Tabith Awal

‘Hamza has helped us raise the level and quality of our game’

In this interview with The Daily Star, Bangladesh Football Federation president Tabith Awal spoke about both women's and men's teams and the controversies surrounding football.

No scope for denying a deserving player: Sports Adviser Asif

The public outcry over the departure of Italy-based Bangladeshi footballer Fahamedul Islam from the national team carried over to the second day with the sports adviser Asif Mahmud and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal having to weigh in on the issue today.

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.

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.

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.”

‘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.

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.

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.

Hamza's inclusion to 'enhance reputation', says BFF boss

The BFF president also announced plans to organise a one-month training camp for the national team during the midseason break of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), aiming to prepare for next year's Asian Cup qualifiers against India.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Don’t finalise standings until investigation, NoFel request

NoFel Sporting Club have requested the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to not finalise the standings of the ongoing Bangladesh Championship League until the completion of an investigation against four alleged teams, including second-place hopefuls Azampur Football Club Uttara.

December 28, 2019
December 28, 2019

BNP picks Tabith for Dhaka north, Ishraque for south

Tabith Awal and Ishraque Hossain will contest as BNP’s mayoral runners respectively in Dhaka north and south city corporation elections scheduled to be held on January 30.

May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018

Tabith Awal quizzed over suspicious bank dealings

BNP’s executive committee member and Dhaka North City Corporation mayor candidate Tabith Awal is being quizzed for “suspicious transactions” in his bank accounts.

January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018

DNCC Mayor Race: BNP picks Tabith Awal

BNP executive committee member Tabith Awal has won the party ticket for mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation.

January 15, 2018
January 15, 2018

Tabith submits nomination to BNP for DNCC polls

Last year’s contender, Tabith Awal has submitted his nomination to BNP for candidacy in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation by-election in February-end.

April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016

Kazi Salahuddin elected for a third term into BFF presidency

Kazi Salahuddin is re-elected to the post of Bangladesh Football Federation president for the third consecutive term, beating out the challenge from rival Kamrul Ashraf Khan Poton. Nabil Ahmed, Badal Roy, Mohiuddin Mohi and Tabith Awal have been elected as vice-presidents.

May 7, 2015
May 7, 2015

Fair polls not possible under present EC: Tabith

BNP-backed mayoral contestant for Dhaka North City Corporation Tabith Awal says it has been proved once again that a free, fair and acceptable election is not possible under the present Election Commission.

April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015

Tabith files written complaint

Tabith Awal, BNP-based mayoral candidate for DNCC, submits written complaint to the presiding officer of Tejgaon College saying that his polling agents were barred from entering the polling centre.

April 24, 2015
April 24, 2015

Khaleda blasts EC over army deployment strategy

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia lambasts the Election Commission for its changed course of action regarding deployment of army during the city corporation elections.

April 23, 2015
April 23, 2015

Khaleda skips campaign for today

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia skips electioneering for today in favour of her party-backed mayoral candidates in two Dhaka city corporations as repairing to her damaged SUV is underway.