Sheikh Jamal
Wikipedia - Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (Bengali: শেখ জামাল ধানমন্ডি ক্লাব) is a professional football club based in the Dhanmondi area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The club competes in the Bangladesh Premier League, the top-flight of football in Bangladesh. It was known as Dhanmondi Club before adding the founder's name after turning into a limited company. Sheikh Jamal Club is one of the most successful football clubs in Bangladesh.
History
Dhanmondi Club took control of its current ground in Dhanmondi in 1962 when it was established. In 2004, the President of Dhanmondi Club and vice-president of Bangladesh Football Federation, Khairul Anwar Piaru was shot dead inside the club premises. In 2007, a court in Dhaka sentenced five people to death for his murder. In 2009, the club was renamed Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club after Sheikh Jamal, a brother of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The club's occupation of the playground has been protested by Bangladesh Poribesh Abndolon, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association, and Institute of Architects, Bangladesh. The club promised to play quality football when called up to the Bangladesh Premier League in 2010–11 season directly from the Dhaka Second Division League. The club was crowned champions in their inaugural season in the professional league.
The team competes in the Bangladesh Premier League, the top tier of football in the country, and has garnered numerous titles and accolades over the years. Sheikh Jamal is recognized for its strong youth development programs, which have produced many talented players who have gone on to represent the national team.
The club's colors are typically blue and yellow, and they play their home matches at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, where passionate fans gather to support their team. Sheikh Jamal is not only a symbol of sporting excellence but also a community hub, fostering a sense of pride and unity among its supporters.
With a focus on teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship, Sheikh Jamal continues to strive for success both domestically and in regional competitions, aiming to elevate Bangladeshi football on the international stage.