The local football season 2024-25, which was schedule to start on October 11 through Challenge Cup Football, has been deferred by one and half month due to venue crisis and other prevailing circumstances. The local football season will now begin in the last week of November this year. The decision was taken at an online emergency meeting of the BFF Professional League Management Committee held Tuesday afternoon. The meeting, which was earlier scheduled for last Saturday, was cancelled in the dying moment due to heavy downpour in the capital. The day’s meeting decided to start the local football season under new standing committee to be formed after the upcoming BFF election on October 26. Read: Man City and Premier League claim a win after challenge of league's financial fairness rules League committee chairman and vice president of Bangladesh football federation Imrul Hasan said, “We need at-least five venues for the 10-team premier league, now we have only two available venues –Bashundhara Kings and Rafiquddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh.”  The other proposed venues in Cumilla, Munshiganj, Gazipur and Manikganj are not ready till date. “So, we decided to defer the league till last week of November, as all the match venues are not ready and as well as for the appeal of the participating teams and reviewing the existing situation”. Read more: Bangladesh Football Federation election on October 26 Earlier, the local football season due to start with Challenge Cup Football from October 11 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena, Federation Cup Football due to kick-off on October 15 and the Football League scheduled to begin on October 18. 

The High Court on Tuesday (March 19, 2024) ordered Khulna-4 MP and vice president of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Abdus Salam Murshedy to hand over his residence in Gulshan to the Housing and Public Works Ministry. The HC bench of Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Kazi Ebadoth Hossain passed the order and asked Murshedy to complete the process within three months after receiving the copy of the verdict. The court also said that the residence in Gulshan where Salam Murshedy is living is an abandoned property of the government. Govt to guard against complacency: Hasan Mahmud Senior Advocate Mohammad Syed Ahmed stood for Murshedy, Senior Advocate Khurshid Alam Khan for Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) while deputy attorney general Saifuddin Khaled represented the state and Advocate Anik R Haque stood for the petitioner. Advocate Syed said they will file an appeal petition challenging the verdict. On October 30, 2022, Barrister Sayedul Haque Sumon filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking an inquiry into the allegations of corruption against the BFF official. According to the writ petition, the house located in Gulshan-2 was listed as the abandoned house under the gazette in 1986. But Murshedy is living there after occupying it. Three letters of the Housing and Public Works Ministry to the chairman of Rajuk issued on April 13, 2015, January 20, 2016 and July 4, 2022 were attached to the writ petition. The Housing and Public Works Ministry sought explanation from Rajuk Chairman over the occupation of the house by Murshedy . On November 1, 2022, the HC issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the inaction of the authorities concerned in taking legal steps against the AL lawmaker for occupying the house illegally, should not be declared beyond legal authority. BNP claims acting chairman's speech distorted by using AI It also asked the authorities concerned to submit all documents regarding the house to the court. On February 8 this year, the ACC in its investigation found the allegations of forgery and fraud over the house true and on the basis of information of witnesses and documents, the ACC filed a case against five people including Murshedy.

President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Kazi M Salahuddin was shifted to cabin from ICU after one week on Thursday. Club Deportivo Bangladesh start journey in Argentina beating All- Haz by 3-2 goals The BFF and SAFF president Kazi Salahuddin  successfully underwent coronary artery bypass surgery  last Thursday (December 28) at the Evercare Hospital in the capital.  Analysis of Bangladesh National Football Team’s Performance in 2023 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.  BPL Football: Bashundhara Kings maintain winning run

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. Federation Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings make good start beating Fortis SC in opening match 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. Federation Cup Football begins Tuesday; B.Kings to play Fortis SC in one of two opening day's matches 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.

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. Independence Cup: Bashundhara Kings, Dhaka Mohammedan reach semifinals 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. Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer 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. FIFA Women's Int'l: Bangladesh win two-match series crushing Singapore 8-0 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".

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. Read more: England aim to seal series against Bangladesh in second ODI 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

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.”    

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.   

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. Read: BFF U-18 Football: Bashundhara Kings earn 4-2 victory over Police FCMonirul struck twice and Sakib netted one for Fortis FC while Sabuj, Jahirul and Aslam scored one each for Progoti Sangha.

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. Read: 1st Div Football: East End earn 2-0 win over Dilkusha SC 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.