Bangladesh women's national under-20 football team

Bangladesh Women's U-20
AssociationBangladesh Football Federation
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationSAFF (South Asia)
Head coachPeter James Butler
CaptainAfeida Khandaker
Home stadiumNational Stadium, Dhaka
FIFA codeBAN
First colours
Second colours
First international
Bangladesh  0–6  Kyrgyzstan
(Shiliguri, India; 7 March 2006)
Biggest win
Bangladesh  17–0  Pakistan
(Thimphu, Bhutan; 30 September 2018)
Biggest defeat
Bangladesh  0–9  India
(Siliguri, India; 9 March 2006)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances0
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2026)
Best resultTBD (2026)
SAFF U-20 Women's Championship
Appearances6 (first in 2018)
Best resultChampions (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Bangladesh women's national under-20 football team represents Bangladesh in international football competitions for players under the age of 20. The team competes in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup as well as SAFF U-20 Women's Championship.[1][2]

Team image

Home stadium

The Bangladesh women's national under-20 football team plays their home matches on the National Stadium, which is situated In Dhaka.

Results and fixtures

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  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

Since 2006 to present day all matches results are updated below in the table.


2006

7 March 2006 2006 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qual. Bangladesh  0–6  Kyrgyzstan India
Stadium: TBD
9 March 2006 2006 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qual. Bangladesh  0–9  India India
Stadium: TBD
Attendance: 150

2010

20 September 2010 2011 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qual. Bangladesh  1–6  Jordan Dhaka
19:00 UTC+6:00
  • Khatun 8'
  • Al Majali 34' (pen.)
  • Jebreen 37', 64', 90+2'
  • Assahwneh 75'
  • Abukhashabeh 87'
Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 10000
Referee: Sato Nami (Japan)
22 September 2010 2011 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qual. Bangladesh  0–6  Iran Dhaka
19:00 UTC+6:00
  • Naraghi 44', 60', 73'
  • Ghanbari 47' (pen.), 86'
  • Parvin 50'
Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 15000
Referee: Kim Sooke-Hee (Korea Republic)
24 September 2010 2011 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qual. Bangladesh  0–6  India Dhaka
19:00 UTC+6:00
  • Elangbam 39'
  • Salam 53', 73', 75', 78'
  • Bhutia 86'
Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 18000
Referee: Rita Gani (Malaysia)

2012

20 October 2012 2013 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualification Round 1 Bangladesh  0–1  India Malacca
15:00 UTC+6:00 Report
  • Nikhila 76'
Stadium: Hang Jebat Stadium
Attendance: 30
Referee: Kajiyama Fusako (Japan)
22 October 2012 2013 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualification Round 1 Bangladesh  0–2  Uzbekistan Malacca
15:00 UTC+6:00 Report
  • Selime 20'
  • Mahliyo 56'
Stadium: Hang Jebat Stadium
Attendance: 50
Referee: Saltanat Noroozi (Iran)

2018

30 September 2018 2018 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship Group B Pakistan  0–17  Bangladesh Thimphu, Bhutan
19:00 UTC+6:00 10', 30', 40', 62', 73', 76', 90' Mossammat Sirat Jahan Shopna
7', 13', 22', 71' Marzia
37' Mishrat Jahan Moushumi
58' Akhi Khatun
74' Krishna Rani Sarkar
87' Tohura Khatun
32', 69' (pen.) Sheuli Azim
Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium
2 October 2018 2018 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship Group B Nepal    1–2  Bangladesh Thimphu, Bhutan
19:00 UTC+6:00
  • Rashmi Kumari Ghishing 90+2'
Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium
7 October 2018 2018 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship Final Nepal    0–1  Bangladesh Thimphu, Bhutan
Masura Pravin 49' Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium
24 October 2018 (2018-10-24) 2019 AFC Women's Championship Qualification Round 1 South Korea  7–0  Bangladesh Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor
14:00
  • Choo Hyo-joo 8'
  • Kang Ji-woo 17'
  • Mun Jin-seo 21'
  • Jung Min-young 68'
  • Park Mid-eum 70'
  • Kim Seo-yeon 80'
  • Kim Eun-soul 90' (pen.)
Report Attendance: 100
Referee: Mahsa Ghorbani (Iran)
26 October 2018 (2018-10-26) 2019 AFC Women's Championship Qualification Round 1 Bangladesh  0–2  Chinese Taipei Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor
14:00 Report
Attendance: 100
Referee: Doumouh Al-Bakkar (Lebanon)
28 October 2018 (2018-10-28) 2019 AFC Women's Championship Qualification Round 1 Tajikistan  1–5  Bangladesh Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor
17:00
  • Khalimova 44'
Report
Attendance: 150
Referee: Mahsa Ghorbani (Iran)

2019

22 April 2019 2019 Bangamata U-19 Women's Gold Cup Group B Bangladesh  2–0  United Arab Emirates Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 UTC+6:00
Report Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Attendance: 9414
Referee: Abdel Aqel (Jordan)
26 April 2019 2019 Bangamata U-19 Women's Gold Cup Group B Bangladesh  2–1  Kyrgyzstan Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 UTC+6:00 Report
  • Zairina 69'
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Attendance: 4220
Referee: Shen Yinhao (China)
30 April 2019 2019 Bangamata U-19 Women's Gold Cup Semi finals Bangladesh  3–0  Mongolia Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 UTC+6:00
Report Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Attendance: 6408
Referee: Aung Moe (Myanmar)
3 May 2019 2019 Bangamata U-19 Women's Gold Cup Final Bangladesh  Cancelled  Laos Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 UTC+6:00 Report Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Attendance: 9400
Referee: Rawut Nakarit (Thailand)

2021

11 December 2021 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship group stage Bangladesh  0–0    Nepal Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 5539
Referee: Rupadevi Gurusamy (India)
13 December 2021 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship group stage Bangladesh  6–0  Bhutan Dhaka, Bangladesh
15:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 4992
Referee: Pabasara Minisarani (Sri Lanka)
17 December 2021 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship group stage Bangladesh  1–0  India Dhaka, Bangladesh
15:00 BST (UTC+6) Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 5743
Referee: Pabasara Minisarani (Sri Lanka)
19 December 2021 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship group stage Bangladesh  12–0  Sri Lanka Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 6233
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
22 December 2021 (2021-12-22) 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Final Bangladesh  1–0  India Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 11125
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)

2022

17 March 2022 2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship Nepal    2–4  Bangladesh Jamshedpur, India
19:30 BST (UTC+6) Dipa Shahi 31'
Amisha Karki 90+3'
(SAFF) Afeida Khandaker 2'
Most Aklima Khatun 33'
Mst Eity Khatun 35'
Shaheda Akter Ripa 43'
Stadium: JRD Tata Sports Complex
Attendance: 523
Referee: Yapa Appuhamilage Pabasara Minisarani (Sri Lanka)
19 March 2022 2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship Bangladesh  0–1  India Jamshedpur, India
19:30 BST (UTC+6) (SAFF)
(AIFF)
Nitu Linda 63' Stadium: JRD Tata Sports Complex
Attendance: 856
Referee: Choki Om (Bhutan)
23 March 2022 2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship Bangladesh  2–1    Nepal Jamshedpur, India
19:30 BST (UTC+6) Shamsunnahar 69'
Shaheda Akter Ripa 83'
Amisha Karki 4' Stadium: JRD Tata Sports Complex
Attendance: 300
Referee: Choden Kinzang (Bhutan)
25 March 2022 2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship India  0–1  Bangladesh Jamshedpur, India
19:30 BST (UTC+6) SAFF
AIFF
Most Aklima Khatun 74' Stadium: JRD Tata Sports Complex
Attendance: 5234
Referee: Choki Om (Bhutan)

2023

3 February 2023 Nepal    1–3  Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Manmaya 24' Report (SAFF)
Report (Prothom Alo)
  • Aklima 3'
  • Ripa 13', 90+1'
Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 5,437
Referee: Kusum Mandi (India)
5 February 2023 Bangladesh  0–0  India Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report (New Age)
Report (SAFF)
Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 4,156
Referee: Maya Lama (Nepal)
7 February 2023 Bangladesh  5–0  Bhutan Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report (SAFF)
Report (Daily Star)
Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 2,713
Referee: Kusum Mandi (India)
9 February 2023 Bangladesh  3–0    Nepal Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report (SAFF)
Report (Daily Star)
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 9,826
Referee: Yangkhey Tshering (Bhutan)
10 March 2023 (2023-03-10) 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification Bangladesh  4–0  Turkmenistan Dhaka, Bangladesh
17:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 3,442
Referee: Alesar Baddour (Syria)
12 March 2023 (2023-03-12) 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification Iran  1–0  Bangladesh Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium
17:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Attendance: 2,369
Referee: Haruna Kanematsu (Japan)

2024

2 February 2024 2024 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  3–1    Nepal Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report
  • Sukriya Miya 54'
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 1,938
Referee: Kanika Barman (India)
4 February 2024 2024 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  1–0  India Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 1,327
Referee: Tshering Yangkhey (Bhutan)
6 February 2024 2024 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  4–0  Bhutan Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6)
  • Nusrat Jahan Mitu 18'
  • Mst Oeyshi Khatun 31', 63'
  • Sree Moti Trishna Rani 58'
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 1,143
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
8 February 2024 2024 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Final Bangladesh  1–1
(11–11[3] p)
 India Dhaka, Bangladesh
18:00 BST (UTC+6) Mst. Sagorika 90+3' Report Sibani Devi 8' Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Attendance: 4,879
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
Penalties
  • Neha
  • Nitu Linda
  • Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam
  • Lalita Boypai
  • Thoibisana Chanu Toijam
  • Sulanjana Raul
  • Viskit Bara
  • Pooja
  • Heena Khatun
  • Sonibia Devi Irom
  • Anika Devi Sharubam

2025

11 July 2025 2025 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  9–1  Sri Lanka Dhaka, Bangladesh
15:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Jasotharan Layansika 90+1'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
13 July 2025 2025 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  3–2    Nepal Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6)
  • Anisha Rai 78' (pen.)
  • Meena Deuba 87'
Report
  • Sinha Jahan Sikha 14'
  • Sagorika 37'
  • Sree Moti Trishna Rani 90+7'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Attendance: 3,150
Referee: Tshering Yangkhey (Bhutan)
15 July 2025 2025 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  4–1[a]  Bhutan Dhaka, Bangladesh [b]
  1. ^ The match was temporarily suspended due to poor outfield.
  2. ^ The field was changed after halftime due to poor conditions and a poor outfield. The post-match sessions were held at the adjacent Bashundhara Sports Ground.[4]
15:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Sangay Wangmo 53'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena/Sports Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rai Anjana (Nepal)
17 July 2025 Bhutan  0–3  Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report
  • Sree Moti Trishna Rani 33', 66'
  • Sapna 75'
Stadium: Bashundhara Sports Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Y.A. Pabasara Minisaraniyapa (Sri Lanka)
19 July 2025 2025 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship Round robin Sri Lanka  0–5  Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report
  • Kanon Bahadur 26'
  • Puja Das 45+2', 74'
  • Sree Moti Trishna Rani 86'
  • Afeida 90+7'
Stadium: Bashundhara Sports Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tshering Yangkhey (Bhutan)
21 July 2025 2025 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship Round robin Bangladesh  4–0    Nepal Dhaka, Bangladesh
19:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Attendance: 5,374
Referee: Rachana Hasmukh Kamani (India)
6 August 2025 (2025-08-06) 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification Group H Bangladesh  3–1  Laos Vientiane, Laos
18:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Keo Onsy 87'
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Referee: Fatemeh Nasiri (Iran)
8 August 2025 (2025-08-08) 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification Group H Timor-Leste  0–8  Bangladesh Vientiane, Laos
15:00 BST (UTC+6) Report
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Referee: Roziyabonu Yusupova (Uzbekistan)
10 August 2025 (2025-08-10) 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification Group H South Korea  6–1  Bangladesh Vientiane, Laos
15:00 BST (UTC+6)
  • Lee Ha-eun 19', 87', 90'
  • Cho Hye-young 48', 60'
  • Jin Hye-rin 90+6'
Report
  • Trishna 15'
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)

2026

1 April 2026 (2026-04-01) 2026 AFC U-20 Women's GS Bangladesh  v  Thailand Pathum Thani, Thailand
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Stadium: Thammasat Stadium
4 April 2026 (2026-04-04) 2026 AFC U-20 Women's GS Bangladesh  v  China Bangkok, Thailand
15:00 BST (UTC+6) Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium
7 April 2026 (2026-04-07) 2026 AFC U-20 Women's GS Bangladesh  v  Vietnam Bangkok, Thailand
19:00 BST (UTC+6) Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 11 July 2025
Position Name
Head Coach Peter James Butler
Assistant Coaches Mahbubur Rahman Litu
Mahmuda Akter
Trishna Chakma
Suinu Pru Marma
Goalkeeping Coach Masud Ahamad
Fitness Coach Masura Chakma
Physiotherapist Laizu Yeasmin Lipa
Team Manager Mahmuda Akter
Media Manager Khalid Mahmud
Technical Director Saiful Bari Titu [5]

Manager history

Players

Current squad

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Swarna Rani Mandal (2006-06-06) 6 June 2006 ARB College Sporting Club
22 1GK Mile Akter (2006-09-14) 14 September 2006 Bangladesh Army
23 1GK Mst Fardosi Akter Shonale BKSP

2 2DF Nabiran Khatun Farashganj SC
3 2DF Joynob Bibi Rita (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 ARB College Sporting Club
4 2DF Afeida Khandaker (C) (2006-11-18) 18 November 2006 Royal Thimphu College
5 2DF Surma Jannat (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 ARB College Sporting Club
6 2DF Kanon Rani Bahadur Siraj Srity Songsod
16 2DF Kanom Akter
17 2DF Ruma Akter Siraj Srity Songsod
18 2DF Puja Das Siraj Srity Songsod

7 3MF Sapna Rani (2006-05-09) 9 May 2006 Royal Thimphu College
8 3MF Oeyshi Khatun ARB College Sporting Club
11 3MF Umehla Marma (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 Siraj Srity Songsod
12 3MF Ayonto Bala Mahato BKSP
13 3MF Rupa Akter ARB College Sporting Club
14 3MF Bonna Khatun Saddapuskuruni Jubo SC Rangpur
15 3MF Munki Akhter (2008-12-05) 5 December 2008 ARB College Sporting Club
21 3MF Nadia Akter Juti Siraj Srity Songsod

9 4FW Sree Moti Trishna Rani
10 4FW Mst. Sagorika (2007-12-01) 1 December 2007 ARB College Sporting Club
19 4FW Sinha Jahan Shikha Bangladesh Army
20 4FW Shanti Mardi Dhaka Rangers FC

Captains

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
Host Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Did not qualify
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2022 Did not qualify
2024
2026 To be determined
Total 0/12
0 Titles
0 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knock-out matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup record
Host Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Did not enter
2004 Did not enter
2006 Did not qualify
2007 Did not enter
2009 Did not enter
2011 Did not qualify
2013 Did not qualify
2015 Did not enter
2017 Did not enter
2019 Did not qualify
2022 Cancelled
2024 Did not qualify
2026 Qualified
Total 0/11
0 Titles
0 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knock-out matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

Head-to-head record

As of 10 August 2025
Against Region P W D L GF GA GD %Win
 Bhutan AFC 6 6 0 0 26 1 +25 100.00
 Chinese Taipei AFC 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 000.00
 India AFC 10 4 2 4 5 18 −13 040.00
 Iran AFC 2 0 0 2 0 7 −7 000.00
 Jordan AFC 1 0 0 1 1 6 −5 000.00
 Kyrgyzstan AFC 2 1 0 1 2 7 −5 050.00
 Laos AFC 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 100.00
 Mongolia AFC 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 100.00
   Nepal AFC 10 9 1 0 25 8 +17 090.00
 Pakistan AFC 1 1 0 0 17 0 +17 100.00
 South Korea AFC 2 0 0 2 1 13 −12 000.00
 Sri Lanka AFC 3 3 0 0 26 1 +25 100.00
 Tajikistan AFC 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4 100.00
 Timor-Leste AFC 1 1 0 0 8 0 +8 100.00
 Turkmenistan AFC 1 1 0 0 4 0 +4 100.00
 United Arab Emirates AFC 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00
 Uzbekistan AFC 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 000.00
Total 17 nations 45 30 3 12 126 67 +59 066.67

Honours

Champion (5): 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Champion trophy shared (1): 2019

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bangladesh - Bangladesh Under 19 - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news". Us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh win SAFF U-18 Women's title". Banglanews24.com. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  3. ^ Bangladesh and India were announced as joint champions
  4. ^ "SAFF U-20 Women's Championship: Bangladesh-Bhutan match 2nd half shifted to practice ground after heavy rain". UNB News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Member Association – Bangladesh". FIFA. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Bangladesh maintain SAFF U-20 winning squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers". The Daily Star. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.