Bangladesh start against Tajikistan

Bangladesh will start their AFC Challenge Cup campaign by taking on Tajikistan in one of the two opening day's matches on February 16 next year at the Sughatadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh have earlier been drawn in an easy Group A along with Myanmar, hosts Sri Lanka and Tajikistan while Group B comprised of defending champions India, North Korea, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Bangladesh will play theirsecond match against Myanmar on February 18 before facing hosts Sri Lanka on February 20 at the same ground.
Both semifinals are billed for February 24 while the final will take place on February 27.