Dhaka Derby Returns: Abahani vs Mohammedan Sold Out in Hours
Football fever grips the capital as the fiercest rivalry in Bangladeshi sport returns to a packed Bangabandhu Stadium.
In a Nutshell
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All 36,000 tickets sold out within hours.
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The derby returns after a two-season hiatus.
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Both clubs enter unbeaten this season.
Tickets for the storied Dhaka derby sold out in hours, setting the stage for a blockbuster night of football. This is placeholder editorial copy for the design preview, final reporting will replace this text before launch.
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Mehedi Hasan
Sports Correspondent
Mehedi Hasan reports for News Trial, covering the stories that matter with fast, fair and factual journalism. The world, in seconds.