1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup

1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup was the 1st season of the Bangabandhu Cup. The 1st edition run from December 1996 to 10 January 1997. A Malaysia Red went on to win the cup after defeating the PSM Ujungpandang 2–1 in the finals.

Format
In group stage twelve teams divided into four groups of three teams, playing a single match round-robin. The teams finishing first in each group qualified for the Semi-finals.