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SAFF Women's Championship / Bangladesh storm into final with 7-1 thrashing of Bhutan

Tohura Khatun scored a hattrick while skipper Sabina Khatun bagged a brace as defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in Kathmandu today. 

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Booters look for another win in Bhutan

Fresh from a 1-0 win over Bhutan in the first match, Bangladesh will look to wrap up their two-match FIFA friendly series against the Himalayan nation with another victory when the two sides meet at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today, with the match scheduled to kick off at 6:00pm.

Booters’ 'challenging' Bhutan test today

Bangladesh football team were expecting tough competition from Bhutan in the two FIFA friendly fixtures, the first of which kicks off at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu at 6:00pm today. And that is not necessarily due to the strength of the opposition but also an apparent lack of match-practice and fitness of the Bangladesh players.

Booters concerned with weather, fitness ahead of Bhutan ties

Four days after arriving in Thimphu, Bangladesh national team players are still struggling to acclimatise with the weather, environment and the pitch at the Changlimithang Stadium where they will play two FIFA friendly matches against the hosts on September 5 and 8.

Bangladesh to play against Bhutan on Sept 5, 8

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday confirmed that the national football team will play two FIFA friendly matches against Bhutan on September 5 and 8.

Butler blames defence after labouring win

Coach Peter Butler blamed his defence after Bangladesh women's team laboured to a 4-2 win against Bhutan in the second match of the two FIFA friendly matches at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Saturday.

Sagorika wants to build on impressive debut

Bangladesh women's football's latest sensation Mosammat Sagorika said she would like to build on her debut hattrick as the women in red and green take on Bhutan in the second of their two FIFA international friendlies in Thimphu today.

Sagorika hattrick saves Bangladesh’s blushes

Young forward Mosammat Sagorika came off the bench and scored a hattrick as Bangladesh women’s football team came back from a goal down to beat Bhutan 5-1 in the first of two FIFA friendly matches in Thimphu on Wednesday night.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Land of the Thunder Dragon

The time for you to explore Bhutan is now!

March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024

Bangladesh thrash Bhutan 6-0

Bangladesh romped to a 6-0 win over Bhutan in their last round-robin match of the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship in Kathmandu today ahead of the final against India on Sunday. 

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Bhutan votes as economic strife hits 'national happiness'

Some voters are expected to have trekked for days to cast their ballots in the landlocked mountain nation of about 800,000 people, similar in area to Switzerland.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Must-visit tourist spots in Bhutan

Let’s explore some tourist attractions in Bhutan that you must visit at least once.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of Covid-19 restrictions.

June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023

An outcome of hard work, says jubilant footballers

This achievement is the outcome of hard work, said defender Tapu Barman.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Bangladesh thrash Bhutan 3-1 to make first SAFF semifinal since 2009

Javier Cabrera's charges will take on Kuwait in the first semifinal on Saturday before India and Lebanon will square off in the second semifinal later in the day.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Morsalin, Rakib give Bangladesh 3-1 lead at half-time

The two forwards scored two goals and combined to set up an own goal as Bangladesh took a step closer to a semifinal berth in the SAFF Championship after being given an early scare by the Bhutanese. 

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Two changes to XI as Bangladesh faced with simple job for semifinal berth

Rahmat Mia may replace injured Tariq Kazi while Sheikh Morsalin, scored the third goal in their 3-1 win against Maldives, is likely to replace Faisal Ahmed Fahim up front.

June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023

Bhutan ready to spoil Bangladesh’s party

Bangladesh’s Spanish coach Javier Cabrera was more impressed with the way Bhutan played in their SAFF Championship Group B game against Maldives.