Rashedul Islam

Md Rashedul Islam (born 6 June 1992) is a former Bangladeshi footballer and sports journalist, who is currently serving as the team manager of Bangladesh Premier League club Fortis FC as well as an assistant coach of the club's youth setup.^[1] A player of wide range, he used to play as a right back in his playing career.^[2]

Rashedul Islam

Rashedul with Fortis FC in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Md Rashedul Islam
Date of birth	(1992-06-06) 6 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Faridpur, Bangladesh
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Fortis FC (Team manager)
Youth career
	BKSP
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2010	Muktijoddha Sangsad
2010–2011	Feni SC
2011–2013	Brothers Union
2013–2014	Victoria SC
International career‡
2006	Bangladesh U17
2008–2009	Bangladesh	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02 August 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02 August 2022

He was part of Bangladesh national team in 2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification, when he won his only cap for the national team. He represented the Bangladesh under-17 side in 2006 AFC U-17 Championship.

After his early retirement as a footballer, Rashedul started his career with The Daily Samakal as a sports journalist. Later, he went on to join Prothom Alo where he won several awards for his works in sports journalism.^[3][4] In 2022, alongside his journalism career, Rashedul returned to football as he joined newly promoted top-tier club Fortis FC.^[5][6]

International career

In 2006, Rashedul Islam played for Bangladesh under-17 team in 2006 AFC U-17 Championship held in Singapore.^[7]

On 30 April 2009, Rashedul made his senior team debut in a 3–0 win against Macau in 2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification under Brazilian coach Dido.^[8][9]