From the Golden Age to the capabilities of the new generation

However, hope in hope has not yet been extinguished. Bangladeshi Football tries to raise her head again through some current generation clubs, private academies and young football players. In this article, we will look back in the golden past, analyze the current situation and the capabilities of the next day.

Golden Age: Glory to the ninth and ninth

The true golden age of football in Bangladesh is called the 9 and 5.

The battle between these two clubs meant a crowd of exhibition in Dhaka, waking up at night to get tickets and unique madness throughout the city. Abhaani-Mohammedan Derby has become a cultural event that was not limited to the game-it has become part of the human identity, passion and pride.

The Dhaka League was the most popular and competitive tournament in the country. Badal Roy, Aslam, Chuno, Salahuddin, and foreign stars played in this league. At that time, players’ posters, song cassette, and even drama were seen in football.

The entire family used to listen to the match on the radio, and the exciting analysis was on the side of the neighborhood. It is said that football was an integral part of public life.

As today Mixture People were created in Cricket or European football, as well as the Abahani match against Muhammadiyah surrounded by predictions, discussions and oral bets of supporters.

This golden time proves that the passion of football in Bangladesh is not the new, but it is a historical fact.

Autumn Beginning: How was cricket football printed

In the early 1960s, the Cricket game in Bangladesh gradually began to gain popularity. After receiving the test of the test in the twenty -first, the game became a national madness. Football, on the other hand, is lost due to the lack of media coverage, organization and financial care.

🇧🇩 Cricket game against football: comparative analysis of popularity and structure (8-220)

region	Football (Fall)	Cricket (⬆ height)
Union/Management of the Board of Directors	weak	BCB well -the organizer and the state
Media broadcast	Limited, irregular	TV everywhere/online coverage
The performance of the national team	Lack of success, FIFA⬇ classification	Odi/t20 victory
Shepherd	Almost	Multinational brand, normal contract
General participation	City -Central, Decrease	Popular in rural areas as well

Root causes:

• Soon the Bangladesh Cricket Council (BCB) took the hearts of the general public in planned activities and media management.
• On the other hand, the Bangladesh Football Association is steadily backward due to corruption, and the absence of leadership and deficit sponsored.
• Since football broadcast on TV is not regular, the younger generation bent towards European clubs or cricket.

Not only the quality of the game behind this fall of football, the organization’s failure has played the biggest role.

The current situation: Where does Bangladesh football stand now?

Today, football in Bangladesh is at a critical but possible level. The glory of the golden past is no longer, but some clubs and individuals are trying to restore football. In order to analyze this reality, there are four main aspects to see:

1. BPL Premier League value (BPL)

Although BPL is the leading local football league in the country, its quality and competitor are very limited. Some clubs, such as Bashundhara Kings, advance forward with modern infrastructure, foreign trainers and players, while many clubs are still outside the professional structure.

• Audience
• The match coverage is limited
• Often the league table is irregular

2. Academy and training status

The number of managed academies at the country level is low. Most training centers depend on private entrepreneurs. Trainers are often absent, training units and international standard.

However, some new academies, such as FC UTTARA or Fortis Academy, gradually began to work on advanced methods and plans.

3. The performance of the national team

The national football team, Bangladesh, is in FIFA rankings and has not achieved any major achievement in the Saff or the Asian Cup. The quality of the match and the level of skill and fitness are backward in South Asian teams.

Although some talented players have appeared in recent years, there is a lack of proper use and continuous development.

3. Media coverage and care

The broadcast of football matches is not yet regular, the Cricket game is the priority in the TV and the online media. As a result, the sponsors lose their interest in football.

• The big brand is not interested
• The most prominent or analysis of the match is very low
• Some clubs are promoting themselves through social media, but they are limited

Hope: the new generation and the private institution

Although football in Bangladesh has been neglected for a long time, some clubs, academies and businessmen are trying to change the scene in recent years. Some positive changes in the field and out of the field made football fans optimistic.

Bashundhara Kings led the professional revolution

Kings of Bashundara He has already established himself as one of the most modern and organized clubs in the country. they:

• International stadiums and facilities of international practice
• Foreign coaches and skilled players have been recruited
• It is constantly dominating the domestic league
• An active campaign on the media and social media

This club model can be inspired by other clubs.

New academies and training initiatives

Some private academies recently Fortis FC, Saif Sporting Club or Baridhara Youth Academy Work with young players started with modern training methods.

• Advanced fitness program
• Video analysis
• Foreign trainers
• A group of players from the school college level

Media, digital and wealthy admirers

Many young football fans are now creating content on local football on YouTube, Facebook and Tiktak. The most prominent match, analysis, and five goals-this content brings the younger generation to football.

Also some sports blogs and competition based on the football and trivia portal and Mixture Through the discussion, it arouses football.

Conclusion – Will the football spring return again?

The history of football in Bangladesh is glorious, but the reality says – the long road remains. Although the brightness of the golden past has slowed slowly, some positive changes at the present time indicate that the light will re -enter it.

The professionalism of the private club, the modern training system in the new academy, the digital interest of youth, and above all, the feelings of football fans – all of this can be a new way, as Alexish can take a strong position in football in South Asia.

However, there will be a need –

• a plan
• Union
• Support of the media and the corporate house
• Infrastructure development at the local level

We believe – football in our blood, all that is required to structure and the right direction.

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Questions I asked almost (common questions)

Question 1: When was the golden age of football in Bangladesh?

Answer: The ninth and fifth contract of the Golden Age of Football is called in Bangladesh. At that time, there was intense competition between clubs such as Abhaani-Mohammedan, and the popularity of the filled.

Question 2: What is the professional league in the Premier League, Bangladesh?

A: Yes, it is the leading professional football league in Bangladesh. However, most clubs still have modern professional structures.

Question 1: Why did football lost popularity in Bangladesh?

Answer: The popularity of football has decreased due to the appearance of the cricket game, the lack of media coverage, the weak federation and the disability sponsored.

Question 1: What should be done to revive football?

Answer: It is extremely important to add institutional care, academic development, training and support for media and youth.

Question 1: Will Bangladesh be able to return to South Asian football?

Answer: If it is possible to ensure proper planning, leadership and investment, Bangladesh can return to a strong football position.