SK Jamal Dhanmondi
- Alias
- Sheikh Jamal
- Leagues Played
- Bangladesh Premier League 146 Bangladesh Federation Cup 23 Bangladesh Independence Cup 9 AFC Cup 6
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Wikipedia - Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (Bengali: শেখ জামাল ধানমন্ডি ক্লাব) is a professional football club based in the Dhanmondi area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The club competes in the Bangladesh Premier League, the top-flight of football in Bangladesh. It was known as Dhanmondi Club before adding the founder's name after turning into a limited company. Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club is one of the most successful football clubs in Bangladesh.
History
Dhanmondi Club took control of its current ground in Dhanmondi in 1962 when it was established. In 2004, the President of Dhanmondi Club and vice-president of Bangladesh Football Federation, Khairul Anwar Piaru was shot dead inside the club premises. In 2007, a court in Dhaka sentenced five people to death for his murder. In 2009, Dhanmondi Club was renamed to Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club after Sheikh Jamal, the brother of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Its occupation of the playground has been protested by Bangladesh Poribesh Abndolon, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association, and Institute of Architects, Bangladesh. Sheikh Jamal promised to play quality football when called up to the Bangladesh Premier League in 2010–11 season directly from the Dhaka Second Division League. The club was crowned champions in their inaugural season in the professional league.
The team is based in Dhanmondi, a bustling neighborhood in the capital city of Dhaka. SK Jamal Dhanmondi has a strong fan base that supports the team at home matches and on the road. The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home games at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
SK Jamal Dhanmondi has a reputation for playing an attacking style of soccer, with quick passing and creative playmaking. The team has had success in domestic competitions and has also competed in international tournaments.
Overall, SK Jamal Dhanmondi is a respected and competitive soccer team in Bangladesh, with a dedicated fan base and a history of success on the field.