A women's football match in Bangladesh was cancelled due to Islamist protests, marking the second such event recently. Demonstrators, including students and teachers, opposed female participation in football, citing it as un-Islamic. The Bangladesh Football Federation condemned the disruptions, emphasising women's rights to engage in sports.
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