Prime Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026: Team formation and preparation

The Jashore Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has instructed all educational institutions to form football teams and undertake preparatory activities for the Prime Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026. The Honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Tareq Rahman, will inaugurate the tournament at Chattogram Stadium on 9 August 2026. The tournament will commence simultaneously across Bangladesh on the same date and at the same time.

Students from junior secondary, secondary, and higher secondary level educational institutions are eligible to participate in this tournament. Each institution must form one boys' and one girls' football team and undertake necessary activities to prepare the team. This includes forming teams based on merit, arranging regular practice sessions under the supervision of experienced teachers/coaches, and organising inter-class football competitions to foster student interest.

Heads of educational institutions have been urged to take initiatives to develop discipline, leadership, team spirit, and a healthy lifestyle through sports. All necessary preparations must be completed by following subsequent instructions related to the tournament. Sincere cooperation has been sought from local public representatives, administration, sports enthusiasts, political figures, and education enthusiasts to successfully implement this tournament.