Bangladesh national football team

Bangladesh
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nicknames
AssociationBangladesh Football Federation
ConfederationAsian Football Confederation
Sub-confederationSouth Asian Football Federation
Head coachThomas Dooley
CaptainJamal Bhuyan
Most capsJamal Bhuyan (94)
Top scorerAshraf Uddin Ahmed Chunnu (17)
Home stadiumNational Stadium
FIFA codeBAN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 181 Steady (20 July 2026)[1]
Highest110 (April 1996)
Lowest197 (February–May 2018)
First international
 Bangladesh 2–2 Thailand 
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 27 July 1973)
Biggest win
 Bangladesh 8–0 Maldives 
(Dhaka, Bangladesh; 23 December 1985)
Biggest defeat
 South Korea 9–0 Bangladesh 
(Incheon, South Korea; 16 September 1979)
 Iran 9–0 Bangladesh 
(Karachi, Pakistan; 18 February 1982)
Asian Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1980)
Best resultGroup stage (1980)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2006)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2006)
SAFF Championship
Appearances13 (first in 1995)
Best resultChampions (2003)
Medal record
Men's football
SAFF Championship
Gold medal – first place2003 BangladeshTeam
Silver medal – second place2005 PakistanTeam
Silver medal – second place1999 IndiaTeam
Bronze medal – third place1995 Sri LankaTeam
South Asian Games
Gold medal – first place1999 KatmanduTeam
Silver medal – second place1984 KathmanduTeam
Silver medal – second place1985 DhakaTeam
Silver medal – second place1989 IslamabadTeam
Silver medal – second place1995 MadrasTeam
Bronze medal – third place1991 ColomboTeam
Websitebff.com.bd

The Bangladesh national football team (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় ফুটবল দল) is the national recognised football team of Bangladesh and is controlled by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), the governing body for football in Bangladesh, formed in 1972. Bangladesh became a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 1973 and FIFA in 1976.

The Bangladesh team debuted in 1973 and has yet to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals. They were dismissed in the first round of their only Asian Cup appearance to date in 1980. By qualifying for it, Bangladesh is one of only two South Asian nations to achieve the feat. The nation's best results came at the subcontinental level, where it won the 2003 SAFF Gold Cup and was the gold medalist at the 1999 South Asian Games.

History

Emergence (1971–1980)

Prior to the independence of Bangladesh, the East Pakistan football team represented the region in national and international matches beginning in 1948.[2] The first true precursor to a Bangladesh national football team emerged during the 1971 Liberation War with the formation of the Shadhin Bangla football team, which toured India playing exhibition matches and donated all their prize money to support the provisional Bangladesh government.[3] Following the eight-month war and the eventual surrender of the Pakistan Army on 16 December 1971, a de facto national side known as Dhaka XI became active the next year, earning a notable win in Dhaka against Mohun Bagan on 13 May 1972,[4] and finishing as runners-up in the Bordoloi Trophy held in Guwahati, India, from August 1972.[5]

File:Bangladesh national football team at the 1973 Merdeka Tournament.png
Bangladesh at the 1973 Merdeka Cup

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) was founded on 15 July 1972 by Muhammad Yusuf Ali, the country's former Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs.[6] BFF became affiliated with AFC in 1973 and FIFA in 1976.[7] Former Dhaka XI head coach Sheikh Shaheb Ali was put in charge of the first national team, and Zakaria Pintoo, who led the Shadhin Bangla team before liberation, was made its captain.[8] In July 1973, Malaysia invited Bangladesh to take part in the Merdeka Cup. Along with Pintoo, the first national team consisted of: Shahidur Rahman Shantoo, Abdul Motaleb, Monwar Hossain Nannu, Dilip Barua, Nazir Ahmed, Firoj Kabir, Farukuzzaman, Abdul Hakim, Sharifuzzaman, Md Kaikobad, Enayetur Rahman, Kazi Salahuddin, Pratap Shankar Hazra, Sheikh Ashraf Ali, Sunil Krishna and Nowsher.[9][10]

On 27 July 1973, the Bangladesh football team played its first official game, a 2–2 draw against Thailand in the Merdeka Cup.[11] Enayetur Rahman scored the country's first-ever international goal, and the second goal was scored by fellow striker Kazi Salahuddin. After the stalemate, the game went to penalties, where Bangladesh lost 6–5.[12] On 13 August 1973, after concluding their journey in Malaysia, the team played a friendly in Singapore, and earned their first ever win by defeating the hosts 1–0, thanks to a goal from Nowsher.[13] In August 1975, Bangladesh was again invited to partake in the Merdeka Cup held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During their underwhelming tournament, the players were informed about the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and decided to abandon the tournament to return home amidst the political unrest. However, fearing a FIFA ban, the team was obliged to play their game with South Korea, making a symbolic protest by keeping the Bangladesh flag at half-mast and wearing a black badge, as they lost 4–0.[14]

Aside from competing in the 1976 King's Cup, Bangladesh remained largely inactive until 1978, when Werner Bickelhaupt was appointed as the country's first foreign coach.[15] The team faced internal conflict ahead of the 1978 Asian Games in Bangkok, as the captaincy initially handed to Monwar Hossain Nannu of Dhaka Abahani was eventually given to Shahidur Rahman Shantoo of rival club Mohammedan. In protest, seven Abahani players, including Nannu, quit the squad.[16] The depleted and inexperienced team struggled in the tournament, losing 0–1 to Malaysia and 0–3 to India.[17]

The 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers began on home soil on 1 March 1979, and under coaches Anwar Hossain and Anjam Hossain,[18] Bangladesh opened with draws against Afghanistan[19] and Qatar[20] before securing a 3–2 victory over Afghanistan in the penultimate match,[21] which was enough to qualify for the main tournament.[22] At the 1980 AFC Asian Cup in Kuwait, coached by the veteran Abdur Rahim,[23] Bangladesh was drawn with Iran, North Korea, Syria, and China. They began the tournament respectably with a narrow 3–2 loss to North Korea,[24] with goals from Kazi Salahuddin and Ashrafuddin Ahmed Chunnu,[25] and a 0–1 defeat to Syria.[26] However, the remaining games saw Bangladesh suffer 7–0 and 6–0 defeats, respectively, to Iran and China,[27][28] which saw them finish bottom of their group.[22]

Shortcomings (1981–1989)

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Bangladesh at the 1984 SA Games

Bangladesh took part in the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament in Karachi, Pakistan, under the guidance of Abdul Gafur Baloch, who had previously coached the country's youth teams.[29] The team struggled throughout the competition, failing to win a single match and suffering a heavy 9–0 defeat to Iran,[30] matching their loss to South Korea at the 1979 Korea President's Cup as their joint heaviest-ever defeat.[31] Following the tour, the BFF appointed German head coach Gerd Schmidt ahead of the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, India. Bangladesh went into the tournament without players from leading club Dhaka Abahani, who were arrested following a First Division League match brawl and were eventually indicted for allegedly conspiring in a potential coup against Chief Martial Law Administrator Hussain Muhammad Ershad.[32] The team was eliminated at the group stage after defeats to India and China, before earning their first victory on Asia's biggest stage against Malaysia (2–1), with Ashish Bhadra and Badal Roy scoring.[33]

In 1983, during the third President's Gold Cup held in Dhaka, Ashrafuddin Ahmed Chunnu scored a hat trick in a 4–2 victory over Nepal in a group match,[34] becoming the first Bangladeshi player to achieve this feat.[35] The following year, Bangladesh attempted to qualify for their second AFC Asian Cup but finished second from bottom in their group during the 1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the inaugural South Asian Games in 1984, Bangladesh participated without players from one of the country's leading clubs, Mohammedan, who instead took part in the IFA Shield in India.[36] The team topped the group stage, defeating Bhutan 2–0, Maldives 5–0, and Nepal 5–0.[37] However, they finished as runners-up after a 4–2 defeat to hosts Nepal in the final at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.[38]

In March 1985, Bangladesh began their 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, where they were grouped with India, Indonesia, and Thailand.[39] The team recorded its first-ever World Cup qualifying victory with a comeback win against Indonesia at the Dhaka Stadium, overturning a one-goal deficit through goals from Kaiser Hamid and Ashrafuddin Ahmed Chunnu,[40] and then followed it up with a 1–0 win over Thailand,[41] though they ultimately finished bottom of the group with four defeats.[39] Following this, Bangladesh achieved a runners-up finish at the 1985 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament in Peshawar, Pakistan, losing to North Korea in the final.[42] In the wake of their first World Cup qualifying campaign and strong showing in Pakistan, Bangladesh entered the 1985 South Asian Games in December as one of the favourites, topping their group, including an 8–0 victory over Maldives,[43] their biggest win ever, but fell short in the final, losing to India on penalties.[36][44]

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Bangladesh facing Iran during their 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification fixture held in Tehran on 17 March 1989.

In the 1986 Asian Games in South Korea, Bangladesh suffered defeats to Japan, Kuwait, and Iran and won against Nepal, finishing second from bottom in their group.[45] In the 1987 South Asian Games, Bangladesh, who finished runners-up in the previous two editions, failed to reach the finals for the first time and lost the bronze medal match to Pakistan.[46] In the 1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification, Bangladesh recorded three draws and two losses, failing to qualify from their group.[47]

In the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification, Bangladesh opened their campaign with a narrow 0–1 defeat to Thailand in Bangkok. In their next match, at the Dhaka Stadium, Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir missed a crucial penalty[25] as Bangladesh fell 2–1 to Iran in front of 10,879 spectators.[48] The team then suffered late defeats in the return fixtures against both Iran and China; notably, in Tehran, before a crowd of 50,000, they conceded the deciding goal to Samad Marfavi in the 81st minute.[48] Bangladesh's only victory came at home, where they defeated Thailand 3–1 at the Dhaka Stadium.[49][50]

Bangladesh won the 1989 President's Gold Cup in Dhaka, defeating Korea University 4–3 on penalties at Mirpur Stadium. Notably, Bangladesh was the only full national team to participate in that edition aside from India.[51] Iranian Nasser Hejazi took charge of Bangladesh for the 1989 South Asian Games in Islamabad, Pakistan, and controversially dropped experienced players Sheikh Mohammad Aslam and Wasim Iqbal due to disciplinary issues.[15] Bangladesh began the tournament with a convincing 3–0 victory over Sri Lanka and secured a place in the gold medal match after a 1–1 draw against India. However, the team finished as runners-up after losing 1–0 to Pakistan in the final.[36] Following the tournament, the BFF imposed suspensions on several players, including captain Elias Hossain, effectively ending his international career.[52]

Mixed results (1990–2000)

Bangladesh began the decade by participating in the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing, China, where they lost both of their group-stage matches, 0–4 to Saudi Arabia and 0–3 to Japan.[53] In December 1991, they competed in the 1991 South Asian Games in Colombo, Sri Lanka, opening with a 0–1 defeat to Pakistan, their third consecutive loss to their rivals. They recovered in the next match with their first-ever victory against India, winning 2–1 thanks to a brace from Rizvi Karim Rumi,[54] and finished second in their group to qualify for the bronze-medal match, where they defeated Nepal 2–0.[55] The following year, in the 1992 AFC Asian Cup qualification in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangladesh finished bottom of their group after losing 0–6 to South Korea and 0–1 to Thailand.[56]

In April 1993, Bangladesh began their participation in the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round under coach Kazi Salahuddin.[57] In their first match at the Tokyo National Stadium, Bangladesh was defeated 0–8 by hosts, Japan. The team performed in the same trend throughout the qualifiers, losing by big margins against both Thailand and UAE over two fixtures, and also losing 1–4 to Japan in the reverse fixture. Bangladesh's only victories came against Sri Lanka, winning 1–0 and 3–0 during their encounters, as the team finished second from bottom in their group.[58] Ahead of the 1993 South Asian Games held on home soil, the BFF appointed Swiss coach Oldřich Šváb.[15] Bangladesh responded with their worst finish in the tournament, finishing bottom of their group.[59]

Bangladesh celebrating their 4-nation Tiger Trophy triumph in Myanmar, 1995.
Bangladesh's starting line-up in the 1999 South Asian Games final.[60]

In March 1995, after missing the inaugural edition, Bangladesh participated in the 1995 SAARC Gold Cup in Colombo under coach Kang Man-young.[15] They opened the tournament with their fourth successive defeat to Pakistan but rebounded with a 2–0 win over Nepal to reach the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by India on penalties at the Sugathadasa Stadium.[61] In October 1995, German coach Otto Pfister took charge of the team, and from 26 October to 4 November 1995, he led them in the 4-nation Tiger Trophy in Yangon. Under the captaincy of Monem Munna, Bangladesh defeated hosts Myanmar 2–1 in the final, with goals from Mamun Joarder and Imtiaz Ahmed Nakib,[62] securing the country's first international trophy. In December, the team competed in the 1995 South Asian Games in Madras, India, and lost 1–0 in the final to the hosts, earning their fourth silver medal and extending their 15-year run without a gold.[63]

Scenes during the 1999 South Asian Games: against India in the semi-final (above); and after Bangladesh secured their maiden gold medal following triumph over hosts, Nepal, in the final (below).

In 1996, Bangladesh reached their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 110; nevertheless, the team remained inactive throughout the year and withdrew from the 1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification.[64] From 16 to 31 March 1997, they took part in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round, held jointly in Shah Alam, Malaysia and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Bangladesh finished bottom of their group, with their only victory being a 2–1 win over Chinese Taipei.[65] Pfister's departure was eventually confirmed later that year, following the Red and Green's failure to progress beyond the group stage of the 1997 SAFF Gold Cup in September.[66]

In October 1998, former Iraqi international Samir Shaker was appointed head coach, and his first assignment came in the 1999 SAFF Gold Cup in Goa, India, held from 22 April to 1 May 1999. Bangladesh topped their group after a 0–0 draw against India and a 4–0 win over Pakistan, their first victory over the neighbours in 13 years. They then defeated Nepal 2–1 in the semi-finals to reach the tournament final for the first time; however, the team lost 0–2 to Baichung Bhutia-led India in the final at the Fatorda Stadium.[67]

From 24 September to 4 October 1999, Bangladesh competed in the 1999 South Asian Games in Kathmandu, Nepal. Led by captain Jewel Rana, they opened with a 1–2 loss to the Maldives but topped their group after a 1–0 win over Sri Lanka in the next match.[68] In the semi-final against India, Shahajuddin Tipu scored the only goal to secure the country's second-ever victory against the regional giants.[69] In the final, held at the Dasharath Stadium on 4 October 1999, Alfaz Ahmed scored the decisive goal as Bangladesh defeated hosts Nepal 1–0 to end their 19-year, eight-edition wait for a gold medal.[70][71]

In November 1999, the team concluded the millennium by participating in the 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, failing to progress, losing 0–6 against Uzbekistan, 0–3 to UAE, defeating Sri Lanka 3–1, and finishing the qualifiers with a 2–2 draw against India,[72] after which Shaker departed, as one of the most successful coaches in the country's history, due to coaching license issues.[15] In July 2000, Bangladesh played two friendly matches in England. Their first match was against English Division One team Huddersfield Town on 26 July in Birmingham, which ended in a 5–0 defeat.[73] The team then suffered a defeat in their final friendly against India, losing 1–0 in a match held at Filbert Street in Leicester on 29 July.[74] The Bangladesh team was reportedly paid an appearance fee of £10,000 for participating in these matches, marking the team's first European tour.[75]

FIFA suspension and aftermath (2001–2010)

On 12 January 2001, Bangladesh played their first match against European opposition, facing Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Sahara Cup in India, where they lost 2–0.[76] On 16 January, Firoj Mahmud Titu became the first Bangladeshi player to score against European opposition in a 4–1 defeat to FR Yugoslavia in the same competition.[77] The team's results declined further, and they were eliminated in the first round of the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, winning one of four matches.[78] On 11 January 2002, FIFA imposed a ban on Bangladesh due to government interference in the Bangladesh Football Federation, which violated FIFA and AFC statutes requiring a democratically elected committee.[79] The ban was lifted on 11 February after the government reinstated the elected committee or BFF.[80]

The 2003 SAFF Gold Cup, originally scheduled for 2002 but delayed a year due to the suspension of the BFF by FIFA, took place in Dhaka from 10 to 20 January 2003. Bangladesh finished top of their group to advance to the semi-final. They subsequently defeated defending champions India 2–1, with Motiur Munna scoring a golden goal in extra time.[81] In the final, Hassan Al-Mamun replaced the suspended Rajani Kanta Barman as captain. Bangladesh drew 1–1 with Maldives after extra time, with Rokonuzzaman Kanchan scoring and Ali Umar equalising. Bangladesh won the penalty shootout 4–3, with Aminul Haque saving a penalty and Mohammed Sujan scoring the decisive kick, securing their first SAFF Championship.The victory marked the end of György Kottán's tenure as head coach, whose contract expired after the tournament, he had served since November 2000.[82]

The 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification began in March 2003. The team under newly appointed coach Hasanuzzaman Khan Bablu failed to qualify for the competition after suffering a defeat to Laos and a draw against Hong Kong.[83] In November, during Golam Sarwar Tipu's fourth and final stint as head coach,[84] Bangladesh lost 4–0 on aggregate against Tajikistan in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round, which resulted in their absence from international football for the entirety of 2004.[85]

Bangladesh squad that took part in the 2005 SAFF Gold Cup in Karachi, Pakistan.

In August 2005, the BFF appointed Argentine head coach Diego Andrés Cruciani on a one-year contract.[86] Cruciani led Bangladesh to the final of the 2005 SAFF Gold Cup in Karachi, Pakistan, where they lost to India by 2–0.[87] In December 2005, the team participated in the preliminary round of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification, defeating Pakistan 1–0 on aggregate to advance to the final qualifiers.[88]

Amidst their Asian Cup qualification campaign, Bangladesh hosted the 2006 AFC Challenge Cup, and reached the quarter-finals, where they were defeated 6–1 by Tajikistan.[89] Cruciani was eventually removed, following three consecutive losses in the final round of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification. Interim coach Hasanuzzaman Bablu took charge for the remaining qualification matches,[90] with Bangladesh losing all four games and finishing bottom of their group.[91]

The team participated in the 2007 Nehru Cup in New Delhi, India, with Indian coach Syed Nayeemuddin, and finished second from the bottom in their group.[92] Bangladesh was also eliminated in the first round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, losing 6–1 on aggregate to Tajikistan,[93] leading to Nayeemuddin's dismissal.[94] Bangladesh participated in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification and the 2008 SAFF Championship with coach Abu Yusuf and remained winless.[95]

Bangladesh continued their winless run following participating in the 2008 Merdeka Cup and the 2008 Myanmar Challenge Cup, during Shafiqul Islam Manik's tenure.[96] Under Brazilian coach Dido, Bangladesh secured qualification for the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup, and during the qualifiers, their 2–1 victory over Cambodia on 26 April 2009 ended a winless streak that had lasted over three years.[97] Dido was sacked on 9 November, citing interference from the BFF in squad selection and internal team conflicts.[98] Interim coach Shahidur Rahman Shantoo led Bangladesh to a semi-final elimination to India U23 in the 2009 SAFF Championship in Dhaka.[99] In 2010, under interim coach Saiful Bari Titu, the team was eliminated in the group stage of the AFC Challenge Cup held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.[100]

Decline (2011–2017)

Bangladesh failed to qualify for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup under Croatian coach Robert Rubčić, leading to his dismissal. The BFF appointed Macedonian coach Nikola Ilievski just four days before the country's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round match against Pakistan in Dhaka on 29 June 2011.[101] Bangladesh won the first leg 3–0 on a waterlogged pitch at Bangabandhu National Stadium[102] and advanced to the second round after a goalless draw in Lahore four days later.[103] Drawn against Lebanon in the second round, Bangladesh lost the first leg 4–0 in Beirut. Despite being eliminated, they secured a 2–0 victory in the return leg in Dhaka.[104] Ilievski's tenure ended following a group-stage exit from the 2011 SAFF Championship in New Delhi, India.[105]

In 2013, the team competed in 2014 AFC Challenge Cup qualification under Dutch coach Lodewijk de Kruif, narrowly missing qualification.[106] De Kruif remained in charge for the 2013 SAFF Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal, where Bangladesh was eliminated after finishing bottom of their group.[107]

2015 Bangabandhu Cup runner-up Bangladesh team was feted by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (standing middle, top row).

De Kruif temporarily departed in October 2014, before returning[108] to lead Bangladesh to a runner-up finish in the 2015 Bangabandhu Cup held in Dhaka, where they suffered a 3–2 defeat to the Malaysia Olympic team in the final.[109] In June 2015, Bangladesh began their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign in the second round, where they were drawn into a group with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Australia and Jordan. The team suffered heavy defeats in all but one of their first four matches, managing a 1–1 draw against Tajikistan at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. De Kruif was subsequently replaced by Italian coach Fabio Lopez,[110] under whom Bangladesh lost their next three matches, leading to his dismissal.[111] Bangladesh, under Maruful Haque, also exited the 2015 SAFF Championship from the group stage.[112] On 24 March 2016, the team played their final World Cup qualification match under Spanish coach Gonzalo Moreno, losing 8–0 to Jordan at the Amman International Stadium in Amman, Jordan, and finishing at the bottom of Group B.[113]

In May 2016, De Kruif was reappointed as head coach to guide Bangladesh through the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – play-off round against Tajikistan.[114] Bangladesh lost the play-offs 6–0 on aggregate, and were relegated to the second round.[115] On 29 June, the BFF appointed Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet on a short-term contract to oversee the team for the second-round matches against Bhutan.[116] After a 0–0 draw in the first leg in Dhaka, Bangladesh was defeated 3–1 by Bhutan in the second leg at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. The result meant Bangladesh would not be a part of any AFC and FIFA-organised tournaments for the following two years.[117] The team was absent from international football throughout 2017, and by February 2018, had dropped to 197th place in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, their all-time lowest.[118]

Recent years (2018–present)

English coach, Jamie Day led the team to elimination from the 2018 SAFF Championship on home soil.[119] However, Bangladesh progressed to the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers by defeating Laos 1–0 on aggregate.[120] Drawn into a group alongside India, Afghanistan, Oman, and Qatar, who had already qualified for the World Cup as host, their only point in the first phase came from a 1–1 draw against India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.[121] The second phase resumed in December 2020 in a centralised hub in Qatar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh collected one point from their remaining four matches, drawing 1–1 with Afghanistan. Despite finishing bottom of Group E, they advanced to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers as one of the best fifth-placed teams.[122]

In March 2021, Bangladesh finished as runners-up in the 2021 Three Nations Cup (Nepal).[123] In September 2021, following a series of poor results, Day was placed on temporary leave ahead of the 2021 SAFF Championship, where the team was eliminated in the first round under interim coach Óscar Bruzón.[124]

Bangladesh against Maldives at the 2021 SAFF Championship.

Under Spanish coach Javier Cabrera, the team was eliminated from the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round after suffering defeats in all three games.[125] At the 2023 SAFF Championship in Bengaluru, India, Bangladesh reached the semi-finals for the first time in six editions, but were eliminated by Kuwait after conceding in extra time.[126] In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round, Bangladesh defeated Maldives 2–1 on aggregate.[127]

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round, Bangladesh was drawn into a group with Australia, Lebanon and Palestine, losing all of their matches[128] except for a 1–1 home draw against Lebanon.[129] Despite limited improvement in the team's standing ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round, the BFF extended Cabrera's contract until 2026, making him the longest-serving head coach in the country's history.[130] During the qualification campaign, Bangladesh introduced several diaspora players, including Shamit Shome, Zayyan Ahmed, Fahamedul Islam and Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury. However, the team failed to qualify after finishing third in their group with two draws and three defeats, despite recording a notable 1-0 victory over regional rivals India, their first in 22 years.[131]

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Kit

Transition of home kits from 1975 Merdeka Cup (top), 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (middle) and 2021 SAFF Championship (bottom).
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The national team has traditionally alternated between green-red, white, and orange home jerseys, while the away or secondary kit has varied between red, white, and orange. Prior to the turn of the century, the team featured the national flag of Bangladesh (dark green background with red circle) on their jerseys, after which they switched to using the BFF logo.

In the team's inaugural year, Bangladesh participated in the 1973 Merdeka Cup in Malaysia, wearing white shirts and shorts with black socks. During the 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification Group 2, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh played their first official home matches, sporting maroon shirts paired with white shorts and matching socks. In the main round, the team wore orange shirts with white shorts and orange socks, while also using a secondary kit consisting of red shirts with white shorts and socks.

Between 1980 and 1999, the team's primary kit alternated between orange, green, and white shirts. Following the turn of the century, Bangladesh predominantly adopted a traditional red and green home kit, although during their 2003 SAFF Gold Cup triumph, they notably wore blue and white shirts with red shoulder stripes, complemented by white shorts and socks.

Bangladesh wore kits manufactured by Adidas during the periods 1998, 2005–2007, and 2013–2014. During their 1999 South Asian Games gold medal triumph, the team wore green FBT shirts with white shoulder stripes, green shorts, and green socks. During their tour of England in 2000, the team's jerseys were produced by Sapphire Sports.

In April 2009, Nokia, in its second year as the national team's sponsor, became the team's jersey sponsor as part of the renewed agreement.[132] As the team had been using the same kit for nearly five years, the federation organized a jersey design contest ahead of the 2021 SAFF Championship.[133] Grand Sport Group manufactured the team's kits for the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup.

In 2015, the team used green home kits and red away kits produced by FBT for the 2015 Bangabandhu Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round. For the 2016 Bangabandhu Cup, Bangladesh wore kits made by Lotto Sport Italia.

On 11 February 2025, after a decade without a kit sponsor, the BFF signed a two-year deal with the local sportswear manufacturer Dour. This agreement saw Bangladesh reintroduce white shirts incorporating traditional Jamdani motifs, along with white shorts and socks.[134] Additionally, the English typography of "Bangladesh" was stylized into the shape of the country's map and displayed on the back of both the home and away jerseys.[135]

Kit suppliers

Period Kit Manufacturer Ref
1973–1998 N/A
1998 Germany Adidas [136]
1999 Thailand FBT
2000–2001 United Kingdom Sapphire Sports [137][138]
2001–2004 None
2005–2007 Germany Adidas
2008–2009 None
2010 Thailand Grand Sport [138]
2011–2012 None
2013–2014 Germany Adidas [138]
2015 Thailand FBT [138]
2016 Italy Lotto [139]
2016–2025 None [140]
2025–present Bangladesh Dour [141]

Sponsors

The national team was sponsored by Nokia for a two-year period from 2008 to 2010.[142][132] On 8 June 2019, India's TVS Motor Company announced its two-year sponsorship tie-up with BFF, sponsoring the national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round.[143] On 15 March 2026, United Commercial Bank signed a five-year deal to sponsor the men's senior national team.[144]

Bangladesh B

The President's Gold Cup was an annual football tournament held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, primarily from 1981 to 1993. During this period, the BFF often entered two teams: Bangladesh Red and Green (1981–1986; 1993) and Bangladesh White and Blue (1987). Secondary teams were generally composed of youth or reserve players. Many participating teams used the tournament as a platform for developmental or non-senior squads. Fielding multiple national sides was common among South Asian countries during the 1980s and 1990s, with Nepal (Nepal B) and Pakistan (Pakistan B) also operating second-string team's.[145]

In the 1989 edition, Bangladesh Red, consisting of senior international players, won the tournament by defeating the Korea University football team on penalties after eliminating Bangladesh Green (junior team) in the semi-finals.[51] The victory is not recognized as Bangladesh's first international trophy, as the competition primarily featured club sides.[146] In the 1987 edition, Bangladesh White and Blue participated, with the White team mainly drawn from Mohammedan and the Blue team from Dhaka Abahani.[147] However, the World Football Elo Ratings recognize the White team as the senior national team.

Home stadium

National Stadium, Dhaka

The Bangladesh team plays the majority of its home matches at the National Stadium in Dhaka. Built in 1954, it was one of the venues used by the Pakistan national team for home matches prior to the independence of Bangladesh. Bangladesh played its first home match at the stadium against Afghanistan in a 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification match, which ended in a 2–2 draw, with Mohammad Abdul Halim scoring both goals for Bangladesh.[148]

In 1988, the Mirpur Stadium was constructed exclusively for football and hosted the 1989 and 1993 editions of the President's Gold Cup. However, following a prolonged dispute between the BFF and the BCB, the National Stadium was allocated solely to the BFF, while the BCB assumed control of the Mirpur Stadium at the end of the 2004–05 season.[149]

The National Stadium has hosted the 2003, 2009, and 2018 editions of the SAFF Championship, and was also one of the venues for the 2006 AFC Challenge Cup.[150] Prior to renovations in 2011, the stadium had a capacity of nearly 55,000. This was reduced to 36,000 after redevelopment, and further decreased to 22,400 following renovations carried out between 2021 and 2025.[151]

Occasionally, home matches are also held at the Sheikh Kamal Stadium in Nilphamari, the Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet, the Rajshahi District Stadium in Rajshahi, the Cox's Bazar Stadium in Cox's Bazar, the Shamsul Huda Stadium in Jessore, and the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka.

Supporters

Bangladesh football fans at the Bashundhara Kings Arena during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Lebanon (above) and Palestine (below)

The Dhaka derby between Mohammedan and Dhaka Abahani has historically drawn higher attendances than many national team fixtures. However, the 2003 SAFF Gold Cup held at the National Stadium, Dhaka, recorded large crowds, including approximately 55,000 spectators for the match against Nepal and around 46,000 for the final against Maldives.[152]

Football matches in other parts of the country have also attracted significant attendances relative to stadium capacity. In 2014, a friendly between the Bangladesh U23 and Nepal U23 at the Sylhet District Stadium drew an estimated 50,000 spectators, exceeding typical capacity levels. More than 10,000 spectators reportedly forced entry through the stadium gate and entered the field after finding no available space in the 25,000 capacity gallery, initially leading both teams to refuse to play. Eventually, spectators were accommodated along the sidelines under police supervision. In the same year, the Shamsul Huda Stadium in Jessore, which has a listed capacity of 12,000, hosted more than 30,000 spectators during a friendly against Sri Lanka.[153]

Interest in national team fixtures increased in subsequent years, particularly following the inclusion of diaspora players such as Hamza Choudhury and Shamit Shome, with strong demand for tickets reported for competitive matches. During a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round home fixture against Hong Kong, approximately 19,000 tickets were sold out within 24 minutes of release.[154] In the same qualification cycle, tickets for the home game against India were reported to have sold out rapidly, with general seating allocations being exhausted within about 6 minutes of going on sale.[155] This heightened demand led to a November 2025 proposal by the National Sports Council to construct a dedicated football stadium in Purbachal, aimed at reducing reliance on the National Stadium, which, following renovations (2021–2025), has a reduced capacity of 22,400.[156]

Organised supporter activity includes the Bangladeshi Football Ultras, established in 2019, which supports the men's, women's, and youth national teams.[157]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

6 September 2025 (2025-09-06) Friendly Bangladesh  0–0    Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal
17:45 BST (UTC+6) Report Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala
Referee: Ugyen Penjor (Bhutan)
9 September 2025 (2025-09-09) Friendly Bangladesh  Cancelled    Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala
Note: Cancelled due to the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests.
9 October 2025 (2025-10-09) 2027 ACQ – 3R Bangladesh  3–4  Hong Kong Dhaka, Bangladesh
20:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 22,343
Referee: Saud Al Samhan (Kuwait)
14 October 2025 (2025-10-14) 2027 ACQ – 3R Bangladesh  1–1  Hong Kong Kowloon, Hong Kong
18:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium
Attendance: 45,489
Referee: Hiroki Kasahara (Japan)
7 November 2025 (2025-11-07) Hybrid friendly1 Bangladesh  0–1 Bangladesh Fortis Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 UTC+6
  • Sagor
Stadium: National Stadium
13 November 2025 (2025-11-13) Friendly Bangladesh  2–2    Nepal Dhaka, Bangladesh
20:00 BST
Report
Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Kasun Lakmal Weerakkody (Sri Lanka)
18 November 2025 (2025-11-18) 2027 ACQ – 3R Bangladesh  1–0  India Dhaka, Bangladesh
20:00 BST
Report Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 23,712
Referee: Clifford Daypuyat (Philippines)

2026

26 March 2026 (2026-03-26) Friendly Bangladesh  0–3  Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
18:00 UTC+6 Report
Stadium: Hàng Đẫy Stadium
Referee: Cheung Wai Lung Mario (Hong Kong)
31 March 2026 (2026-03-31) 2027 ACQ – 3R Bangladesh  0–1  Singapore Kallang, Singapore
18:00 UTC+6 Report
Report (AFC)
Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 30,105
Referee: Ben Abraham (Australia)
5 June 2026 (2026-06-05) Friendly Bangladesh  2–1  San Marino Serravalle, San Marino
19:00 CEST (23:00 BST)
GSA
UEFA
Stadium: San Marino Stadium
Attendance: 2,934
Referee: Walter Altmann (Austria)

Coaching staff

As of 30 August 2026.
Position Name
Head coach United States Thomas Dooley
Assistant coach Germany Reinhard Stumpf
Vietnam Nguyen Hoang Lan
Goalkeeping coach Germany Kristián Barbuščák
Team manager Bangladesh Amirul Islam Babu
Team leader Bangladesh Iqbal Hossain
Team coordinator Bangladesh Amer Khan
Fitness coach vacant
Physio Bangladesh Abu Sufian Sharker
Doctor Bangladesh Ashraf Imam Siddiqui
Team attendant Bangladesh Md Mohsin
Media manager Bangladesh Sadman Sakib
Video analyst Bangladesh Md Mehedi Hasan Siddiqui
Bangladesh Abdullah Nasif Islam

Players

Current squad

The following players were named in the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.[158]

Caps and goals are correct as of 5 June 2026 after the game against San Marino.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
13 1GK Mitul Marma (2003-12-11) 11 December 2003 21 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Dhaka Abahani
1GK Sujon Hossain (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 1 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
1 1GK Anisur Rahman Zico (1997-08-10) 10 August 1997 32 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
1GK Saif Kerawala (1997-07-23) 23 July 1997 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Washington Athletic
1GK Mehedi Hasan Srabon (2005-08-12) 12 August 2005 3 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
14 2DF Tariq Kazi (2000-10-06) 6 October 2000 38 2 Bhutan Football Federation Paro
4 2DF Topu Barman (1994-12-20) 20 December 1994 70 8 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
19 2DF Zayyan Ahmed (2004-01-29) 29 January 2004 7 0 United Arab Emirates Football Association Rimal Al-Sahra
2 2DF Md Shakil Ahad Topu (2006-04-06) 6 April 2006 11 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
12 2DF Bishwanath Ghosh (1999-05-30) 30 May 1999 46 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
22 2DF Md Saad Uddin (1998-09-01) 1 September 1998 49 2 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
20 2DF Md Taj Uddin (2005-01-05) 5 January 2005 4 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Dhaka Abahani
3 2DF Isa Faysal (1999-08-20) 20 August 1999 16 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Bangladesh Police
2DF Rahmat Mia (1999-12-08) 8 December 1999 39 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
2DF Abdullah Omar Sajib (1994-10-17) 17 October 1994 0 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Dhaka Abahani
2DF Monjurur Rahman Manik (1996-09-05) 5 September 1996 1 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Fortis
2DF Shakil Hossain (2002-07-06) 6 July 2002 10 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Dhaka Abahani
6 3MF Jamal Bhuyan (captain) (1990-04-10) 10 April 1990 94 1 Bangladesh Football Federation Brothers Union
17 3MF Sohel Rana (1995-03-27) 27 March 1995 81 1 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
16 3MF Md Sohel Rana (1996-06-01) 1 June 1996 23 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
5 3MF Md Ridoy (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 27 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
8 3MF Hamza Choudhury (1997-10-01) 1 October 1997 10 4 The Football Association Sheffield United
23 3MF Shamit Shome (1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 8 1 United States Soccer Federation New York Cosmos
21 3MF Quazem Shah (1998-10-25) 25 October 1998 8 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
7 4FW Shekh Morsalin (2005-02-19) 19 February 2005 24 7 Bangladesh Football Federation Dhaka Abahani
15 4FW Fahamedul Islam (2006-06-30) 30 June 2006 7 0 Free Agent
9 4FW Shahriar Emon (2001-03-07) 7 March 2001 12 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
11 4FW Foysal Ahmed Fahim (2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 33 1 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
10 4FW Md Rafiqul Islam (2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 8 0 Bangladesh Football Federation City Club
4FW Rakib Hossain (1998-11-18) 18 November 1998 50 6 Bangladesh Football Federation Bashundhara Kings
4FW Mohammad Ibrahim (1997-08-07) 7 August 1997 42 4 Bangladesh Football Federation Fortis
4FW Md Rabby Hossen Rahul (2006-12-30) 30 December 2006 2 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Bangladesh Police
4FW Sourav Dewan (2001-03-26) 26 March 2001 0 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Mohammedan
4FW Minhazul Karim Shadin (2002-03-10) 10 March 2002 0 0 Bangladesh Football Federation Chattogram City

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Bangladesh squad within the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Ishaque Akando (2003-07-15) 15 July 2003 0 0 Bangladesh City Club v.  Vietnam; 26 March 2026PRE
GK Pappu Hossain (1999-04-07) 7 April 1999 0 0 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani v.    Nepal; 13 November 2025PRE
DF Jahid Hasan Shanto (2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 0 0 Bangladesh Mohammedan v.  Hong Kong; 9 October 2025PRE
DF Mehedi Hasan Mithu (1994-10-24) 24 October 1994 5 0 Bangladesh Chattogram City v.  Hong Kong; 9 October 2025PRE
DF Alomgir Molla (2000-11-06) 6 November 2000 3 0 Bangladesh Bashundhara Kings v.    Nepal; 6 September 2025PRE
MF Cuba Mitchell (2005-11-23) 23 November 2005 1 0 England Stratford Town v.  India; 18 November 2025
MF Papon Singh (1999-12-31) 31 December 1999 3 1 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani v.    Nepal; 6 September 2025
FW Mirajul Islam (2006-10-01) 1 October 2006 3 0 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani v.  San Marino; 5 June 2026PRE
FW Murshed Ali (2008-12-20) 20 December 2008 0 0 Bangladesh Fortis FC v.    Nepal; 13 November 2025
FW Al-Amin (2004-03-29) 29 March 2004 2 0 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani v.    Nepal; 13 November 2025
FW Arif Hossain (2001-12-31) 31 December 2001 1 0 Bangladesh Mohammedan v.    Nepal; 6 September 2025

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Player records

As of 5 June 2026.[159]
Players in bold are still active with Bangladesh.

Most appearances

Jamal Bhuyan is Bangladesh's most capped player with 94 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Jamal Bhuyan 94 1 2013–present
2 Sohel Rana 81 1 2013–present
3 Topu Barman 70 8 2014–present
4 Rajani Kanta Barman 68 0 1997–2009
5 Mamunul Islam 67 3 2008–2020
6 Zahid Hasan Ameli 64 15 2005–2016
7 Alfaz Ahmed 62 12 1995–2008
8 Kaiser Hamid 59 5 1984–1993
9 Mohd Aminul Haque 56 0 1998–2010
10 Hassan Al-Mamun 54 0 1995–2008
NB The list is inaccurate as caps for long serving players such as Ashish Bhadra, Satyajit Das Rupu, Badal Roy & Khurshid Alam Babul, along with many others - are still unknown by the Bangladesh Football Federation and is still being researched.[160][161]

Top goalscorers

Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Chunnu is Bangladesh's top goalscorer with 17 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Chunnu 17 41 0.41 1975–1985
2 Zahid Hasan Ameli 15 64 0.23 2005–2016
3 Sheikh Mohammad Aslam 14 51 0.27 1978–1993
4 Alfaz Ahmed 12 62 0.19 1995–2008
5 Kazi Salahuddin 9 29 0.32 1973–1983
6 Shakhawat Hossain Rony 8 20 0.4 2011–2018
Khandoker Wasim Iqbal 8 47 0.17 1982–1989
Topu Barman 8 70 0.11 2014–present
9 Enamul Haque 7 16 0.44 2009–2016
Shekh Morsalin 7 24 0.29 2023–present
Mamun Joarder 7 33 0.21 1990–1997

Most clean sheets

Rank Player Clean
Sheets		 Caps Ratio Career
1 Aminul Haque 18 56 0.32 1998–2010
2 Shahidul Alam Sohel 10 26 0.38 2011–2023
Ashraful Islam Rana 10 25 0.4 2015–2022
4 Sayeed Hassan Kanan 8 23 0.35 1985–1993
Anisur Rahman Zico 8 30 0.27 2020–present
6 Biplob Bhattacharjee 7 29 0.24 1997–2011
7 Mohamed Mohsin 6 38 0.16 1982–1994
8 Mohammed Ponir 5 13 0.38 1991–1999
9 Mitul Marma 4 21 0.19 2023–present
10 Mamun Khan 2 10 0.2 2011–2013
NB The list is inaccurate as total caps for Sayeed Hassan Kanan and Mohamed Mohsin - are still unknown by the Bangladesh Football Federation and is still being researched.

Competitive record

Overview
Event 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
AFC Asian Cup 0 0 0
SAFF Championship 1 2 1
South Asian Games 1 4 1
Total 2 6 2

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1938 Part of British Raj British India Part of British Raj British India
1950 to 1970 Part of  Pakistan Part of  Pakistan
West Germany 1974 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1978 and 1982 Did not enter Did not enter
Mexico 1986 Did not qualify 6 2 0 4 5 10
Italy 1990 6 1 0 5 4 9
United States 1994 8 2 0 6 7 28
France 1998 6 1 0 5 4 14
South Korea Japan 2002 6 1 2 3 5 15
Germany 2006 2 0 0 2 0 4
South Africa 2010 2 0 1 1 1 6
Brazil 2014 4 2 1 1 5 4
Russia 2018 8 0 1 7 2 32
Qatar 2022 10 1 3 6 4 19
Canada Mexico United States 2026 8 1 2 5 4 22
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total — 0/13 — — — — — — 66 11 10 45 41 163

FIFA ASEAN Cup

FIFA ASEAN Cup record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
Indonesia Hong Kong 2026 To be played
Total — — — — — — — —

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
Hong Kong 1956 to Iran 1968Part of  Pakistan Part of  Pakistan
Thailand 1972Not an AFC memberNot an AFC member
Iran 1976WithdrewWithdrew
Kuwait 1980Group Stage10th4004217Squad 412178
Singapore 1984Did not qualify 5104613
Qatar 1988 503219
Japan 1992 200207
United Arab Emirates 1996WithdrewWithdrew
Lebanon 2000Did not qualify 4112512
China 2004 201134
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam 2007 8116219
Qatar 2011AFC Challenge Cup
Australia 2015
United Arab Emirates 2019 120210341
Qatar 2023 13139627
Saudi Arabia 20278 1 2 5 4 22
Total Group stage 1/19 4 0 0 4 2 17 — 55 5 13 37 33 140

SAFF Championship

SAFF Championship record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
Pakistan 1993Did not enter
Sri Lanka 1995Semi-finals3rd311121Squad
Nepal 1997Group stage5th201114N/A
India 1999Runners-up2nd421163Squad
Bangladesh 2003Champions1st541082Squad
Pakistan 2005Runners-up2nd531173Squad
MaldivesSri Lanka 2008Group stage6th302134Squad
Bangladesh 2009Semi-finals3rd421163Squad
India 2011Group stage7th301214Squad
Nepal 2013Group stage7th301225Squad
India 2015Group stage5th310247Squad
Bangladesh 2018Group stage5th320132Squad
Maldives 2021Group stage4th412134Squad
India 2023Semi-finals3rd420265Squad
Bangladesh 2026TBDTBD000000Squad
Total 1 Title 13/14 46 18 14 16 52 47 —

South Asian Games

South Asian Games record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
Nepal 1984 Runners-up 2nd 4 3 0 1 14 4 N/A
Bangladesh 1985 Runners-up 2nd 3 2 0 1 11 2 N/A
India 1987 Fourth place 4th 2 1 0 2 3 2 N/A
Pakistan 1989 Runners-up 2nd 3 1 1 1 4 2 N/A
Sri Lanka 1991 Third place 3rd 3 2 1 0 4 2 N/A
Bangladesh 1993 Group stage 6th 2 0 1 1 0 1 N/A
India 1995 Runners-up 2nd 4 2 1 1 2 1 N/A
Nepal 1999 Champions 1st 4 3 0 1 4 1 N/A
Pakistan 2004 to present See Bangladesh national U-23 team
Total 1 Title 8/8 25 14 4 8 42 15 —

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup recordQualification record
Year Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
Bangladesh 2006Quarter-finals421178SquadQualified as hosts
India 2008Did not qualify201112
Sri Lanka 2010Group stage310236Squad320152
Nepal 2012Did not qualify310225
Maldives 2014320161
Total 2/5 7 3 1 3 10 14 — 11 5 1 5 14 10

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
India 1951 New Delhi Did not enter;
was part of  Pakistan until 1971
Philippines 1954 Manila
Japan 1958 Tokyo
Indonesia 1962 Jakarta
Thailand 1966 Bangkok
Thailand 1970 Bangkok
Iran 1974 TehranDid not participate
Thailand 1978 BangkokGroup stage12/14200204Squad
India 1982 New DelhiGroup stage11/16310224Squad
South Korea 1986 SeoulGroup stage16/184103112Squad
China 1990 BeijingGroup stage11/14200207Squad
Japan 1994 HiroshimaDid not participate
Thailand 1998 BangkokWithdrew
South Korea 2002 to present See Bangladesh U-23 national team
Total 4/13 — 11 2 0 9 3 27 —

Head-to-head record

As of 5 June 2026.[162][163]


  More wins   Wins equal losses   More losses

Bangladesh national football team head-to-head records
Opponent Confederation Pld W D L GF GA GD Win% First Last
 Afghanistan AFC 101721113−2010.00 1979 2023
 Algeria CAF 100101−1000.00 1983 1983
 Australia AFC 4004018−18000.00 2015 2024
 Bahrain AFC 200204−4000.00 1979 2022
 Bhutan AFC 171322379+28076.47 1984 2025
 Bosnia and Herzegovina UEFA 100102−2000.00 2001 2001
 Burundi CAF 100103−3000.00 2020 2020
 Cambodia AFC 651072+5083.33 2006 2023
 China AFC 5005015−15000.00 1980 1989
 Chinese Taipei AFC 210134−1050.00 1997 1997
 Guam AFC 110030+3100.00 2006 2006
 Hong Kong AFC 6024719−12000.00 1975 2025
 India AFC 29413122138−17013.79 1978 2025
 Indonesia AFC 7124412−8014.29 1975 2022
 Iran AFC 7016128−27000.00 1980 1989
 Japan AFC 5005122−21000.00 1975 1993
 Jordan AFC 2002012−12000.00 2015 2016
 Kuwait AFC 300317−6000.00 1973 2023
 Kyrgyzstan AFC 4004210−8000.00 2007 2021
 Laos AFC 522154+1040.00 2003 2019
 Lebanon AFC 5113311−8020.00 2011 2024
 Macau AFC 110030+3100.00 2009 2009
 Malaysia AFC 10127420−16010.00 1975 2022
 Maldives AFC 207673027+3035.00 1984 2024
 Mongolia AFC 312052+3033.33 2001 2022
 Myanmar AFC 124261527−12033.33 1973 2011
   Nepal AFC 3014793625+11046.67 1982 2025
 North Korea AFC 200224−2000.00 1980 1985
 Northern Mariana Islands AFC 110040+4100.00 2013 2013
 Oman AFC 3003210−8000.00 1982 2021
 Pakistan AFC 188461810+8044.44 1982 2018
 Palestine AFC 8017116−15000.00 2006 2024
 Philippines AFC 310236−3033.33 1984 2018
 Qatar AFC 7025318−15000.00 1979 2021
 San Marino UEFA 110021+1100.00 2026 2026
 Saudi Arabia AFC 5005120−19000.00 1990 2001
 Seychelles CAF 311122+0033.33 2021 2023
 Singapore AFC 612357−2016.67 1973 2026
 South Korea AFC 4004020−20000.00 1975 1992
 Sri Lanka AFC 2013252814+14065.00 1979 2021
 Sudan CAF 100114−3000.00 1979 1979
 Syria AFC 300315−4000.00 1980 2007
 Tajikistan AFC 10127529−24010.00 2003 2016
 Thailand AFC 152581329−16013.33 1973 2012
 Turkmenistan AFC 100112−1000.00 2022 2022
 United Arab Emirates AFC 5005121−20000.00 1988 2016
 Uzbekistan AFC 3003015−15000.00 2000 2006
 Vietnam[a] AFC 402218−7000.00 1973 2026
 Yemen[b] AFC 211010+1050.00 1988 1994
 FR Yugoslavia[c] UEFA 100114−3000.00 2001 2001
Total50 nations3258773160295578−28326.7619732026
Last match updated was against San Marino on 6 June 2026.

Honours

Regional

Friendly

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Includes a game against South Vietnam which ended 1–1 in 1973.
  2. ↑ Includes a game against North Yemen which ended 0–0 in 1988.
  3. ↑ Country no longer exists. Football records transferred to Serbia

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