Bangladesh women's football

Seniors demand support, while girls set to gear up for SAFF U20 C’ship

“The training of the Bangladesh U-20 women’s team is going to start on December 1 with the participation of 30 players under English coach Peter Butler,” BFF Women’s Committee chairman Mahfuza Akter Kiron said yesterday.

What next for Bangladesh’s golden girls?

As they say, it’s better to try and fail than to never try at all. This is the time for Bangladesh to try and climb up the ladder in women’s football globally.

‘Time for girls to go beyond South Asia’

After conquering South Asia twice, Sabina Khatun, captain of the Bangladesh women’s football team, wants to achieve greater glory at the Asian level.

SAFF Women’s Championship / Women ‘make it happen’ with skill and tenacity

In 2022, when the women in red and green earned their maiden title, many skeptics had credited luck for the success. However, beating hosts Nepal 2-1 yesterday and securing the SAFF Women’s Championship title again proves that their triumph is no accident, especially after having broken the dominance of subcontinental powerhouses India and Nepal.

Sabina and Co brace for SAFF defence showdown

Bangladesh will start their campaign by taking on Pakistan in a Group A encounter on October 20 before facing five-time champions India in the group’s second and final match on October 23, after the seven-team tournament gets underway on October 17 in Kathmandu.

Sabina and Co to play hosts Bhutan on July 24, 27

Coach Butler believes this is a good opportunity for the new players to prove themselves in competitive matches with the Bhutan fixtures.

Interview / ‘I have come this far overcoming challenges’

Sabina spoke about the experience of the two Chinese Taipei ties as well as the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship.

SAFF U-19 Women's Championship / Girls aspire to emulate senior booters' recent show

Bangladesh coach believes his charges will have a home advantage playing on the bouncy artificial turf.

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Seniors demand support, while girls set to gear up for SAFF U20 C’ship

“The training of the Bangladesh U-20 women’s team is going to start on December 1 with the participation of 30 players under English coach Peter Butler,” BFF Women’s Committee chairman Mahfuza Akter Kiron said yesterday.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

What next for Bangladesh’s golden girls?

As they say, it’s better to try and fail than to never try at all. This is the time for Bangladesh to try and climb up the ladder in women’s football globally.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

‘Time for girls to go beyond South Asia’

After conquering South Asia twice, Sabina Khatun, captain of the Bangladesh women’s football team, wants to achieve greater glory at the Asian level.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Women ‘make it happen’ with skill and tenacity

In 2022, when the women in red and green earned their maiden title, many skeptics had credited luck for the success. However, beating hosts Nepal 2-1 yesterday and securing the SAFF Women’s Championship title again proves that their triumph is no accident, especially after having broken the dominance of subcontinental powerhouses India and Nepal.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Sabina and Co brace for SAFF defence showdown

Bangladesh will start their campaign by taking on Pakistan in a Group A encounter on October 20 before facing five-time champions India in the group’s second and final match on October 23, after the seven-team tournament gets underway on October 17 in Kathmandu.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

‘Don’t dwell’ on past glory: coach Butler’s mantra for title defence

Holders Bangladesh are set to leave for Nepal on October 15.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Sabina and Co to play hosts Bhutan on July 24, 27

Coach Butler believes this is a good opportunity for the new players to prove themselves in competitive matches with the Bhutan fixtures.

June 8, 2024
June 8, 2024

‘I have come this far overcoming challenges’

Sabina spoke about the experience of the two Chinese Taipei ties as well as the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Girls aspire to emulate senior booters' recent show

Bangladesh coach believes his charges will have a home advantage playing on the bouncy artificial turf.

December 26, 2023
December 26, 2023

A mixed bag for women's football in 2023

The year 2023 was expected to witness Bangladesh women's football progress in an upward trajectory on the back of winning the SAFF Women's Championship in September last year. It was not meant to be, unfortunately.