It was the 11th edition of the Independence Cup, the main domestic annual top tier clubs football tournament organized by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Dhaka Abahani is the defending champion, having defeated 3–0 goals Bashundhara Kings in the final of the tournament.
[11] All matches was held at BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
[12][13] The draw ceremony of the tournament was held on 23 November 2021 15:00 at 3rd floors of BFF house Motijheel, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Top two team's from each group will through Knockout stage.