Federation Cup (Bangladesh)


The Federation Cup, also known as the Bangladesh Federation Cup, is Bangladesh's premier cup competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's premier league and other permitted clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past. Usually games are played in the neutral venues.

Competition format

Initial

Prior to the 2024–25 season, the format involved a total of 13 teams participate in the final round. The groups are drawn out by the Bangladesh Football Federation before the tournament. Teams are split into 4 groups and the two top teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds. A group winner deciding match is held if two teams are on equal on points and Goal difference. Following the group-stages fixtures ending in a tie after extra time will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.

Current

From the 2024–25 season onwards, ten clubs participate, divided into two groups. The top two from each group qualify for the final rounds.

Top goalscorers by edition

YearsPlayersClubsGoals
1987

Sponsorship

The tournament is currently sponsored by Bashundhara Group. Below is a list of sponsors:
PeriodSponsor
1980–1988No main sponsor
1989Coca-Cola
1991–1994No main sponsor
1995Beximco
1997No main sponsor
1999Pedrolo Pump
2000No main sponsor
2001Nitol Group
2002Muktijoddha Sangsad
2003–2005Kohinoor Chemical
2008–2009Citycell
2010–2012Grameenphone
2013–2018Walton
2019–20TVS Motor Company
2020–2021Walton
2021–Bashundhara Group