The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday denied the news published in a section of newspapers that the procedure for formation of District Football Associations (DFA) has been postponed or cancelled.

"The fact is that the BFF executive committee in its last meeting on January 24 decided to consider the DFA committees, which will be formed by January 31, for the ensuing BFF election," said a BFF press release.

So far, 45 DFA committees have been formed for the BFF election to be held next April.

The BFF meeting also took a decision extending the date for the formation of Divisional Football Associations by February 7.

The meeting asked the authorities concerned to form the committees for district and divisional football associations within the stipulated dates. Otherwise, they will not be eligible to take part in the BFF election, the press release added.