Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- The SAFF Championship is the biggest football festival in South Asia. This grand event is set to take place in Bangladesh today. After nearly 17 years, the SAFF Championship returns to the land of the 'red and green.'

The last time it was held in Dhaka was in 2026, a long time has passed since then. The 2026 SAFF Championship is more than just a football tournament; it represents a turning point for Bangladeshi football and embodies a new dream, a vision aptly described as "SAFF Football of great expectations."

The depth of football's place in the hearts of the people of this country is evident when a national team match fills a stadium to capacity. In every village and every neighborhood across the nation, boys s...