Sports Enthusiast

From the Stadium Stands to the World

Nearly 200 live international cricket and football matches across Bangladesh and abroad — sport, travel, culture and song.

~200Live Matches
4Countries
~30Sports Songs
2025 · FIFA Feature

A line from “Jole Utho Bangladesh” reached the official FIFA World Cup page — a global stage for Bangladeshi lyrics.

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01 — The Journey

Passion Beyond the Pitch

What began with watching an international match live from the stadium in 2002 has evolved into a journey of nearly 200 live international cricket and football matches.

This passion has become a gateway to travel, cultural exploration and international connections — extending to Sri Lanka, the UAE, Qatar and India. Each destination added a distinctive chapter to his relationship with the world of sports.

Around 30 songs have been written around sports, national pride, motivation and the spirit of competition — a distinctive intersection between songwriting and sporting culture.

At the stadium
02 — Memorable Chapters

Matches Beyond Borders

Four countries. Four years. Watching the game live — from Dambulla to Lusail, Dubai to Chepauk.

2024 India

IPL Nights in India

Two IPL matches across Chennai and Kolkata — the roar of Chepauk and the lights of Eden Gardens.

IPL KKR vs PBKS, Eden Gardens
26 Apr KKR vs PBKS · Eden Gardens, Kolkata
IPL CSK vs LSG, Chepauk
23 Apr CSK vs LSG · Chepauk, Chennai
2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup — Qatar

Three nights that defined a lifetime of football: both semi-finals and the Final — with the Bangladesh flag in the stands.

Argentina vs France Final, Lusail
18 Dec FINAL · ARG vs FRA · Lusail
France vs Morocco SF, Al Bayt
15 Dec SEMI · FRA vs MAR · Al Bayt
Argentina vs Croatia SF, Lusail
14 Dec SEMI · ARG vs CRO · Lusail
2018 UAE

Asia Cup in the Emirates

Three Asia Cup matches across Dubai and Abu Dhabi — following the Tigers on foreign soil.

BAN vs IND Asia Cup Dubai
21 Sep BAN vs IND · Dubai
BAN vs AFG Asia Cup Abu Dhabi
20 Sep BAN vs AFG · Abu Dhabi
BAN vs SL Asia Cup Dubai
15 Sep BAN vs SL · Dubai
2017 Sri Lanka

Series in Sri Lanka

Two ODIs at Dambulla — the first overseas chapter of watching Bangladesh live abroad.

BAN vs SL 2nd ODI Dambulla
28 Mar 2nd ODI · Dambulla
BAN vs SL 1st ODI Dambulla
25 Mar 1st ODI · Dambulla
03 — Global Stage · FIFA
FIFA · Official Feature

When a Lyric Met the World Cup

In February 2025, the official FIFA World Cup Facebook page shared a line that millions of Bangladeshis already carry in their hearts.

লাল-সবুজের বিজয় নিশান হাতে হাতে ছড়িয়ে দাও From “Jole Utho Bangladesh” — Robiul Islam Jibon

The post highlighted Bangladeshi footballer Sheikh Morsalin, and with him the patriotic lyric travelled to a global audience. The Daily Star later reported the moment: Jibon’s words had been featured on FIFA’s official page — a rare bridge between Bangla songwriting and the world’s biggest football stage.

Not a stadium seat this time — a digital feature that carried his writing beyond the pitch.

Read in The Daily Star
FIFA World Cup official Facebook post
FIFA World Cup 19 February 2025 Open post →
04 — On the Screen

Caught on Live TV

Crowd moments captured by live television — from Mirpur to Dambulla and beyond. Frames from broadcast feeds, newest first.

05 — Creative Intersection

Sports Song

Songs written around sports, national pride and the spirit of competition.

Jole Utho Bangladesh Durbin · 2011 Cricket World Cup Joy Hobei Hobe Imran & Porshi · Bangladesh Cricket Mashrafe Abrar Siam · Mashrafe Bin Mortaza Jite Libe Naved feat. Dripto · Rajshahi Warriors Oporajeyo Nemesis & Xefer · Shakib Al Hasan Play for the Game Tausif · 2011 Cricket World Cup Math Kapabe Dhaka Shamim & Hasib · Dhaka Platoon Lorbe Ebar Bangladesh Yusuf Riyad · 2021 T20 World Cup Jitbo Amra Tasnim Anika · 2023 Cricket World Cup Praner Khela Football Shilpi Bishwas · Bangladesh Football Sylhet Sunrisers Apeiruss ft Niloy & Saami · Sylhet Sunrisers Koti Praner Asha (Bangladesh) Doorbin · T20 World Cup 2014
06 — Keepsakes

Legendary Autograph

Personal messages from two of cricket’s greatest names — dedicated to Jibon.

Autograph from Sachin Tendulkar for Jibon
Sachin Tendulkar “To Jibon — Best wishes” 6 March 2021 · Mayfair Hotels
Autograph from Brian Lara for Jibon
Brian Lara “To Jibon — All the best” 11 March 2021 · Mayfair Hotels
07 — The Journey Continues

Stadiums as Places of Memory

What began with a single live match in 2002 has grown into a journey encompassing sport, travel, culture, creativity and international connection. Stadiums have become places where music, memories and moments of global sporting history come together.