler dismisses negotiation scope with boycotting women footballers

Bangladesh women's team head coach Peter Butler has sent out a clear warning to the 18 protesting women's team players, saying there is no scope for negotiation regarding discipline in the team.

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

BKSP director stresses ‘discipline’ amid women booters’ boycott

Meanwhile, a seven-member BFF Special Committee continued its efforts to achieve a resolution in the matter yesterday, interviewing the remaining 11 of the 18 boycotting footballers.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

BFF committee begins investigation as U-20 players join senior camp

A seven-member special committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday began the process of interviewing the 18 rebel footballers who are boycotting the training camp under national women’s team coach Peter Butler, demanding his resignation.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

The grim spectre of betting: Fixing epidemic returns to haunt Bangladesh football

The 2024–25 campaign has already seen three top-flight clubs facing allegations of betting and fixing