Peter Butler

Bangladesh must rise above ‘terrible SAFF level’: Butler

Head coach Peter Butler described SAFF-level football as “terrible”, stressing that the Bangladesh women’s team must regularly compete at a much higher standard if they want to improve.
2 December 2025, 19:08 PM

Crisis within: How will BFF respond?

Bangladesh’s underwhelming performance in their 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Series, also involving Azerbaijan, has raised a serious concern -- whether the poor display stemmed from on-field lapses or from issues unfolding off the pitch.
28 November 2025, 02:00 AM

Internal and external disruptions crippling team, says Butler after Bangladesh’s loss to Malaysia

Bangladesh women's football team coach Peter Butler took full responsibility for the 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Series at the National Stadium on Wednesday, while also pointing to internal and external disruptions within the squad.
26 November 2025, 17:29 PM

Preparation the priority as women's Tri-Nation Series kicks off Wednesday

Butler welcomed the opportunity for more competitive exposure, saying he was "grateful" for international fixtures and noting how difficult it can be for arrange friendlies for women's teams.
26 November 2025, 04:30 AM

Women's team ‘on the right road’ before tri-nation tourney

The event forms part of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup build-up for the women in red and green.
24 November 2025, 18:05 PM

Butler's high-line defence exposed ruthlessly by Thailand

Bangladesh women's football team suffered a 5-1 defeat to Thailand in their second and final FIFA international friendly at the 72nd Anniversary Stadium in Bang Mod, Bangkok, on Monday.
27 October 2025, 14:18 PM

'We must stay realistic': Butler admits gulf in quality ahead of second Thailand friendly

The match will kick off at 5:00pm (Bangladesh time) at the 72nd Anniversary Stadium (Bang Mod), Bangkok.
26 October 2025, 13:17 PM

Butler slams players’ attitude after 3-0 defeat to Thailand

Bangladesh women's football team coach Peter Butler expressed anger and disappointment over what he described as "a lack of respect and bad manners" from some of his players following a 3-0 defeat against Thailand in the first of two FIFA international friendlies on Friday.
24 October 2025, 17:57 PM

Butler's charges suffer 3-0 defeat against Thailand

Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 defeat against Thailand in the first of their two FIFA friendly matches at the Bangkok Thonburi University Football Training Centre on Friday.
24 October 2025, 12:44 PM

First Thai test for Butler’s charges today

Peter Butler will look to prepare his charges for the challenges of next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup as Bangladesh women's football team take on a strong Thailand side in the first of two international friendly matches today.
24 October 2025, 04:00 AM

BFF appoints Cameron Lord to boost women’s team fitness

Dr. Lord brings a wealth of experience from his previous stints with A-League club Perth Glory, where he served as Head of Strength and Conditioning, and Egypt’s ZED FC.
22 October 2025, 14:35 PM

Women booters leave Dhaka for two friendlies in Bangkok

These fixtures are part of Bangladesh’s ongoing preparations for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. 
21 October 2025, 05:09 AM

Butler wants 'competitive performance' in Thailand friendlies, stronger tests before Asian Cup

The women in red and green are set to play two international matches against hosts Thailand on October 24 and 27.
20 October 2025, 13:53 PM

Cabrera at a crossroads

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera finds himself at a defining crossroads, blessed with a momentous opportunity to shape the very future of the country’s football.
11 October 2025, 01:30 AM

Learning the target, not qualification

The Bangladesh under-17 women's football team will depart for the UAE on Sunday morning for two preparatory matches against Syria and UAE before heading to Jordan for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.
5 October 2025, 03:00 AM

Women's football team ‘enjoying' KEPZ camp

Seven days into their preparations for next March's AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, Afeida Khandokar and her teammates are relishing the opportunity to train in a new, refreshing environment at the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Anwara, Chattogram.
4 October 2025, 03:00 AM

Japan tour cancelled as ‘Mission Australia’ hits roadblock

The Bangladesh women’s football team’s proposed tour of Japan in November, intended as preparation for next year’s Asian Cup in Australia, has been cancelled due to the hosts’ inability to accommodate the team during the specific window..In late August, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)
28 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Butler interested in guiding U-17s in Asian mission

After successfully guiding Bangladesh’s senior women’s team and under-20 women’s team to their maiden Asian Cup berths, head coach Peter Butler is willing to take on the challenge of leading the under-17 team in next month’s AFC Women’s U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
24 September 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh women set for Thailand friendlies in October

Both the senior and U-20 teams will begin a joint camp in mid-September under the supervision of head coach Peter Butler, who is expected to arrive in Dhaka around the same time following a much-deserved vacation.
26 August 2025, 12:34 PM

‘We have to be realistic’: Bangladesh women’s coach Butler on improving rankings

Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.
11 August 2025, 18:01 PM