Bangladesh olympic football squad named for Diamond Jubilee Tournament

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has announced a preliminary 32-member squad for the Bangladesh olympic football team ahead of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament 2026.

The tournament, scheduled to be held in the Maldives from 1 to 10 June, 2026, will see Bangladesh's Olympic football side compete on the international stage. 

In preparation for the event, the team's residential training camp began in Dhaka on Sunday.

The preliminary squad features 32 players, headlined by names such as Md Mehedi Hasan Srabon, Sakib Al Hasan, Md Ishaque Akando, and Nazmul Huda Faysal. 

Md Shaheen Hasan has been appointed as team manager, while A K M Markhful Haq will serve as head coach, guiding the side through their preparations and tournament campaign.

The Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament is expected to provide valuable international exposure for the young Olympic squad.

The Maldives, a familiar venue for South Asian football, will host the tournament.

BFF's decision to begin the residential camp immediately underscores the federation's commitment to giving the players maximum preparation time before they depart for the Maldives.

32-member squad:

Md Mehedi Hasan Srabon, Sakib Al Hasan, Md Ishaque Akando, Md Asif, Md Sharif Uddin Nirob, Md Jahid Hasan Shanta, Md Alfaj Miah, Md Mithu Chowdhury, Md Rasel Hossain, Md Rimon Hossain, Md Ratul, Md Yousuf Ali, Ismail Hossain, Md Manik Hossain Molla, Md Safiul Hossain, Nazmul Huda Faysal, Iftiar Hossain, Chandan Roy, Md Mojibor Rahman Jony, Md Jewel Mia, Mohammed Nazim Uddin, Md Rabby Hossen Rahul, Sajed Hasan Jummon Nijum, Md Mursed Ali, Sourav Dewan, Asadul Molla, Md Yasin Arafat Sifat, Md Pias Ahmmed Nova, Al Amin, Md Manik, Md Moinul Islam Moin, Pronoy Enosent Marandi.