BKSP felt louder, brighter, and a touch prouder on Thursday when Sohan walked through its gates. The Chandpur-born prodigy, already carrying the tag of Bangladesh’s “Mini Messi,” created the sort of buzz usually reserved for senior national stars. Kids whispered his name, coaches leaned in for a closer look, and even the seasoned staff paused to watch his first touches.
The academy’s Director General, Brigadier General Md Munirul Islam, greeted Sohan and his father with genuine warmth. He didn’t hide his curiosity. He asked about Sohan’s early steps in football and the boy’s rise to social-media fame. Then he took Sohan straight to the pitch, where the young talent began dancing with the ball as if it were an old friend.
The Director General couldn’t resist joining in. He knocked the ball back and forth with the boy, smiling as Sohan glided across the grass with the calmness of someone far older. It didn’t feel like a test; it felt like the first page of a story.
“We will start with a trial-based programme,” the DG explained after the session. The words carried both encouragement and responsibility. “We will then decide on his inclusion in the regular structure after further assessment. BKSP will give him full support to become one of the finest footballers in the country.”
It was firm, clear, and hopeful. The academy knows talent when it sees it, and it knows how fragile early fame can be.
Sohan moved into the girls’ hostel for now due to his age. Coach Achiya Khatun will oversee him, ensuring he trains safely and grows with proper guidance. It’s a practical arrangement, not a demotion, and the staff want to protect him while his football identity develops.
His father, Md Sohel, felt the moment deeply. He thanked the Director General for opening BKSP’s doors and expressed gratitude to the Chandpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer for helping make the move possible. The pride in his eyes told a story of sacrifice, hope, and a dream now taking shape inside the country’s best sports academy.
Sohan didn’t make speeches. He didn’t need to. His feet spoke for him. The academy watched every touch, every shift of balance, every flash of confidence. He looked at home on that field.
Bangladesh has celebrated teenage sensations before, but very few get this close to a structured development path at such a young age. BKSP treat this as an opportunity, not a gamble. Sohan brings raw flair. BKSP bring discipline, coaching, and a system built to turn lively talents into real footballers.
The journey starts now. The tag “Mini Messi” might flatter him, but it’s his courage to step into BKSP—and the work he puts in from this week, that will decide whether the nickname becomes legacy or memory.
