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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

Bangladesh vs Singapore match: BFF issues six-point guideline for fans

The instructions were shared through a press release from BFF’s media department yesterday. According to the notice, although the match kicks off at 7 pm, stadium gates will open for spectators at 2 pm.

Whispers of a golden return

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Bangladesh Football Ultras continue protest at BFF over ticket allocation

The Bangladesh Football Ultras, a passionate supporters group of the national football team, continued their sit-in protest for the second consecutive day in front of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) headquarters, demanding tickets for the upcoming Asian Cup Qualifier against Singapore on June 10.

Booters join camp for Bhutan, Singapore clashes

The Bangladesh national football team is set to begin preparations from Saturday for two upcoming international fixtures, with 26 players joining camp at the Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka.

SAARC players get local status from next season

Last season, clubs could register six foreign players, of whom four were eligible to play. This time, though, each club can sign five foreign players, but only three can feature in any given match.

BFF eyes European opponent for September's FIFA friendlies

The Bangladesh national football team are likely to face a European opponent during the upcoming FIFA international window from September 1–9.

Bangladesh have the strongest midfield in South Asia: Cabrera

The national team received a boost with the addition of midfielder Shamit Shome, who joins star player Hamza Choudhury in the middle of the park.

BFF boss Tabith eyes swift ticket fix, fan zones for Singapore match

“BFF always tries to innovate -- and in doing so, mistakes can happen. We admit that. The real issue isn’t the delay, but how quickly we can resolve it,” said the BFF president.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Alternative location proposed for BFF academy in Cox’s Bazar

"As an alternative, stakeholders have proposed a 19.1-acre plot in Dholirchara mouza, under Rashidnagar union of the same upazila, for the development of the Centre," stated the NSC release.

August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

Hamza receives Bangladesh passport

Bangladeshi-born English footballer Hamza Choudhury has finally received a Bangladesh passport, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) general secretary Emran Hossain after speaking to Hamza’s mother Rafia Choudhury today.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

BFF league committee expands player slots, adjusts calendar amid club uncertainty

The participating clubs will also have the opportunity to compete in three competitions instead of the five originally listed in the yearly calendar.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

How to get worthy organisers back in sports?

Sports in Bangladesh has been affected by the unrest following the change in government. The partisanship over the years in federations such as the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Bangladesh Football Federation has created unrest and uncertainty. How can such situations in the country's sports federations be avoided? How can worthy organisers take positions in these federations? To answer all of these, The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion in its latest episode.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

FIFA fines Bangladesh over stadium security lapse

Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFF) general secretary Emran Hossain Tushar revealed on Sunday that FIFA recently imposed a fine of 15,000 Swiss Francs [equivalent to Tk 20 lakh] on the BFF over security lapse during Bangladesh’s World Cup qualifying match against Australia at the Bashundara Kings Arena on June 6.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Bangladesh likely to play against Bhutan next month

Bangladesh national football team is likely to play an away friendly match against Bhutan in FIFA September window, Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFF) general secretary Emran Hossain Tushar said on Sunday.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

FIFA allows BPL transfer window extension by three days

Following repeated requests from the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), FIFA has agreed to extend the pre-season transfer window by three days.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

BFF women's camp like a prison, claims former captain Dalia

Dalia Akter, a former captain of Bangladesh women's football team, alleged that the women footballers are held hostage at the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) dormitory.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

FIFA rules out BPL transfer window extension

The players’ registration window for BPL opened on June 1, with only Abahani having officially completed the registration of 14 players as of Wednesday.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Ad-hoc committees at sports federations demanded

A group of organisers affiliated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) called for the dissolving of incumbent executive committees of different sports federations in front of the National Sports Council today.