The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the top tier of the Bangladeshi professional football league pyramid. It is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). The Dhaka Derby between Abahani Dhaka and Mohammedan SC is one of the league's most popular matches. The BPL superseded the Dhaka Premier Division League which had functioned as the top tier from 1948 to 2006.
Dhaka Senior Division Football League, or the First Division Football League, is the third tier football league in Bangladesh. Until 2006, it was the top-tier league of the country. It was officially established in 1948 as Dhaka League, while Bangladesh was still under Pakistani control.
Football is currently the second-most popular sport in Bangladesh, after cricket, and is governed by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). An interest in cricket resulting from the nation's success in Test cricket and participation in the Cricket World Cup overshadowed the past fame in the nation's football legacy. However, more football tournaments are being organised in and outside Dhaka than of any other sports and football fever grips the nation during every FIFA World Cup as well as Copa America and UEFA European Championship. Federation officials and experts are still hopeful about the development of football in the country within the next ten years despite huge financial obstacles, inadequate technical adaptation and lack of professionalism.
Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited is a Bangladeshi professional football club based in Dhaka. Founded in 1936, it is one of the oldest and one of the most successful football clubs in the country, with a support base in all parts of the country. The club currently competing in the Bangladesh Premier League.
Abahani Limited Dhaka, also referred as Dhaka Abahani or Abahani Limited, is a Bangladeshi professional football club based in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The club currently competes in the Bangladesh Premier League, the top flight of Bangladeshi Football.
Biplob Bhattacharjee, sometimes called Biplob Bhattacharya, is a Bangladeshi retired professional footballer, who represented the Bangladesh national team between 1997 and 2011. He is the current goalkeeping coach of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi. He played as a goalkeeper for Sheikh Russel KC, Abahani Limited Dhaka, Mohammedan SC and many other clubs. Since making his debut at the age of 18, he has won 24 caps for his country.
Mamunul Islam Mamun(Bengali: মামুনুল ইসলাম) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Bangladesh Premier League side Fortis FC and also played for the Bangladesh national football team during 2009–2020 and was captain from 2013–2016.
Arifur Rahman is a Bangladeshi footballer who last played as a winger for Chittagong Abahani in Bangladesh Football Premier League.
The 2020–21 season was the Chittagong Abahani's 41st season since its establishment in 1980 and their 11th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. This also remarked their 7th consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014. In addition to domestic league, Ctg Abahani participated on this season's edition of Federation Cup. The season covered the period from December 2020 to September 2021, with the late ending to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.
Eleta Kingsley Oshiokha is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bangladesh Premier League club Abahani Limited Dhaka. Born in Nigeria, he represents Bangladesh in international level.
The 2021–22 season was the Saif SC's 6th season since its establishment in 2016 and their 5th consecutive season in the Bangladesh Premier League after promoting in 2017. The season cover period were from 1 October 2021 to 31 July 2022.
The 2021–22 season was Abahani Limited Dhaka's 14th consecutive season in the Bangladesh Premier League since initiation of the league, and 44th overall season in the top flight of Bangladeshi football. The season covered period were from 1 October 2021–31 July 2022.
The 2021–22 Uttar Baridhara Club's season was the 2nd competitive highest level football season. This season was remarks 27th existence season overall in Bangladesh football. The season cover period were from 1 October 2021 to 31 July 2022
The 2021–22 Bangladesh Premier League, also known as TVS Bangladesh Premier League for sponsorship reasons, was the 14th season of the Bangladesh Premier League since its establishment in 2007. A total of 12 football clubs competed in the league. The country's top-flight football competition was started from 3 February 2022.
The 2021–22 season was the Chittagong Abahani's 42nd season since its establishment in 1980 and their 12th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. This also remarked their 8th consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014. In addition to domestic league, Ctg Abahani participated on this season's edition of Federation Cup and Independence Cup. The season covered the period from October 2021 to August 2022.
Mobarak Hossain Bhuyan is a retired Bangladeshi professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Sheikh Russel KC. He played for the Bangladesh national team from 2010 to 2013
Mamun Joarder, is a retired Bangladeshi footballer who played as a right winger. Mamun played for a total of 7 clubs during his 15 year long career, and he won the Dhaka League title with both Abahani Limited Dhaka and Muktijoddha Sangsad KC.
The 2022–23 season was the Chittagong Abahani's 43rd season since its establishment in 1980 and their 13th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. This also remarks their 9th consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014. In addition to domestic league, Ctg Abahani also participated on this season's edition of Federation Cup and Independence Cup. The season covered the period from October 2022 to July 2023.
The 2022–23 Federation Cup was the 34th edition of the tournament, the main domestic annual top-tier clubs football competition in Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). The eleven participants were contest in the tournament. The tournament were played from 20 December 2022–30 May 2023.The winner of the tournament will earn the slot of playing Qualifying play-off of 2023–24 AFC Cup.
The 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League was the 15th season of the Bangladesh Premier League since its establishment in 2007. The league was contested by 11 teams including AFC Uttara and Fortis FC, who joined as the promoted clubs from the 2021–22 Championship League. The season started on 9 December 2022 and concluded on 22 July 2023.
