Women's football

Five more women footballers leave for Bhutan

After four players left to play for Paro FC in the Bhutan National Women's League on April 6, five more footballers have left Dhaka for the Bhutanese capital on Sunday morning.

‘Religious issue’ halts another girls' football match

Section 144 imposed around the venue in Rangpur

Postponed women's football match held in Joypurhat

A women's football match at Tilakpur High School ground in Joypurhat's Akkelpur upazila, was successfully held this afternoon, days after it was postponed facing strong objections and acts of vandalism

Spare female athletes from regressive dictates

Joypurhat-Dinajpur incidents raise alarm about rising intolerance

FIFA chief likely to visit Bangladesh by March to support women's football 

Infantino said FIFA would also help women's football in Saudi Arabia and added that the Bangladeshi diaspora in the kingdom will also benefit from the FIFA move.

Progress, setbacks, and a call for reform

As 2024 draws to a close, the year presents both progress and persistent challenges. While there have been achievements in football, cricket, and hockey, the need for comprehensive reform and greater investment in sports infrastructure is more evident than ever.

Bangladesh women’s national team footballers join “Healthier in Motion” campaign at BRAC University

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka was joined by Bangladesh national women’s football team captain Sabina Khatun and players Maria Manda, Ritu Porna Chakma, and Masura Parvin for an event to promote the USAID “Healthier in Motion” wellness campaign at the BRAC University campus on December 9.

2024 SAFF Women's Championship: Give women opportunities, and they will deliver greatness

Football in the women's circuit has received a welcome boost from some inspiring examples from the international football stage.

Talent, toil and pleasing Kim bring N. Korea women's football glory

Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.

April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025

Five more women footballers leave for Bhutan

After four players left to play for Paro FC in the Bhutan National Women's League on April 6, five more footballers have left Dhaka for the Bhutanese capital on Sunday morning.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

‘Religious issue’ halts another girls' football match

Section 144 imposed around the venue in Rangpur

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

Postponed women's football match held in Joypurhat

A women's football match at Tilakpur High School ground in Joypurhat's Akkelpur upazila, was successfully held this afternoon, days after it was postponed facing strong objections and acts of vandalism

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Spare female athletes from regressive dictates

Joypurhat-Dinajpur incidents raise alarm about rising intolerance

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

FIFA chief likely to visit Bangladesh by March to support women's football 

Infantino said FIFA would also help women's football in Saudi Arabia and added that the Bangladeshi diaspora in the kingdom will also benefit from the FIFA move.

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

Progress, setbacks, and a call for reform

As 2024 draws to a close, the year presents both progress and persistent challenges. While there have been achievements in football, cricket, and hockey, the need for comprehensive reform and greater investment in sports infrastructure is more evident than ever.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Bangladesh women’s national team footballers join “Healthier in Motion” campaign at BRAC University

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka was joined by Bangladesh national women’s football team captain Sabina Khatun and players Maria Manda, Ritu Porna Chakma, and Masura Parvin for an event to promote the USAID “Healthier in Motion” wellness campaign at the BRAC University campus on December 9.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

2024 SAFF Women's Championship: Give women opportunities, and they will deliver greatness

Football in the women's circuit has received a welcome boost from some inspiring examples from the international football stage.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Talent, toil and pleasing Kim bring N. Korea women's football glory

Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

SAFF winning women's team arrive at chief adviser's reception ceremony

Members of the Bangladesh team that won the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship in Nepal last week arrived at the State Guest House Jamuna today for a reception ceremony accorded by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.