Substitute Mohammad Ibrahim scored in the 69th minute as Bangladesh defeated Bhutan 1-0 in Dhaka to begin their SAFF Championship campaign with three points.
Bangladesh face Bhutan in their SAFF Championship opener in Dhaka, seeking a winning start to their bid for a second regional title despite missing key players Hamza Choudhury and Farhaan Ali Wahid.
SAFF Championship 2026 begins in Dhaka on November 5. See Bangladesh's fixtures, groups, opponents and tournament schedule.
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