Despite a marketing campaign built around grassroots creativity and national pride, manufacturer Dour and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) now face mounting questions over a kit launch defined by recycled templates, a hefty price tag, and a transparency void regarding financial details.

Despite heading into the tournament riding high on their historic SAFF U-20 Championship triumph, the Bangladesh U-20 football team suffered another heartbreaking early exit.

A series of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) decisions has provided a lifeline to nearly 100 footballers, with the number of participating clubs in the 2026-27 Bangladesh Football League rising to 13 from last season’s 10.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has extended the club licensing deadline for defending champions Bashundhara Kings until September 1, after the club failed to complete the process by Friday’s deadline because of outstanding FIFA registration bans.

The prospect of Brazil visiting Bangladesh in the coming months appears increasingly likely, with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) expecting to sit down with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) soon to explore the possibility.

Asked whether Brazil could potentially play a friendly or hold a training session in Dhaka before or after their tour of India, Tabith told The Daily Star, “The answers are yes. We discussed all options.”

The National Teams Committee (NTC) of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Friday agreed to accept an invitation to participate in the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia.

Several national footballers have come under fire for taking part in ‘khep’ outings earlier this week.

This is the third time that the game’s governing body in the country has extended the deadline for submitting club licensing documents, particularly after the three BFL clubs failed to submit the required documents by the original August 4 deadline.

Tabith's comments came after an international media report claimed that Bangladesh was among the countries supporting Infantino, who is seeking re-election as FIFA president in 2027.

The BFF president had previously stated that Bangladesh would hold a 10-day training camp for the September-October window, beginning on September 21.

For the past few weeks, the people of Bangladesh have been captivated by one thing -- the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Some of the country's most respected football figures have urged stakeholders to use the renewed public interest to revive the nation's football through long-term planning, improved infrastructure and collective responsibility.

Thomas Dooley could hardly have asked for a better start to life as Bangladesh coach.

In less than 24 hours since the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) staged its dramatic unveiling of Thomas Dooley as the new head coach of the national men’s team, the appointment has already descended into uncertainty -- exposing, yet again, the confusion and short-termism that continue to reflect recurring issues in Bangladesh football.

The Bangladesh Football Federation had promised a transparent, exhaustive and perhaps even revolutionary search for the next head coach of the national team.

Bangladesh Football Federation president Tabith Awal revealed on Monday that negotiations with former Wales coach Chris Coleman collapsed over a disagreement regarding agent fees, forcing the federation to move towards its second-choice candidate for the national team’s head coach role.

How can Bangladesh football progress? The answer to this, or similar queries, is almost always delivered by experts and even Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) authorities in a more or less identical manner -- stressing the need to improve the grassroots.

Bangladesh football stands at the foothills of a new beginning. The chapter of Javier Cabrera has come to a close, leaving behind a dugout that is now almost a blank canvas. Yet, for a country languishing near the bottom of the FIFA rankings, master tacticians from across the world are eager to leave their mark.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) continues to grapple with a recurring dilemma: balancing national team preparations with the smooth operation of domestic competitions -- two elements crucial to each other’s growth.