Bangladesh Women's Football Team

U-17s leave for UAE without 3 coaching staff members over visa issues

Three members of the coaching staff – assistant coach Joya Chakma, goalkeeping coach Imon, and team manager Mirona Khatun – were unable to travel with the squad due to visa complications.

Japan tour cancelled as ‘Mission Australia’ hits roadblock

The Bangladesh women’s football team’s proposed tour of Japan in November, intended as preparation for next year’s Asian Cup in Australia, has been cancelled due to the hosts’ inability to accommodate the team during the specific window..In late August, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)

Women booters leave for 20-day camp in Korean EPZ

A 29-member squad comprising senior and under-20 women's team players, along with a seven-member coaching staff led by Peter Butler, departed for Chattogram on Saturday evening for a 20-day residential camp.

Bangladesh women set for Thailand friendlies in October

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.

Tk 2.25 lakh stolen from footballer Sagorika’s home in Thakurgaon

Tk 2.25 lakh was allegedly stolen from the house of national women’s footballer Mosammat Sagorika at Bolidara Rangatungi village in Ranishankoil upazila of Thakurgaon early Friday.

Steadfast Sapna ‘can’t imagine leaving football’

The Thakurgaon native, once active in various sports, entered football in 2017 and did not look back ever since, rising through the age groups to become a composed, versatile midfielder whose game sense belies her years.

‘We have to be realistic’: Bangladesh women’s coach Butler on improving rankings

Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.

‘Never served pangash’ to women footballers: Kiron debunks social media claims  

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Women’s Committee chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron has dismissed social media claims that the federation provides substandard diets to women’s footballers.

8-0 on 8/8: Bangladesh U-20 women thump Timor-Leste

At the Laos National Stadium, Peter Butler’s side dominated proceedings.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

‘We have to be realistic’: Bangladesh women’s coach Butler on improving rankings

Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.

August 11, 2025
August 11, 2025

‘Never served pangash’ to women footballers: Kiron debunks social media claims  

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Women’s Committee chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron has dismissed social media claims that the federation provides substandard diets to women’s footballers.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

8-0 on 8/8: Bangladesh U-20 women thump Timor-Leste

At the Laos National Stadium, Peter Butler’s side dominated proceedings.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

As rankings rise, BFF must leap further

If entertainment value and visibility are benchmarks for attracting sponsors and club interest, then our women footballers have already made a strong case.

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

Women's Asian Cup: Why were Bangladesh missing from the draw ceremony?

Representatives of North Korea, Iran, Japan and the Philippines were also absent in the draw ceremony, held in Sydney.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

'Don't see young players coming through in men's team'

Peter Butler, the successful coach of Bangladesh women's football team, bared all in a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star's Atique Anam. The former West Ham United midfielder spoke about his football methodology, plans for the future, the shortcomings of the federation, men's football, and the controversies he has found himself in.

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

‘Modern football demands athletes’

In a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star's Atique Anam at the team hotel in Dhaka, the former West Ham United midfielder opened up about his football methodology, plans for the future, the shortcomings of the federation, men's football, and the controversies he has found himself in.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

‘Strikers must stay calm’

The Most Valuable Player of the recently concluded SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship talked to reporters on Tuesday.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

Run Nabiran run

Her transformation from a striker makes her current role all the more fascinating.

July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025

Bangladesh girls in command as SAFF U-20 enters final stretch

If results go as predicted, Bangladesh could all but seal the title before that final showdown, needing only a draw against Nepal on the last matchday.