The Bangladesh football team’s flight to Nepal was scheduled for 1:30 pm. The Bangladesh Biman flight was delayed by five and a half hours and was rescheduled for 7 pm. The suffering did not end there either. The journey began at around 8:45 pm Bangladesh time. The Jamals reached Kathmandu an hour and a half later at 9:30 pm Bangladesh time.
This is not the first time that the Bangladesh football team has faced a setback during their tour of Nepal. Earlier, their flight was delayed for a whole day. They had to stay overnight at a hotel near the airport and leave again the next day. This time, the Bangladesh team spent five and a half hours in the UCB lounge.
Bangladesh will play two friendly matches in Kathmandu, Nepal on September 6 and 9. English Premier League footballer Hamza Dewan Chowdhury will not play in these two matches. Morsalin, Al Amin, Fahmidul, Shrawan are playing in the U-23 team.
FAQ
What happened to the Bangladesh football team’s flight to Nepal?
Their Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, scheduled for 1:30 pm, was delayed by over five hours and eventually departed around 8:45 pm.
When did the team reach Kathmandu?
The team finally landed in Kathmandu at around 9:30 pm Bangladesh time.
Has this happened before on tours to Nepal?
Yes, the Bangladesh football team has faced travel issues before, including a full day’s flight delay on an earlier trip.
How did the players cope with the long wait this time?
They spent more than five hours resting in the UCB lounge, arranged by BFF President Tabith Awal through the team’s sponsor.
When are Bangladesh’s matches in Nepal?
Bangladesh will play two friendly matches in Kathmandu on September 6 and September 9.
