National team players got the opportunity to train on the field together from October 24, ahead of the two-match Mujib Barsho Fifa International Friendly Series against Nepal the following month. Police Football Club brought back Sri Lankan coach Packeer Ali to Bangladesh once again as new head coach. The former Abahani defender said during the pre-tournament press conference that he has a young team and hopes to give a run for their money to every opponent. Former winners Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited and Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra kept former national team head coaches Shafiqul Islam Manik and Saiful Bari Titu respectively. The name of interim head coach Mahidur Rahman Miraj was also announced on the same day.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 21, 2020 15:17 UTC