Bangladesh National Football Team

Booters eager to do well against Palestine

Having enjoyed a one-day rest following a goalless draw against Sudan in an unofficial practice match in Al Taif, the Bangladesh national football team resumed training for Tuesday's second and final practice match as part of their preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine.

Former national footballer Zahirul Haque no more

Former national team footballer and captain of Mohammedan Sporting Club, Zahirul Haque, passed away today at the age of 89.

Club structure needs overhaul to sustain progress in new year: Alfaz

Footballer-turned-coach Alfaz Ahmed emphasised on professionalism at club level to build on Bangladesh’s impressive performance in 2023 for improved displays in the future. The legendary striker believes that there is no alternative to producing star players in order to bringing the glory days of football back.

Jamal keeps faith in new-look Bangladesh

“I think our chance is bigger this time because I said before that this team is a better side than the previous ones,” captain Jamal Bhuiyan said

Australia announce squad for FIFA qualifiers clash against Bangladesh

“It’s important that we build and maintain a momentum that will see us be successful throughout this campaign and beyond,” Arnold said.

Booters begin Asian Games preparation

With only nine days left for the football event of the Hangzhou Asian Games in China to get underway, the Bangladesh men’s Olympic team began their preparation Monday at the Bashundhara Kings Arena with the hope of achieving their best-ever results.

Booters brace for 'most important' challenge

Bangladesh national team are all set to face a stiff challenge following an impressive show in the recently concluded SAFF Championship in Bengaluru.

Mintu named U-23 team’s head coach

Zulfiker Mahmud Mintu has been made the head coach of Bangladesh U-23 national football team for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, which is scheduled to be played in Thailand from September 4 to 12.

Yeasin, Hemanta omitted from 30-member camp

Bashundhara Kings midfielder Sheikh Morsalin and Mohammedan forward Sazzad Hossen were drafted in place of Bashundhara's injured duo – Matin Mia and Saad Uddin. Sazzad has already represented Bangladesh but young Morsalin is yet to wear the red and green jersey

March 7, 2023

‘Still alive’ Jony now thriving on his journey

Although Mojibur Rahman Jony got into Bangladesh’s 27-member preliminary squad on the back of only 10 Bangladesh Premier League matches worth of experience, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder had to face serious hurdles on his journey so far; including a death-scare.

January 11, 2023

Cabrera gets one-year extension

Javier Cabrera has been handed one-year extension on his contract as head coach of Bangladesh national football team, said a statement from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Wednesday.

July 9, 2022

Padma Bridge elevates Eid joy for Rahmat, Jewel

Due to the domestic and international engagements at the clubs or national team level, top footballers hardly get the scope to enjoy the religious festivals and vacations with family members, relatives and friends. And for some booters who get to be on leave but have to head to the other side of Padma river from Dhaka, most of their time would be spent crossing the river via ferry.

June 12, 2022

Topu hails positive performance

Bangladesh centre-back Topu Barman, who is missing the Asian Cup Qualifiers due to a long-term injury, was impressed with the positive performance of the team against Turkmenistan in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

October 12, 2019

‘We can come back with points’

Bangladesh centre-back Yeasin Khan was hopeful of returning to the country with points to their name as the national football team departed for Kolkata to play a 2022 World Cup Qualifier match against India. The booters will be boosted by a brave performance against Asian champions Qatar on Thursday night during a 2-0 loss.

March 9, 2019