List of Bangladeshi football champions
| Bangladesh Football League (1st tier) |
|---|
| Dhaka First Division League (1948–1992) Dhaka Premier Division League (1993–2006) B.League (2007–2009) Bangladesh League (2009–2011) Bangladesh Premier League (2012–2025) Bangladesh Football League (2025–present) |
| Country |
| Bangladesh |
| Founded |
| 1948 (recognized)[a] |
| Number of teams |
| 10 (2024–25 season) |
| Current champions |
| Mohammedan SC (1st BPL titles) |
| Most successful club |
| Mohammedan SC (20 titles each) |
The Bangladeshi football champions are the winners of the top league in Bangladesh, the Dhaka First Division League from 1948[a] to 1992, the Dhaka Premier Division League from 1993 to 2006, and the Bangladesh Football League[b] since 2007.
Champions before Independence
Dhaka First Division League (1948–1970)
The regional Dhaka First Division League, also known as the Dhaka Senior Division League, was the top-tier football competition in East Bengal (1948–1954), East Pakistan (1955–1971), and later Bangladesh following the country’s independence in 1971. Although the league had been in operation since at least 1911, records of champions prior to the Partition of India remain largely undocumented and have therefore yet to be recognized by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
Champions of Bangladesh
Dhaka First Division League (1971–1992)
Dhaka Premier Division League (1993–2006)
The top-tier was reintroduced as the Dhaka Premier Division League in 1993.
B.League (2007–2009)
In 2007, the B.League was introduced as Bangladesh's first professional national football league. It replaced the semi–professional Dhaka Premier Division League as the country's top-tier. In an attempt to decentralise domestic football Bangladesh Football Federation introduced the professional league and gave entry to clubs from Khulna, Chittagong and Sylhet in the first edition. Previously the top-tier only allowed clubs from Dhaka to participate.
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Leading goalscorer | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Abahani Limited Dhaka | Mohammedan SC | Muktijoddha SKC | Junior Obagbemiro (Brothers Union) | 16 |
| 2008–09 | Abahani Limited Dhaka | Mohammedan SC | Sheikh Russel KC | Alamu Bukola Olalekan (Mohammedan SC) | 18 |
Bangladesh League (2009–2011)
The league was renamed to Bangladesh League in 2009.
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Leading goalscorer | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Abahani Limited Dhaka | Mohammedan SC | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | Enamul Haque (Abahani Limited Dhaka) | 21 |
| 2010 | Sheikh Jamal DC | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | Sheikh Russel KC | James Moga (Muktijoddha SKC) | 19 |
Bangladesh Premier League (2012–2025)
The league was renamed to Bangladesh Premier League in 2012.
Bangladesh Football League (2025–present)
The league was renamed to Bangladesh Football League in 2025.
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Leading goalscorer | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | TBD | ||||
Total titles won
| Titles | Club | Winning seasons | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Mohammedan Sporting Club | 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988–89, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2024–25 | Dhaka |
| 17 | Abahani Limited Dhaka | 1974, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2007, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2015–16, 2017–18 | Dhaka |
| 7 | Dhaka Wanderers Club | 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960 | Dhaka |
| 5 | Team BJMC/BJIC/BIDC/EPIDC | 1967, 1968, 1970, 1973, 1979 | Dhaka |
| 5 | Bashundhara Kings | 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24 | Dhaka |
| 3 | Victoria Sporting Club | 1948, 1962, 1964 | Dhaka |
| 3 | Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | 2010, 2013–14, 2014–15 | Dhaka |
| 2 | Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra | 1997–98, 2000 | Dhaka |
| 2 | Brothers Union Limited | 2003–04, 2005 | Dhaka |
| 1 | East Pakistan Gymkhana | 1949 | Dhaka |
| 1 | Bengal Government Press | 1952 | Dhaka |
| 1 | Azad Sporting Club | 1958 | Dhaka |
| 1 | Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra | 2012–13 | Dhaka |
See also
- Bangladesh Premier League
- Dhaka Senior Division Football League
- Bangladesh Super Cup
- Bangladeshi football league system
- Football in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Women's Football League
- List of Dhaka Football League champions
Notes
- ^ a b The Dhaka Football League has been held since at least 1911. However, champions from before the Partition of India, particularly in the First Division, have not yet been officially recognized by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). In addition, a complete list of champions from its current three-tier structure during the British Raj is still incomplete and under research.[1]
- ^ Named "B.League" from 2007 to 2009, "Bangladesh League" from 2009 to 2011, "Bangladesh Premier League" from 2012 to 2025, "Bangladesh Football League" since 2025.
References
- ^ "Bangladesh - List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "BFF cancels football season". The Daily Star. 17 May 2020.