Bangladesh Football Team

Tariq Kazi terminates contract with Bashundhara Kings over unpaid wages

Bashundhara Kings centre-back Tariq Kazi has announced the termination of his contract with the club, citing unpaid wages.

Bangladesh’s small comforts and a wasted opportunity

Following Bangladesh’s 1-1 draw against Hong Kong in a crucial away fixture of the Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, both coach Javier Cabrera and goalscorer Rakib Hossain rued the fact that they failed to get at least four points from the two matches against Hong Kong, which would have still kept them in the hunt for qualification.

Cabrera at a crossroads

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera finds himself at a defining crossroads, blessed with a momentous opportunity to shape the very future of the country’s football.

Hamza arrival boosts booters ahead of Hong Kong tie

Leicester City's Bangladeshi midfielder Hamza Choudhury reached Dhaka this morning to take part in the national team's upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers fixtures against Hong Kong, China. The 28-year-old trained with the team under lights at the National Stadium the same evening as the men in red and green gear up for the home fixture on October 9 before travelling to Hong Kong, China for the reverse fixture. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

Downpour cuts short Bangladesh’s first training session for Hong Kong tie

The skies opened up over the capital on Tuesday afternoon, drenching the National Stadium in a torrential downpour that cut short Bangladesh’s first training session for the Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture against Hong Kong, China at home on October 9.

Asian Cup Qualifiers / Bangladesh call up US-based Zayyan for Hong Kong matches

US-based left-back Zayyan Ahmed has been drafted into the 28-member preliminary Bangladesh squad for their two matches against Hong Kong in the Asian Cup Qualifiers following his impressive performance for the Under-23 side in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vietnam earlier this month.

Bangladesh football team return home from Nepal on a BAF aircraft

The Bangladesh team was originally scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the second and final FIFA friendly match against Nepal was called off following Monday’s violence

Bangladesh will miss Hamza, Shamit in Nepal friendlies, says Ibrahim

Bangladesh football team forward Mohammad Ibrahim said that they will feel the absence of star teammates Hamza Choudhury, Shamit Shome, and Fahamedul Islam in their upcoming two FIFA friendlies against hosts Nepal but was hopeful that the experienced players in the side will make up for these absences.

49 hopefuls from 14 countries await call-up as three-day diaspora trial ends

Two hour-long matches featuring under-19 and under-23 players brought the curtains down on a three-day trial on Monday at the National Stadium in Dhaka, where 49 young cricketers from 14 countries showcased their skills, all chasing the dream of donning Bangladesh colours on the international stage. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025

Bangladesh football team return home from Nepal on a BAF aircraft

The Bangladesh team was originally scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the second and final FIFA friendly match against Nepal was called off following Monday’s violence

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

Bangladesh will miss Hamza, Shamit in Nepal friendlies, says Ibrahim

Bangladesh football team forward Mohammad Ibrahim said that they will feel the absence of star teammates Hamza Choudhury, Shamit Shome, and Fahamedul Islam in their upcoming two FIFA friendlies against hosts Nepal but was hopeful that the experienced players in the side will make up for these absences.

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

49 hopefuls from 14 countries await call-up as three-day diaspora trial ends

Two hour-long matches featuring under-19 and under-23 players brought the curtains down on a three-day trial on Monday at the National Stadium in Dhaka, where 49 young cricketers from 14 countries showcased their skills, all chasing the dream of donning Bangladesh colours on the international stage. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

Calm Mitul holds key in face of Singapore storm

Ahead of Bangladesh’s crunch AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Singapore on June 10 -- a sold-out home fixture during the Eid-ul-Adha break -- Mitul finds himself once again in the spirit of sacrifice.

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Can Bangladesh’s ‘fandi’ foil Singapore’s Fandi?

For the Bangladesh men’s football team, this word refers to the biggest threat that lies in front of them in their forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore at home on June 10, in the form of Singapore’s most potent weapon, their star striker Ikhsan Fandi.

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

'Inshallah, we'll be successful': Hamza

Hamza Choudhury thanked everyone for a grand reception and expressed optimism about being "successful" in the Bangladesh team's upcoming Asian Cup Qualifying match against Singapore on June 10 after landing in Dhaka today.

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

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.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

Shamit adds to Bangladesh’s midfield facelift

Bangladesh football team's midfield facelift, which began with the arrival of Hamza Chowdhury, entered its next phase yesterday with Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome getting called up in the 26-member preliminary squad for the team's Asian Cup Qualifying tie against Singapore at home on June 10.

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

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.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

'Sabina's time has come to an end'

Bangladesh coach Peter Butler has virtually closed the door on the country's top-scorer and long-time captain Sabina Khatun by leaving her alongside four other SAFF winners in a 23-member team, declared for the upcoming Jordan tour, on Sunday.