[3] In 2017, Arif joined country's top division side Chittagong Abahani to participate in the 2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League.
Nonetheless, he failed to make a league appearance for the club and eventually departed during the mid-season transfer window.
He had a dream journey with Arambagh KS as his career got a breakthrough under former Bangladesh national team head coach Maruful Haque here.
Arif made his senior debut against Laos during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match on 9 June 2019.
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