Bangladesh Football Federation

Morsalin included in 30-man Saudi camp despite lawsuit

Bangladesh national football team’s manager Amer Khan has said that there is no reason to exclude Sheikh Morsalin from the squad after a case was filed today against the Bashundhara Kings forward over demand of dowry.

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.

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.

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.

Tabith Awal elected new BFF president

Tabith Awal has been elected as the president of Bangladesh Football Federation following a landslide victory in the BFF polls today.

BFF delegates refuse approving annual budget

The delegates of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today refused to approve a proposed draft budget of Tk 61.52 crore for the 2025 fiscal, demanding further explanation for the expenditure.

BFF set for lukewarm elections

Both president aspirants of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) elections were in relaxed mood on the eve of today's elections, unlike the previous polls of the country's second-most affluent sports body.

Sports adviser sceptical about acceptability of BFF polls

Sports adviser Asif Mahmud expressed his scepticism regarding the acceptability and competitiveness of the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) polls following a visit to the federation on Monday, his first since taking over the adviser's role.

Ruhul Amin not running for BFF presidency

The last day of nomination paper collection for the Bangladesh Football Federation elections on Saturday threw a few surprises, none more so than that of Tarafder Ruhul Amin collecting paper for senior vice-president’s post instead of the president’s post.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

BFF recognises ‘best referee’ to promote ‘fair refereeing’

In a first of its kind initiative, the Bangladesh Football Federation has given recognition to Alamgir Sarkar as the best referee for the month of December, and hailed the initiative as a step towards motivating referees to do a better job.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

'Morsalin needs to fight for his place'

Sheikh Morsalin, one of the rising stars in Bangladesh football, has been struggling to find a place in the Bashundhara Kings playing XI this season, having not played a match for the club since December 11.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

BFF wants to avail all FIFA windows for women

Mahfuza Akter Kiran, chairman of Bangladesh Football Federation’s women’s committee, today said that the game’s local governing body will arrange FIFA friendly matches for the women’s team on all the FIFA windows.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

BKSP suspended in BFF competitions over falsification of identity

Bangladesh Football Federation has suspended Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protisthan, the lone sports education of the country, from taking part in any of its competitions for one year over 'forgery and falsification' of players' identities.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

Local elite coaches in uncharted territory 

Foreign coach hiring is common in global sports such as football, particularly among national teams. Bangladesh is no different in this regard, although this practice has extended in full force in the country’s top-flight domestic circuit of late -- leading to the marginalisation of similarly qualified local coaches.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

Actor Zahid Hasan made ambassador for BFF's non-residential academy

With the slogan ‘football for heath’, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today launched a non-residential academy where budding footballers will train for a monthly fee.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

BFF gives in to female footballers' salary demand

Bangladesh Football Federation agreed to increase the salaries of the women’s national team by bringing 31 players under contract for next sixth months while raising their salaries.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Women footballers to come under BFF contract

Bangladesh national women's football team players are set to come under a professional contract with the Bangladesh Football Federation.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

Paul Smalley takes up Maldives job

Paul Smalley, the recently-departed technical director of Bangladesh Football Federation, has been appointed in the same position by the Football Association of Maldives.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Bangladesh Football in troubled waters 

Bangladesh women’s football is making the headlines again but this time for negative reasons, with the latest conundrum surrounding Golam Rabbani Choton’s resignation. The coach has been in charge for 17 years but called it quits and decided to end his relationship with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). Why couldn’t the BFF capitalise on the women’s team’s success? The Star News Plus brings you the detailed report.