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BFF dissolves 29 elected DFA bodies

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday dissolved 29 elected bodies of district and divisional football associations (DFAs), citing unavailability and resignation of association officials as well as inactivity of the said associations.

Tabith plans to ‘breathe new life’ into country’s football

The newly elected president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), Tabith Awal, brings a wealth of experience to the role at 45, having served as BFF's vice-president twice before. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman, the seasoned politician, businessman, and former footballer shared his vision to elevate Bangladesh's footballing landscape and tackle the challenges ahead in his new leadership position.

Zakaria Pintoo laid to rest

Zakaria Pintoo, the legendary captain of Swadhin Bangla National Football Team, was laid to rest at The Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard in Mirpur yesterday following three namaz-e-janazas held in the capital.

‘My captain, our captain’

Zakaria Pintoo, who passed away in Dhaka yesterday at the age of 81, was not only the captain of Swadhin Bangla football team and the first captain of independent Bangladesh, but was also a reference point to many legends of Bangladesh football.

Don’t see improvement under Cabrera, says Alfaz

With a month and a half left to Javier Cabrera’s extended contract, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is yet to take any decision whether to extend with the Spaniard or look for a replacement.

Tabith to lead finance committee, Imrul league committee

The first meeting of the newly-formed executive committee of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) named chairmen of the important departments, 14 days after the elections took place.

First BFF EC meeting to focus on financial issues

The newly elected members of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) are likely to get a clear picture about the finances of the game's local governing body as the first executive committee meeting today is set to focus mostly on financial matters.

BFF to seek help from govt for women’s football

Since Bangladesh's maiden triumph in SAFF Women's Championship two years ago, there have been strong recommendations for taking necessary initiatives to take the country's women's football beyond the South Asian region, a demand that has only been strengthened following the successful title defence in Nepal a few days ago.

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.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

BFF dissolves 29 elected DFA bodies

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday dissolved 29 elected bodies of district and divisional football associations (DFAs), citing unavailability and resignation of association officials as well as inactivity of the said associations.

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

Tabith plans to ‘breathe new life’ into country’s football

The newly elected president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), Tabith Awal, brings a wealth of experience to the role at 45, having served as BFF's vice-president twice before. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman, the seasoned politician, businessman, and former footballer shared his vision to elevate Bangladesh's footballing landscape and tackle the challenges ahead in his new leadership position.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Zakaria Pintoo laid to rest

Zakaria Pintoo, the legendary captain of Swadhin Bangla National Football Team, was laid to rest at The Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard in Mirpur yesterday following three namaz-e-janazas held in the capital.

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

‘My captain, our captain’

Zakaria Pintoo, who passed away in Dhaka yesterday at the age of 81, was not only the captain of Swadhin Bangla football team and the first captain of independent Bangladesh, but was also a reference point to many legends of Bangladesh football.

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

Don’t see improvement under Cabrera, says Alfaz

With a month and a half left to Javier Cabrera’s extended contract, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is yet to take any decision whether to extend with the Spaniard or look for a replacement.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Tabith to lead finance committee, Imrul league committee

The first meeting of the newly-formed executive committee of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) named chairmen of the important departments, 14 days after the elections took place.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

First BFF EC meeting to focus on financial issues

The newly elected members of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) are likely to get a clear picture about the finances of the game's local governing body as the first executive committee meeting today is set to focus mostly on financial matters.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

BFF to seek help from govt for women’s football

Since Bangladesh's maiden triumph in SAFF Women's Championship two years ago, there have been strong recommendations for taking necessary initiatives to take the country's women's football beyond the South Asian region, a demand that has only been strengthened following the successful title defence in Nepal a few days ago.

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

I was aiming for goal: Ritu Porna affirms about wonder strike

In the 2022 edition of the SAFF Women’s Championship, Ritu Porna Chakma came off the bench in all five of Bangladesh’s matches and played mostly a secondary role in the country’s maiden triumph at the regional football extravaganza.