Bangladesh football
Federation Cup / Abahani, Mohammedan in quarterfinals
Record 12-time champions Abahani and defending champions Mohammedan secured their quarterfinal spots in the Federation Cup with victories in their Group B matches on Monday.
Talent sought, found and forgotten
In July of 2020, at a time when Bangladesh like the rest of the world was battling the coronavirus, an image of a young man wielding a broom started making rounds in the country’s social media.
Abahani aim to bounce back as BPL resumes today
Elsewhere, Mohammedan SC play Brothers Union in Rajshahi, while Chittagong Abahani and Rahmatganj MFS clash in Munshiganj.
A better year hinges on improved management
We all hope the year 2024 will be a better one for Bangladesh sports.
Sporadic successes in a year of gloom
The disappointments in other sports could’ve been swept under the rug had the men’s cricket team performed up to expectations.
How well did we play in 2023?
In the world of sports, Bangladeshi women’s and men’s teams for cricket and football have had an eventful year.
Salahuddin undergoes successful surgery
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Salahuddin underwent a successful coronary artery bypass surgery yesterday at a city hospital, said a BFF statement.
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.
The myth of women’s football being unmarketable
It is high time to invest in our women.
We were close to three points: Cabrera
Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera was disappointed with the 2-0 loss against Lebanon but expressed pride in the fight his charges showed against a much superior side in a SAFF Championship encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday.
Booters warm up with win in Cambodia
Bangladesh began their second-phase preparation for SAFF Championship with a 1-0 win over Cambodian Premier League outfit Tiffy Army FC in a warm-up match in Phnom Penh yesterday.
Eleta, Sazzad exclusions raise eyebrows
Spanish coach Javier Cabrera yesterday vowed to take Bangladesh to the semifinals of the upcoming SAFF Championship after surprisingly dropping striker Eleta Kingsley and in-form forward Sazzad Hossain as he announced his final 23-member squad for the regional football extravaganza, set to begin from June 21 in Bengaluru.
Kingsley, Sazzad left out of 23-member SAFF C’ship squad
Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera on Friday left out Eleta Kingsley and in-form forward Sazzad Hossain from the 23-member squad for this month’s SAFF Championship.
Rakib, Badsha add to injury woes
Forward Rakib Hossain was the latest to join Bangladesh's mounting injury list after centre-back Tutul Hossain Badsha was all but ruled out of the SAFF Championship, scheduled to begin in India on June 21.
Ailing Mohsin deserves our attention
When this reporter knocked on the door of Md. Mohsin’s residence, it took more time than usual for someone to answer it.
Cabrera wants to be competitive in SAFF C’ship
Bangladesh football team’s head coach Javier Cabrera claimed his team are in very good shape and, given good preparation, can be competitive and make things difficult for other teams in next month’s SAFF Championship.
Salahuddin takes a dig at journalists, then says sorry
The legendary footballer, however, claimed he was alluding to requirements at another institution and not the BFF, when talking to The Daily Star later in the day.
Are we destined only to watch the downfall?
Nowadays, hardly anybody shows interest in Bangladesh’s declining football scene unless the women’s or girls’ teams deliver something special
FIFA ban deserves close scrutiny
BFF must answer for alleged financial irregularities, organisational failures
