, Aug. 30 -- The Festival of Youth National Football Championship 2025 officially began on Saturday at Munshiganj Stadium, marking a vibrant beginning to a nationwide celebration of youth and football.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) organised the event with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The opening match between Munshiganj and Madaripur set the tone for the championship, which will feature 64 district teams competing across 8 zones.

The tournament structure includes home-and-away qualifiers, followed by knockout rounds leading to the grand final in November.

Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, along with senior officials from BFF and the ministry, were present at the opening ceremony.

The event featur...