Both the senior and U-20 teams will begin a joint camp in mid-September under the supervision of head coach Peter Butler, who is expected to arrive in Dhaka around the same time following a much-deserved vacation.
While on-field progress has been remarkable, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) women’s wing chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron lamented the persistent lack of basic facilities.
Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.
Butler’s side progressed as one of the three best runners-up across eight groups involving 32 teams, joining hosts Thailand in the 12-team finals set for next April.
If entertainment value and visibility are benchmarks for attracting sponsors and club interest, then our women footballers have already made a strong case.
Bangladesh will look to keep their winning momentum going in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers when the women in red and green take on unfamiliar opponents Timor-Leste in their second match at the Laos National Stadium today.
Bangladesh made the biggest leap in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking following their historic qualification for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time ever.
Eight group winners and three best runners-up from the qualifiers will join hosts Thailand for the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.
The charges of Peter Butler are set to depart for Laos on August 2.
Both the senior and U-20 teams will begin a joint camp in mid-September under the supervision of head coach Peter Butler, who is expected to arrive in Dhaka around the same time following a much-deserved vacation.
While on-field progress has been remarkable, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) women’s wing chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron lamented the persistent lack of basic facilities.
Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.
Butler’s side progressed as one of the three best runners-up across eight groups involving 32 teams, joining hosts Thailand in the 12-team finals set for next April.
If entertainment value and visibility are benchmarks for attracting sponsors and club interest, then our women footballers have already made a strong case.
Bangladesh will look to keep their winning momentum going in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers when the women in red and green take on unfamiliar opponents Timor-Leste in their second match at the Laos National Stadium today.
Bangladesh made the biggest leap in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking following their historic qualification for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time ever.
Eight group winners and three best runners-up from the qualifiers will join hosts Thailand for the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.
The charges of Peter Butler are set to depart for Laos on August 2.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
