Men's hockey team off to India

The Bangladesh national men's hockey team departed for India this morning to take part in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, set to be held from August 29 to September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar.

The prestigious continental competition will bring together Asia's top hockey nations, with Bangladesh placed in Pool B alongside defending champions South Korea, Malaysia, and Chinese Taipei.

All matches will be held at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, a city located in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.

Challenging Pool Draw for Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a tough group stage, kicking off their campaign against Malaysia on August 29. They will return to action the very next day to play Chinese Taipei on August 30, before facing five-time Asia Cup champions South Korea on September 1.

The top teams from each pool will advance to the knockout stages, making every group match crucial for the men in red and green.

Full Squad Announced

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation has named an 18-member squad for the tournament, along with one standby player. The team is a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, aiming to make a strong impression on the continental stage.

Bangladesh Squad for the 2025 Asia Cup

Goalkeepers:

• Biplob Kujur

• Nuruzzaman Noyon

Defenders:

• Mohammad Ashraful Islam

• Rezaul Karim Babu

• Forhad Ahmed Situl

• Sohanur Rahman Sabuj

• Hozzaifa Hossain

• Amirul Islam

• Mohammad Mehedi Hasan

Midfielders:

• Mohammad Roman Sarkar

• Mohammad Fazle Hossain Rabbi

• Al Nahiyan Shuvo

• Taiyeb Ali

• Tanvir Rahman Siam

Forwards:

• Obaidul Hossain Joy

• Mohammad Rakibul Hasan

• Mohammad Arshad Hossain

• Mohammad Abdullah

Standby Player:

• Mohammad Shahidur Rahman Saju

Eyes on Progress and Performance

With a well-rounded squad and the experience of international tournaments behind them, the Bangladesh team is hopeful of advancing beyond the group stage and making a mark at the Asia Cup.

The tournament will also serve as an important platform for player development and preparation ahead of future international events, including the Asian Games and Olympic qualifiers.