Tabith Awal
New Bangladesh football jerseys priced at Tk 1,600
The new official Bangladesh national team jersey will be priced at Tk 1,600, while a version featuring a player's name and number will cost Tk 1,700, according to Abid Alam, the founder and CEO of Dour.
8 September 2026
BFF sacks head coach Gerard Jones in the middle of AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers
In a letter addressed to Jones, the BFF said it had decided to terminate his employment “with immediate effect” in accordance with the termination provisions of his contract, which was signed on June 9, 2026.
4 September 2026
BFF, CBF positive about Brazil’s visit
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.
24 August 2026
Brazil-Bangladesh friendly in Dhaka? BFF president says ‘all options’ discussed
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.”
24 August 2026
Domestic season start uncertain despite BFF assurance
Replying to a query, BFF president Tabith Awal said the season would not begin with the one-off Challenge Cup, which may be held later in the season under a different name.
18 August 2026
The 'khep' question Bangladesh football needs to address
Several national footballers have come under fire for taking part in ‘khep’ outings earlier this week.
14 August 2026
BFF yet to take a position on Infantino: Tabith
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.
9 August 2026
Three more coaches to join Dooley's team
Ahead of the September-October FIFA international window, two German coaches -- Reinhard Stumpf and Kristian Barbuscak -- along with Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Lan are set to join the Bangladesh national football team's coaching staff.
3 August 2026
BFF emergency meeting halts BFL relegation, promotes 3 clubs from BCL
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has scrapped relegation from last season's Bangladesh Football League (BFL) and promoted three clubs from the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL), citing uncertainty surrounding the participation of Bashundhara Kings and Abahani in the upcoming season.
2 August 2026
BFF to discuss FIFA’s Forward Enterprise proposal
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal on Wednesday confirmed that FIFA has formally communicated a proposal under which member associations could receive up to $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions, including the FIFA World Cup.
29 July 2026
BFF mulls four friendlies ahead of SAFF C’ship
With the SAFF Championship scheduled to start five days before the November FIFA window opens on November 9, Bangladesh could begin the tournament without overseas-based players.
24 July 2026
Trial, error and absurdity
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.
24 May 2026
'Dooley's appointment not final yet': Sports minister drops bombshell
A day after Bangladesh Football Federation unveiled new head coach Thomas Dooley in a dramatic fashion, Aminul Haque, the State Minister for Youth and Sports, has claimed that a contract with the German-born American has not been finalised yet.
23 May 2026
The great Bangladesh coach reveal
The Bangladesh Football Federation had promised a transparent, exhaustive and perhaps even revolutionary search for the next head coach of the national team.
23 May 2026
BFF moves to second choice after Coleman deal collapses over agent fee
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.
18 May 2026
‘From Camp Gulistan to Camp Australia’: Bangladesh women embrace uncharted Asian Cup territory
On Tuesday in Sydney, Bangladesh open their campaign against nine-time champions China, marking their first appearance at the continental showpiece and the country’s first participation in Asia’s premier competition since 1980.
2 March 2026
BFF posts Tk 5 crore surplus in 2024
The Bangladesh Football Federation approved its audited financial report for 2024 on Sunday, posting a surplus of Tk 5 crore after generating revenue of Tk 38 crore during the fiscal year.
22 February 2026
BFF’s Petronas illusion: A farce gone global
The latest fiasco, involving Malaysian multinational oil and gas giant Petronas, has now earned BFF international embarrassment
25 November 2025
BFF condemns Asif Akbar’s 'derogatory' remarks on football
Terming the recent remarks made by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar about football as “extremely derogatory, insulting, and alarming,” the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has formally condemned the comments in a letter addressed to BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Monday.
10 November 2025
Tabith Awal’s year one: Has Bangladesh football found its way forward?
In the latest episode of Pitch Perfect, The Daily Star’s sports podcast, we dive deep into the matter.
29 October 2025