The year 2015 could have ended on a positive note for Bangladesh football if the national team had not crashed out of the Saff Suzuki Cup in the group stages. This is the third time in succession that the Bengal Tigers have failed to reach the knockout round in the tournament that is considered to be as important as the World Cup for the south Asian nations.
Apart from the failure in the Saff Championship, Bangladesh football experienced a host of international matches in and around Asia and Australia. The changing of coaches was also a common theme throughout the year and as a result, it was the country’s football that suffered.
The year also saw Bangladesh host new tournaments, featuring international teams and clubs. And just like the previous year, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi once again represented the red and green flag abroad this year, tasting unprecedented success.
National striker Sabina Khatun meanwhile became the first Bangladeshi female footballer to play in a foreign league.