The Bangladesh national football team, stranded in Kathmandu amid anti-government protests and escalating violence while on a friendly tour, has begun its journey back to Dhaka. From road blockades to arson and widespread unrest, we were deeply concerned for the safety of the Bangladesh football team.”Ensuring the team’s safe return became the top priority. The operation to return the team was coordinated jointly by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, and the government. The Bangladesh team remained trapped at their hotel. On Wednesday, a statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports emphasised “maximum effort” for the team’s safe return.

Source: bd News24 September 11, 2025 09:50 UTC