The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has ordered the formation of four football teams with Dakhil and Alim level students in each Madrasa of the country. Prime Minister's Gold Cup Football Tournament-2026 has been set before this instruction, it has been asked to form the team and send the information to the board by July 30. Besides, regular practice and inter-class football competitions have also been directed to prepare the students.
This instruction was given in a circular signed by Professor SM Tauhiduzzaman, Registrar of Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board on Tuesday (July 21).
According to the circular, Prime Minister Tariq Rahman will inaugurate the Prime Minister's Gold Cup Football Tournament-2026 at the Chittagong Stadium on August 9, according to the decision of the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee. The tournament will start on the same day and at the same time in all regions of the country. For this reason, it is important to form football teams in every educational institution and take necessary steps to prepare the teams properly.
According to the guidelines, a male and a female team should be formed from among the students based on merit at the submission stage—which includes students from classes VI to 10. Similarly, one student and one student team should be formed with first and second year students of Alim level. In other words, each Madrasa will have a total of four football teams.
Regular practice under the supervision of an experienced teacher or trainer is required for the teams formed. At the same time, initiatives should be taken to organize inter-class football competitions to encourage students to play sports.
The Madrasa Education Board also said that necessary activities should be taken to develop discipline, leadership qualities, team spirit and healthy lifestyle among the students through sports. It is also asked to follow the instructions given by the board or the concerned authorities in the future regarding the tournament.
According to the notification, by July 30, four football teams should be formed in each madrassa and the necessary information of the teams should be sent to the board. It has been instructed to send the information to the e-mail address specified for this purpose.
Apart from this, the Prime Minister's Gold Cup Football Tournament-2026 has been called upon to ensure sincere cooperation involving local public representatives, administration officials, sports fans, political figures and academics for successful implementation.
