The Bangladesh Women's Football League simply known as WFL and officially as Bashundhara Group Women's Football League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest level of women's club football competition of Bangladesh established in 2011.The league hosted and run by Bangladesh Football Federation.[1]
| Founded | 2 October 2011 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Bashundhara Kings Women (3rd title) (2021–22) |
| Most championships | Bashundhara Kings Women (3 titles) |
| Current: 2021–22 Bangladesh Women's Football League | |
History
editBangladesh Women's Football League is the country's top flight domestic women's football league which is founded in 2011 by Bangladesh Football Federation.[2] After two consecutive season, the league was postponed for indefinite time because of unknown reason. After a long gap of 7 years, Bangladesh Football Federation organised the third edition in 2020. Currently Cholo Kheli Trust is the Strategic partner for Bangladesh Women's Football and for next three years. Cholo Kheli Trust, a charitable foundation formed to work in the fields of Sports, Education, Health combined with Information, create strategies and execute them in association with respective Ministries. Inspire next generation youth of Bangladesh to love, appreciate and pick sports and Play. The Trust also want them to be well Educated, Healthy and be informed by the Best standards in the World.
Seasons
edit| Season | Champions | Runner-up | Top scorer(s) | Goals in BWFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Women | Dhaka Mohammedan Women | Sabina Khatun | 25 |
| 2012–13 | Dhaka Abahani Women | Dhaka Mohammedan Women | Aungmraching Marma | 29 |
| 2019–20 | Bashundhara Kings Women | Nasrin Sporting Club | Sabina Khatun | 35 |
| 2020–21 | Bashundhara Kings Women | ARB College Sporting Club | Krishna Rani Sarkar | 28 |
| 2021–22 | Bashundhara Kings Women | ARB College Sporting Club | Aklima Khatun | 25 |
References
edit- ^ "Women's football league to begin on Jan 31". UNB. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "BWFL deferred one week". Dhaka Tribune. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.