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BFF President Kazi Salahuddin shifted to cabin after one week
President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Kazi M Salahuddin was shifted to cabin from ICU after one week on Thursday.
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The BFF and SAFF president Kazi Salahuddin successfully underwent coronary artery bypass surgery last Thursday (December 28) at the Evercare Hospital in the capital.
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After a long six-hour surgery, 70-year old Kazi Salahuddin has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for postoperative monitoring.
He is expected to return home within few days.
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BFF President Kazi Salahuddin undergoes bypass surgery
President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and former footballer Kazi Mohamnad Salahuddin successfully underwent coronary artery bypass surgery at the Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday.
After a long seven-hour surgery, a 70-year-old Kazi Salahuddin has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for postoperative monitoring as a routine case.
BFF President Kazi Salahuddin to undergo bypass surgery on Thursday
The surgery procedure went smoothly without any complications, and the doctors are satisfied with the outcome of the surgery and are confident in a full recovery.
A medical team is now closely monitoring the BFF President's vital signs and overall condition to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery.
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During this time, Kazi Salahuddin is in stable condition and is resting comfortably.
The medical team has advised that rest and minimal disruption are crucial for a speedy recovery and said that the privacy of the BFF President and their family is respected during this time.
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The next update will be given as soon as there are significant developments regarding the BFF President's health status.
Kazi Salahuddin, also the president of SAFF, was undergoing treatment at the Evercare Hospital in the capital from December 16, and his medical team finally recommended the approach to address his underlying cardiovascular concern.
BFF Academy Championships begins on December 19 across country
The first-ever Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Academy Championship' 2023-24 under the talent development scheme of the World football body FIFA will begin simultaneously at 24 zonal venues across the country on December 19
A total of 170 BFF registered Academy teams from all over the country will compete in Crore Taka's Under -15 football meet with the full financial support of FIFA.
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BFF vice president cum chairman of the development committee Ataur Rahman Bhuiyan (Manik) disclosed it at a press conference and tournament's draw ceremony at the BFF office in Motijheel on Thursday.
BFF member M Eliyas Hossian, BFF general
Secretary Imran Hossain Tushar, among others, were also present on the occasion.
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Initially, 170 Academy teams, split in 24 zones, will compete in the first phase from December 19 and later 24 zonal champions teams will play again in the zonal finals at 12 venues.
The BFF will involve 24 coaches in 24 zonal venues to hunt talented footballers for the BFF Elite Academy.
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Later, 12 zonal champions teams will play in the final round of the meet will be held in Dhaka in February- March next year.
The players, who was born between Jan 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, are eligible to compete in the meet, to be organized in a slogan of "Give Every Talent A Chance".
Tri-Nation Cup: BFF picks 27 players for national training camp
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Thursday picked 27 players for the national training camp for the Tri-Nation Cup Football Tournament 2023, to be held during March 20-28 in Sylhet.
Brunei Darussalam, Seychelles and the hosts will compete in the nine-day tournament during the FIFA window.
Bangladesh national team head coach Javier Fernández Cabrera of Spain announced the national team at a press conference at the BFF House in Motijheel in the afternoon.
Twelve players from Bashundhara Kings, six from former champions Dhaka Abahani, three from Sheikh Russel, two each from Fortis and Muktijoddha Sangsad, and one each from Dhaka Mohammedan and Bangladesh Police earned a call-up to the camp.
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Selected players
Goalkeepers
Anisur Rahman Zico, Shahidul Alam Sohel, Mitul Marma and Mehedi Hasan Srabon
Defenders
Tariq Raihan Kazi, Saaduddin, Rimon Hossain, Bishwanath Ghosh. Tutul Hossain Badsha, Topu Barman, Alamgir Mollah, Rahmat Mia Midfielders
Masuk Miah Zoni, Sohel Rana, Jamal Bhuyan, Hemonto Vincent Biswas Mujibur Rahman Jony and Robiul Jasan
Forwards
Rakib Hossain, Sumon Reza, Matin Mia, Foysal Ahmed Fahim, Eleta Kingsley, Mohammad Ibrahim, Aminur Rahman Sojib and Emon Shahiar
BFF sign MOU with Saudi Arabian FF for development of country's football
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) continues its support for global exchanges and increased collaboration by teaming up with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) through signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday.
SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal and BFF President Kazi Md Salahuddin signed a MOU at "Saudi House" in Doha, Qatar Sunday (December 18) afternoon ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, said a BFF media release Sunday evening,
Apart from two presidents, BFF Vice President Ataur Rahman Bhuyan Manik, FIFA council member and chairman of the BFF women's football commitee Mahfuza Akhter Kiron. BFF general secretray Abu Nayeem Shohag and SAFF general secretary Ibrahim S Alkassim were also present on the occasion.
The MoU will see the two Asian federations collaborate on areas such as women’s football, technical development, football management, talent identification and refereeing as well as to arrange Bangladesh team's football training camps in Saudi Arabia and to open the oppourtinty to play friendly matches.
The partnership with the BFF is part of Saudi Arabia’s strong football drive commitment to
strengthen its existing ties with its Asian football family and support the development of the
game. Key areas of the partnership will be centred around both Youth and Women football.
Women’s football in Bangladesh is undergoing a transformation across all levels of the game,
from grass roots development to refereeing and coaching.
The Bangladesh women’s team recently made history by clinching the first-ever South Asian Football Federation Women’s title denying the long domination of India.
“Bangladesh is an important partner to Saudi Arabia, and all of us could see during this FIFA
World Cup the unbelievable passion they share for football. We hope to help transform that
passion into further development opportunities to make football across our nations more
competitive and played by more and more youth” said SAFF president Yasser Al Misehal.
Kazi Md Salahuddin said, “We are delighted to be a partner with SAFF, and we salute Saudi
Arabia’s recent progress and constant drive to improve football and sports in general, as
evidenced by their win against mighty Argentina during the FIFA World Cup. We hope to benefit
from this partnership and offer a stronger platform for boys and girls to fulfil their football
potential.”
BFF U-16 Football: Pragoti Sangha emerge champions beating Wari
Kawran Bazar Pragoti Sangha clinched the BFF U-16 Football Tournament title beating old horse Wari Club by 3-0 goals in the final at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur Tuesday afternoon.The winners led the first half by 1-0 goalShahibul struck twice, first in the very 7th minute and other in the stoppage time of the match (90+9 minute) while Arif netted the other goal for Pragoti Sangha in the 62nd minute. Arif Hossain Sumon of the champions Pragoti Sangha and Abu Bakar Siddique of Fortis FC named as the highest scorers jointly, Shahidul Mustafa of Pragoti Sangha named as the best player of the final while Akash Islam of Wari Club was adjudged the best player of the tournament.R
Read: BFF to host UEFA U-16 Boy's Int’l Football in OctoberTournament runners-up Wari Club was adjudged the most disciplined team of the tournament to receive fair play trophy. BFF Vice President Mohiuddin Ahmed Mohi, BFF members Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Tipu Sultan, Satyajit Das Rupu, Eilas Hossain, Imtiaz Hamid Sabuj and Mohidur Rahman Miraj witnessed the day's final and were present at the day's prize distribution ceremony. A total of eleven club teams took part in the BFF U-16 tournament that began on September 20. Besides, Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) runners up Azampur Football Club and BCL fair play trophy winner Gopalganj Sporting Club were also awarded at the day's function.
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Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra forced Bashundhara Kings to play 1-1 draw in the BFF Under-18 Football League here on Tuesday.Sabbir Rahman put Bashundhara Kings ahead in the 14th minute while Rafiul Islam leveled the margin for Sheikh Russel KC in the 59th minute. In the BFF U-16 Football League, Fortis Football Club played 3-3 draw with Kawranbazar Progoti Sangha here on Tuesday.
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BFF U-18 Football: Bashundhara Kings earn 4-2 victory over Police FC
Coming from behind, Bashundhara Kings earned a 4-2 goals victory over Bangladesh Police FC in the BFF U-18 Football League at the Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club ground Monday afternoon.
The match was locked in 1-1 goals in the first half.
Akbar put Police team ahead in the 11th minute (1-0) while Sabbir levelled the margin for the Kings in the 36th minute from a penalty (1-1).
Ramzan and Rafiqul scored two more goals for the Kings in span of just minute in the 52nd and 57th minutes (3-1).
Tasnim pulled the Police margin one back in the 90th minute (3-2) while Raju sealed the fate of the match scoring one more goal for the Kings (4-2) in the stoppage time of the match (90+1 minute)
In the BFF U-16 Football League, Agrani Bank SC played 1-1 draw with Uttara Football Club here on Monday.
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Limon scored for Uttara FC in the first half while Sajjad netted for the bankers team in the 2nd half.
The day's other U-16 league match between NoFel SC and Wari Club also ended in 1-1 draw.
Sifar scored for Wari Club in the first half while Mondal netted for NoFel SC in the 2nd half.
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Bangladesh women's football team will return home this afternoon. Following the heroes’ arrival, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will celebrate their victory in the 2022 SAFF Women's Football championship with an open-deck bus parade around Dhaka.
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Representatives from BFF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports met on Tuesday to devise a detailed plan for welcoming the national heroes.
The flight carrying the victorious Bangladesh women's team is set to touch down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 1:50pm today. Zahid Ahsan Russell, state minister for youth and sports, will greet the Bangladesh women's team with flowers at the airport.
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There will be a short news conference at Dhaka airport where the football players will share their incredible experiences throughout the tournament.
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Bangladesh women's team defeated Nepal 3-1 in the tournament's 6th edition final on September 19 to win their first-ever SAFF Championship title. The entire nation rejoiced after Tigresses’ historic victory on Monday evening. Dhaka is now waiting for the return of the national heroes as BFF (Bangladesh Football Federation) prepares for a celebration. An open-deck BRTC bus is being prepared to greet the national heroes.
Bangladesh defeated Nepal in the championship match, with Shamsunnahar scoring the game's first goal with a superb lobby from the near post in the 13th minute. Krishna Rani Sarkar scored the final two goals for Bangladesh in the 42nd and 77th minutes, respectively, ensuring the nation's first SAFF Women's Championship title.
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Many Bangladeshi supporters partied late into the night. Praises have poured in for Sabina, Krishna, Sanjida, Rupna, and the rest of the team on social media platforms. Many national dignitaries have praised the women's team for this remarkable accomplishment.