After being stranded for a few days, the Bangladesh football team reached Nepal’s Tribhuvan Airport this morning (Thursday). They will return home on a special flight after 11:30 am. Jamal and Rakibra are returning home quickly with the joint efforts of the BFF, the embassy in Kathmandu and the Bangladesh government. Journalists who were covering the Bangladesh-Nepal match are also being brought back on the same flight.
Recently, the government in Nepal fell due to student and public protests. As a result, flights to the country were suspended from noon on September 9 until yesterday afternoon. When flights resumed in the evening, the BFF took steps to return the team by today.
The Bangladesh football team went to Kathmandu to play two matches. The match was not played on September 9 as the movement started on September 8. Therefore, Bangladesh tried to return home on September 9. The flight was canceled as the airport was closed. As a result, the Jamals were confined to the hotel for the last two days.
Earlier, on September 8, when the Kathmandu protests in Nepal turned violent, the Bangladesh team’s practice was canceled. A curfew was declared to bring the situation under control, and the next day’s match was canceled. There was even arson near the team hotel where the Jamals were staying. As a result, the footballers were trapped in the hotel. The Bangladesh government and the BFF were keeping a close watch on them to keep them safe. At that time, the footballers spent time in the gym there.
FAQ
Why was the Bangladesh football team stranded in Nepal?
The team was stranded due to violent student and public protests in Nepal, which led to airport closures and flight suspensions.
When did the Bangladesh football team finally leave Nepal?
The team left Nepal on a special flight on Thursday morning, after being stranded for a few days.
Who helped ensure the safe return of the team?
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, and the Bangladesh government coordinated to bring the team home safely.
Were journalists also affected by the flight disruptions?
Yes, journalists covering the Bangladesh-Nepal match were also brought back on the same special flight.