Prime Minister Tarique Rahman revealed his football allegiance during a media interaction amid the global World Cup excitement. On Tuesday, June 16, at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka, he attended a meeting with journalists. When senior journalist Suman Mahmud asked which team he supports in the ongoing World Cup, the Prime Minister replied that he had lived in a certain country for a long time, suggesting that this might indicate his preferred team.

Following his remark, many assumed that he supports England, as he spent a significant part of his political life in the United Kingdom. His comment quickly sparked discussion among football enthusiasts, adding to the festive World Cup atmosphere across the country.

The Prime Minister’s casual revelation has become a talking point among fans, reflecting how deeply the World Cup fever has reached all levels of society in Bangladesh.