The 'Development Cup Football Tournament 2021' has been organized in 64 districts of the country with the participation of talented under-15 football players selected from the grassroots level at the initiative of the Directorate of Sports, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth and Sports of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Md. Zahid Ahsan Russell, MP inaugurated the National Level Competition named 'Development Cup Football Tournament 2021' at Government Physical Education College, Mohammadpur today, 28 February 2021 at 10.00 am. Mr. Md. Akhter Hossain, Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports and Mr. A. K. M. Masudur Rahman, Director (Joint Secretary), Directorate of Sports were also present there.

Honorable President of BFF Kazi Md. Salahuddin said "Organizing 'Development Cup Football Tournament 2020-21' with the participation of talented under-15 football players from 64 districts of the country at the initiative of Directorate of Sports and Ministry of Youth and Sports is a commendable initiative. Many talented football players will come out through this competition. On behalf of the Bangladesh Football Federation, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the officers and employees who have been working tirelessly for the successful implementation of this initiative of the Directorate of Sports and the Ministry of Youth and Sports."