Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal on Friday said that the development of football had been stalled for a long time due to the entry of dirty politics into the sport, reports BSS.
"There is still significant work to be done regarding rural sports development, particularly concerning football," he said.
The BFF president made the remarks while exchanging views with players and sports organisers at the Chapainawabganj District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CDCCI) building in the district.
The meeting was organised by the District Sports Association and supported by the CDCCI.
In his speech, Tabith Awal noted that a new committee was formed 11 months ago with the cooperation of stakeholders and this committee is actively trying to ensure the football returns to the field.
He highlighted his long involvement in the sport, stating he was elected as BFF vice president in 2012, even during the tenure of the Awami League, attributing his repeated success to the votes and cooperation received from Chapainawabganj.
Looking toward the future, the BFF president stated that they are trying to move quickly toward forming an elected committee.
Before this can happen, an ad-hoc committee must first be established, he added.
Tabith Awal confirmed that they are striving to include only club operators, coaches, referees, former players, organisers and active players in the committee.
He emphasised that, at this time, they do not wish to consider anyone's religion, caste, or political identity.
