‘Bangladesh football eyes success in Asia and beyond’

Tabith Awal, Bangladesh football’s chief administrator, speaks to the Post about the remarkable progress the country has made in the sport of late and his ambitions.

In a year marked by political tension and economic uncertainty, football in Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful reminder of what is still possible. From the women’s national team’s historic qualification for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup to the growing ambition of domestic clubs, the sport has offered Bangladeshis a rallying point for hope and pride.