Ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan has thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Bangladesh government for their support.
Bangladesh national football team played back-to-back matches of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Palestine within the last week and the last one was played on Bangladesh soil Tuesday at Kings Arena where the hosts lost 1-0.
The match created much hype among Bangladeshi fans as home supporters cheered for the men in red and green with much enthusiasm.
There was significant support for Palestine as well.
Palestinian students who came to Bangladesh for study purposes or people who work here in Bangladesh went to the stadium to support their country.
Many Bangladesh fans were also seen waving Palestinian flags during the match showing their solidarity toward Palestinian people.
After the game, the Palestine team players and officials visited the Embassy of Palestine situated in Dhaka and Ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh there expressed gratitude towards the Bangladesh government and people for the support.
“The match between Bangladesh and Palestine was extraordinary. I am sure there is no hard feeling from the Bangladeshi side. Although Palestine won 1-0, I am also sure many Bangladeshis are as happy as the Palestinians. We share a lot of love, respect and common values between Palestine and Bangladesh. Congratulations to the Palestine team and both teams played in an excellent manner,” Yousef SY Ramadan said to the media Tuesday.
“The match was telecast live in Palestine. As you know Palestine is facing the most difficult period in recent times. A win like this will make our people extremely happy back in Palestine. I think today is a happy day for Palestinian people who have been suffering for the last six months.”
“We want to thank Bangladesh for the tremendous support. We always receive support from the government of Bangladesh especially from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and from the people of Bangladesh.”
“We know that every Bangladeshi has a soft corner in their hearts for Palestine and we (Palestinians) are proud of that. And such kind of support will help our Palestinian people to continue to stand strong during this struggle with pride and their heads up to fight until we achieve our independence just like you (Bangladesh) achieved your independence.”
“We want to thank Bangladesh and the people of Bangladesh again for their tremendous support politically, and financially. Today I was very impressed to see the people of Bangladesh also waving Palestinian scarves or flags during the match. This also gives a very special message to the Palestinian people and also to the rest of the world that Bangladesh is with Palestine. And for that, we are very grateful,” Ambassador Yousef SY Ramadan concluded.
Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub was also present among other officials at the occasion and he also thanked the Bangladesh government, people and Bangladesh Football Federation for continuous support towards Palestine.
