TL;DR:
- Bangladesh will compete in the Asian Esports Games 2024 in Bangkok from November 23 to December 2, participating in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) – Female and eFootball.
- The MLBB – Female team includes Zubaida Anjum Prabha, Rahma, Maryam, Meherunnessa, and Selina Sara, while ASM Nesar Uddin will represent in eFootball.
- Players were selected through a national qualifier organized by the Bangladesh Youth Development and Electronic Sports Association (BYDESA).
- This event offers Bangladesh an opportunity to showcase its growing presence in the competitive esports scene across Asia.
Bangladesh is set to make its mark in the upcoming Asian Esports Games 2024, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 23 to December 2, 2024. This prestigious event will bring together esports competitors from across Asia, including nations like Bhutan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, as they vie for top honors in various esports titles.
Bangladesh will participate in two major categories: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) – Female and eFootball. The national team for the MLBB – Female category consists of five skilled players: Zubaida Anjum Prabha, Rahma, Maryam, Meherunnessa, and Selina Sara. Representing Bangladesh in the eFootball category will be ASM Nesar Uddin.
The selection process for these teams was overseen by the Bangladesh Youth Development and Electronic Sports Association (BYDESA). The national qualifiers for the Asian Esports Games were held online, with the final teams chosen based on their performance. For the MLBB – Female team, the Bangladesh Esports Athlete Committee (BESAC) selected five players from a pool of 20 eligible candidates. Meanwhile, ASM Nesar Uddin secured his spot in the eFootball category after excelling in a previous national qualifier for the World Esports Games 2024.
The Asian Esports Games 2024 is a significant event for Bangladesh’s esports community, offering an opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage. This competition also highlights the growing importance of esports across Asia, with countries increasingly recognizing it as a legitimate competitive field.
“We are thrilled to see Bangladesh competing at such a high level in esports,” said an official from BYDESA. “It’s a great opportunity for our players to gain international experience and represent our country.”
The inclusion of esports in major international competitions like the Asian Esports Games reflects the rapid growth of this industry globally. For Bangladesh, this participation is not just about competition but also about fostering a deeper engagement with esports as a career pathway and cultural phenomenon.
As esports continues to rise in prominence across Asia, Bangladesh’s involvement in events such as these signals a bright future for the country’s gaming community.
Source: The Daily Star
