Hamza Choudhury

Foreign flavour in U-19 camp after Hamza’s debut

Following Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury’s debut for Bangladesh against India last month, interest among expatriate footballers in representing the national team has seen a notable rise. Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome has already expressed his desire to play for Bangladesh.

Buoyed by Hamza impact, NSC urges to look for high-skilled diaspora athletes

The National Sports Council (NSC) has called upon all federations in the country to integrate high-skilled athletes of Bangladeshi origin and encourage them to represent Bangladesh. 

Confidence soars to 90 percent from 50: Jamal on Hamza’s impact

According to the long-serving captain, the most notable transformation since Hamza’s arrival has been a dramatic rise in team confidence.

Late goals sink Sheffield as Hamza features off the bench

The encounter brought together two sides with contrasting ambitions -- Sheffield chasing a return to the Premier League, and Plymouth battling to avoid relegation.

Hamza benched as Sheffield seek revival; Leicester staring at relegation in PL

The 26-year-old Hamza, who recently made his debut for Bangladesh in their AFC Cup fixture against India in Shillong, has been a regular starter for the Blades.

Don't see my position under threat: Jamal

Jamal Bhuiyan, the most-capped player in Bangladesh’s history, is slowly becoming a peripheral figure in the team despite being the captain. To know his views on this issue and his overall plans in football, The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman and Atique Anam caught up with the Denmark-born midfielder. Following are the excerpts of the interview.

Canada-based Shamit Shome begins process to switch allegiance to Bangladesh

The 27-year-old, currently a regular for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League, was previously capped twice in friendlies for the Canada senior team in 2020.

Hamza's home debut at National Stadium closer to reality

Bangladesh star Hamza Choudhury's home debut at the National Stadium is becoming a reality as officials from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) visited the venue today to assess the ongoing renovation progress.

Hamza says ‘see you soon’ as Bangladesh footballers spread Eid cheer

Fresh off their hard-fought goalless draw against India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Bangladesh’s national footballers took a break from the grind to spread festive cheer, extending Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to fans worldwide.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Foreign flavour in U-19 camp after Hamza’s debut

Following Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury’s debut for Bangladesh against India last month, interest among expatriate footballers in representing the national team has seen a notable rise. Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome has already expressed his desire to play for Bangladesh.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Buoyed by Hamza impact, NSC urges to look for high-skilled diaspora athletes

The National Sports Council (NSC) has called upon all federations in the country to integrate high-skilled athletes of Bangladeshi origin and encourage them to represent Bangladesh. 

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Confidence soars to 90 percent from 50: Jamal on Hamza’s impact

According to the long-serving captain, the most notable transformation since Hamza’s arrival has been a dramatic rise in team confidence.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Late goals sink Sheffield as Hamza features off the bench

The encounter brought together two sides with contrasting ambitions -- Sheffield chasing a return to the Premier League, and Plymouth battling to avoid relegation.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Hamza benched as Sheffield seek revival; Leicester staring at relegation in PL

The 26-year-old Hamza, who recently made his debut for Bangladesh in their AFC Cup fixture against India in Shillong, has been a regular starter for the Blades.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Don't see my position under threat: Jamal

Jamal Bhuiyan, the most-capped player in Bangladesh’s history, is slowly becoming a peripheral figure in the team despite being the captain. To know his views on this issue and his overall plans in football, The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman and Atique Anam caught up with the Denmark-born midfielder. Following are the excerpts of the interview.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Canada-based Shamit Shome begins process to switch allegiance to Bangladesh

The 27-year-old, currently a regular for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League, was previously capped twice in friendlies for the Canada senior team in 2020.

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Hamza's home debut at National Stadium closer to reality

Bangladesh star Hamza Choudhury's home debut at the National Stadium is becoming a reality as officials from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) visited the venue today to assess the ongoing renovation progress.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Hamza says ‘see you soon’ as Bangladesh footballers spread Eid cheer

Fresh off their hard-fought goalless draw against India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Bangladesh’s national footballers took a break from the grind to spread festive cheer, extending Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to fans worldwide.

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Hamza’s ‘humble’ touch lights up Bangladesh football

It wasn’t just his skills on the pitch that won hearts—it was his character.