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With hours to go until kick-off, the National Stadium is already a vibrant spectacle, crowd eagerly awaiting the evening football clash between Bangladesh and Singapore.
The area around Paltan and Gulistan has been transformed into a carnival of football, hours before the match, reports UNB.
Gates opened at 2:30 PM, unleashing a steady stream of fans, predominantly young men and women, forming long queues at the entrances.
Inside the stadium complex, the atmosphere is electric. Fans are lining up to take photos with cutouts of their favorite players, particularly Hamza Chowdhury and Fahamidul Islam.
Many are waving placards proclaiming “Hamza, We Love You!” and displaying national flags while clad in Bangladesh jerseys.
This match is a significant moment, with optimism fueled by the inclusion of expatriate stars Hamza, Fahamidul, and Shamit Somra.
Although the 21,000-capacity stadium is sold out, the pre-match crowd indicates an extraordinary level of public interest.
The match also showcases a blend of traditional fan fervor with modern, corporate-level digital management.