Bangladesh is preparing for the SAFF Championship in November and aims to utilize the September FIFA window for crucial practice matches. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is currently deciding between participating in a tournament in Kyrgyzstan with three or four teams, including Lebanon, or hosting a tri-nation tournament in Dhaka. Kyrgyzstan has extended an invitation for Bangladesh to join the tournament. Mongolia has also indicated interest in participating in a Dhaka-based tournament. The BFF is weighing the logistical and competitive benefits of each option to determine the best preparation strategy. The goal is to refine the team’s form before the SAFF Championship, addressing potential concerns about match performance as highlighted by recent questions regarding past losses.