Political unrest in Nepal has intensified, with the government imposing curfews in diplomatic zones and widespread blockades in Kathmandu, leaving the Bangladesh national football team unable to leave their hotel.
Bangladesh are scheduled to play their second international friendly against Nepal at the Dasharath Stadium on Tuesday at 5:45 PM.
The team had planned a training session at 3 PM on Monday, along with the pre-match press conference at noon.
However, due to the tense situation, the players, including captain Jamal Bhuyan and forward Mitul, were instructed to remain in the hotel.
Team media manager Sadman Sakib told bdnews24.com, “Our practice was scheduled at 3 PM.
Around 2:15, we gathered in the hotel lobby, only to be informed that we could not go out as student protesters had blocked the roads near the stadium. Further updates on the training schedule will be provided soon.”
Later in the afternoon, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officially confirmed the suspension of the day’s training session. In a statement issued at 4 PM, the federation said, “Today’s practice session at Dasharath Stadium, scheduled at 3 PM, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. A new schedule will be announced later.”
