As I waited to interview Pratap Shankar Hazra, vice-captain of Shadhin Bangla Football Team, I was nervous. The memorabilia and photos on display told the story of a man who had been through ...

From colonial resistance to liberation, football has long carried Bengal's aspirations for identity, unity, and freedom ...

Not only Swadhin Bangla Football Team, Zakaria Pintu was also the captain of the first national football team of independent Bangladesh. After studying the annals of 25 sports provided in a book ...

Swadhin Bangla Football Team captain Zakaria Pintu breathed his last during treatment at a hospital in Dhaka Monday. He was 81. Bangladesh Football Federation confirmed the passing of Pintu through a ...

Nepal, July 16 -- 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 ...

Zakaria Pintoo, who captained the Shadhin Bangla football team that inspired millions during Bangladesh’s Liberation War, has died at the age of 81. Pintoo had been admitted to a hospital in Dhaka on ...

Held on 2 October 2025 at Al Amrat Field, the tournament featured 8 teams and 80 guests OneRoyal is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the Oman Bangladeshi Students Football Tournament 2025 ...