Wari Club Dhaka

In 1898, after the discontinuation of Wellington Club, a few of its sports-loving members decided to form the Wari Club.[9][10] During the British rule in India, Rai Bahadur Surendranath Rai played a key role in forming the club.[8] After gaining popularity, the club in 1930, found their playing field at Paltan ground in Dacca. The first success came in 1910 at Cooch Behar, when Wari defeated the British Kings' House club at a tournament.[8]

In the prestigious IFA Shield tournament,[note 1] they had moderate success till 1945. One of their most noteworthy achievements came in 1917, when they defeated defending champions Lincoln Club in Calcutta.[8]

Since its establishment, the D.C. of Dhaka District became the clubs president without facing any competition.[11] Wari Club gained popularity in 1978, as they defeated Abahani Krira Chakra in the Dhaka League.[11] The team is currently competing in the Bangladesh Championship League.[12][13]

Wari Club Dhaka squad for 2022–23 season.

As of 26 January 2023

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  BAN Robiul Islam Biddut 2 DF  BAN Nayon Hosen 3 DF  BAN Sajib Bairgi 4 DF  BAN Ashiqur Rahman Bhuiyan 5 DF  BAN Ridoy Chondro Barman 6 MF  BAN Ajfer Akib Jabed 7 MF  BAN Md Rakib 8 MF  BAN Sojol Ahmed 9 MF  BAN Md Jibon Mia 10 FW  BAN Md Ali Akbor 11 FW  BAN Md Naimul Ahmed Shakil 12 MF  BAN Porimal Baidya 13 DF  BAN Md Moshur Rahman 14 MF  BAN Emon Barua 15 MF  BAN Shazzad Iqbal 16 MF  BAN Md Raja Ansari 17 MF  BAN Md Atif Khan 18 MF  BAN Md Manik

No. Pos. Nation Player 19 DF  BAN Riaz Choiyal 20 FW  BAN Md Rabby Hossen Rahul 21 FW  BAN Md Sabbir Hossain 22 GK  BAN Omar Sharif 23 DF  BAN Hafizur Rahman 24 DF  BAN Md Rabiul Islam Labu 25 GK  BAN Showkat Mia 26 DF  BAN Md Abir Hasan 27 MF  BAN Md Zahid Hossain Nipu 28 FW  BAN Md Insun Hossain 29 DF  BAN Joyonto Lal 30 GK  BAN Md Abdur Rahman 31 DF  BAN Md Nayan Hossain 32 DF  BAN Md Sumon Miah 33 MF  BAN Md Habibur Rahman 34 DF  BAN Sree Sourov Chandra 35 MF  BAN Md Kanon Babu

The club also has cricket, hockey, volleyball, and table tennis departments. The hockey team also started to do well as it became Dhaka Hockey League runners-up in 1953 and then champions in 1964.[8]

Success also followed the table tennis team, when Wari won the "Akhtar Memorial Table Tennis Tournament" in 1976 and 1977.[8] Its volleyball team also achieved success as they became the dominant team in the 1970s and 80s, winning leagues on numerous occasions.

• Nar Narayan Shield
  • Winners (1): 1948[8]

• List of football clubs in Bangladesh
• History of football in Bangladesh

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• Wari Club Dhaka at Elevensports
• Wari Club Dhaka at Scorebing