the head coach of the BFF Elite Academy, and included only Elite Academy players. Although Bangladesh defeated hosts Sri Lanka U17 5–0, Miraj was not able to put his name on the scoresheet, he responded in the following group-stage game, with a hat-trick against Malidives U17 in a 5–1 win, on 7 September 2022. On 12 September 2022, Miraj scored against India U17, in the semi-final, he dribbled past two defenders before being fouled and earned a penalty, which he later converted. However, Bangladesh crashed out of the tournament with a 1–2 defeat. Nonetheless, Miraj's performances during the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers was disappointing, as hosts Bangladesh were unable to qualify for the main tournament after being thrashed 4–0 by Yeman U17. Personal life Miraj is the youngest among three brothers and was brought up in his fathers rented house in Jhalokati municipality area. His eldest brother works in the Bangladesh Army while the middle one worked as a Auto rickshaw driver. According to Miraj his brothers played an integral role in convincing his parents to let him pursue football as a career and his eventual admission into Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), where Miraj would also be able to complete his education. Career statistics Club International goals Youth Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first. Honours Individual SAFF U-17 Championship top scorer: 2022 References External links Mirajul Islam at soccerway.com Living people 2006 births People from Jhalokati district Association football forwards Mohammedan SC (Dhaka) players Bangladesh Football Premier League players Bangladeshi footballers Bangladesh youth international footballers