Bashundhara Kings Ultras
| Bashundhara Kings Ultras | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Red Army |
| Established | 29 April 2021 |
| Type | Supporters' group, Ultras group |
| Club | Bashundhara Kings |
| Motto | Always supportive |
| Location | Uttara Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Stadium | Bashundhara Kings Arena |
| Stand | North Gallery |
| Founder | MD Saruare Alam Khan MD Omayes Sarker |
| Colours | |
The Bashundhara Kings Ultras (BKU) (Bengali: বসুন্ধরা কিংস আল্ট্রাস) is a fan club supporting the Bashundhara Kings, a Bangladeshi football club.[1] Established on 29 April 2021, it is recognized as the first registered fan club of its kind in Bangladesh,[2] and is one of the largest fan clubs in the country.[3] They have been allocated the North Gallery at matches, where they are positioned as mid-ground Ultra supporters.
The organization manages its members through various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The Bashundhara Kings Ultras are known for their use of colorful smoke and pyrotechnic effects during matches.[4]
History
On 29 April 2021, MD Saruare Alam Khan created the Facebook page Bashundhara Kings Ultras to promote support for the club and encourage wider interest in football within Bangladesh’s domestic league. The group, managed by co-founders Omayes Sarkar and Mahmudul Rifat, gradually expanded membership on Facebook. On 1 February 2022, Bashundhara Kings Ultras was recognized as an "Official Fan Club" through a certificate signed by Bashundhara Kings President Md Imrul Hasan.[5] The Ultras made their official gallery debut on 17 February 2022 and began organizing membership drives nationwide by establishing regional zones. The organization reports more than 500 members and volunteers.[citation needed]
Innovations and influence
The Bashundhara Kings Ultras organize activities intended to specifically involve youth supporters in the stadium seating areas.[6]
Beginning in mid-2022, the group introduced the use of colored smoke during matches. Over time, they also adopted fireworks, vuvuzelas, and drums as part of their matchday displays.
On 14 July 2023, during a match against Dhaka Abahani, the group displayed a large banner, or tifo, bearing its logo. The banner measured approximately 110 square metres (1,200 square feet) and was described as the largest banner of its kind displayed at a football match in Bangladesh to date.
In addition to matchday activities, the group operates futsal teams in Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Gopalganj.
Smoke bomb controversy
Bashundhara Kings played their final match of the first season of the Bangladesh Challenge Cup against Mohammedan SC. In the 62nd minute, the referee did not award a penalty in the Kings' favor. In retaliation, members of the Bashundhara Kings Ultras threw four smoke bombs onto the field, and the match was halted for more than 10 minutes. In public remarks following the match, Mohammedan coach Alfaz Ahmed noted that he believed the actions of the Ultras helped the Bashundhara Kings win the game.[7]
Members
The Central Committee for the 2026–27 season was formed on 16 November 2025.[8]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Omayes |
| General Secretary | Md Mahfojur Rahman |
| Organising Secretary | Mahamudul Rifat |
| Security & Discipline Secretary | Payel Ahmed |
| CAPO | Md Tufayel Ahmed Parvez |
| Treasurer | Fakhrul Islam |
| Media & Communication Secretary | Mohammed Masud Alam |
| Events & Travel Coordinator | Tawfiqul Hasan Rafi |
| Membership Secretary | Ashraful Islam Arif |
See also
References
- ^ Daily Observer, Sports (7 February 2023). "Bashundhara Kings Ultras recognised as an official fan club". Daily Observer.
- ^ TBS, Sports (18 December 2023). "Bashundhara Kings Ultras: The first fan club of its kind in Bangladesh". The Business Standard.
- ^ Kalerkantho, Sports (6 February 2023). "Bashundhara Kings Ultras got official recognition". Kalerkontho. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Sports (28 November 2024). "Mohammedan threaten involving FIFA over smoke flare incident in Challenge Cup". The Daily Star. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Bashundhara Kings Ultras recognised as an official fan club". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "নতুনত্ব নিয়ে আসছে বসুন্ধরা কিংস আলট্রাস". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "যে ঘটনায় বিশ্বকাপের সঙ্গে মিলে গেল চ্যালেঞ্জ কাপ!". offsidebangladesh.com. 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Bashundhara Kings Ultras Committee for 2026–27 Season". www.facebook.com. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.