The 2019–20 Bangladesh Women's Football League, also known as the Tricotex Bangladesh Women's Football League 2019–20 due to sponsorship reason, it was the 3rd season of domestic women's club football competition in Bangladesh hosted and organized by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). In this edition, 7 teams were participated.[5]
The league has begun from 22 February 2020.[6][7] On 16 March Bangladesh suspended all competition due to the coronavirus pandemic.[8] However, BFF said that the league season will resume in early November.
Effects of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic
On 16 March 2020, All sorts of sports activities in Bangladesh were postponed until 31 March as a precaution to combat the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
In August 2020, BFF's women's football committee chairman Mahfuza Akter Kiron stated that the postponed season of Bangladesh Women's Football League will resume in the first week of November. They also asked the clubs to start preparation through letters.
Seven teams participated in the league.[10] Former champions Abahani Limited Dhaka not participating in this edition.[11] Every team will play for first time in the league. Begum Anowara SC first time participate of women football league. Bashundhara Kings is the only team from men's premier league to participate. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club & Sheikh Russel KC were about to participate but withdrew their name just before the transfer window ends while Cumilla United & MK Gallactico Sylhet confirmed their participation lately.
