Bashundhara Kings hold top spot as Bangladesh League heats up
The latest round of the Bangladesh Football League saw key wins and standout performances. Bashundhara Kings maintained their lead at the top, while Abahani Limited and Arambagh Krira Sangha also secured victories. Meanwhile, the national team prepares for upcoming international fixtures after a short break for training camp.
Bashundhara Kings stayed in first place with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Fortis FC. Dorielton Gomes delivered a hat-trick, ensuring his side took all three points. The victory keeps them at 24 points from 11 matches.
Fortis FC, despite the loss, remained in second position with 21 points from the same number of games. Elsewhere, Abahani Limited edged out Brothers Union 2-1 in a tightly contested match in Munshiganj. Arambagh Krira Sangha also claimed a comfortable 3-0 win against Public Works Department Sports Club in Gazipur. Attention now shifts to the national team, which begins a 26-day training camp on Monday. They will face Vietnam in a FIFA friendly on March 26 before taking on Singapore in an Asian Cup 2027 qualifier five days later.
Bashundhara Kings hold a three-point lead over Fortis FC in the league standings. The national team's upcoming fixtures will test their form after an extended preparation period. Both club and country competitions will resume with key matches in the coming weeks.