| Rashedul Islam | |
| Fullname: | Md Rashedul Islam |
| Birth Date: | 6 June 1992 |
| Birth Place: | Faridpur, Bangladesh |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Fortis FC (Team manager) |
| Youthclubs1: | BKSP |
| Years3: | 2011–2013 |
| Clubs3: | Brothers Union |
| Years4: | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs4: | Victoria SC |
| Years1: | 2008–2010 |
| Clubs1: | Muktijoddha Sangsad |
| Years2: | 2010–2011 |
| Clubs2: | Feni SC |
| Nationalyears2: | 2008–2009 |
| Nationalteam2: | Bangladesh |
| Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2006 |
| Nationalteam1: | Bangladesh U17 |
| Ntupdate: | 02 August 2022 |
| Pcupdate: | 02 August 2022 |
Md Rashedul Islam (born 6 June 1992) is a former Bangladeshi footballer and sports journalist, who is currently serving as the team manager of Bangladesh Premier League club Fortis FC as well as an assistant coach of the club's youth setup.[1] A player of wide range, he used to play as a right back in his playing career.[2]
He was part of Bangladesh national team in 2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification, when he won his only cap for the national team. He represented the Bangladesh under-17 side in 2006 AFC U-17 Championship.
After his early retirement as a footballer, Rashedul started his career with The Daily Samakal as a sports journalist. Later, he went on to join Prothom Alo where he won several awards for his works in sports journalism.[3] [4] In 2022, alongside his journalism career, Rashedul returned to football as he joined newly promoted top-tier club Fortis FC.[5] [6]
In 2006, Rashedul Islam played for Bangladesh under-17 team in 2006 AFC U-17 Championship held in Singapore.[7]
On 30 April 2009, Rashedul made his senior team debut in a 3–0 win against Macau in 2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification under Brazilian coach Dido.[8] [9]