It currently competes in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the top tier of Bangladeshi football.

[5] The club won their first major domestic trophy in 2016 by winning the 2016 Independence Cup under the guidance of Slovak coach Jozef Pavlik.

In late 1970s, Didarul Alam Chowdhury was inspired by the Dhaka-based club Abahani Limited Dhaka.

The Blue Pirates made a strong comeback in next season becoming Champion of 2013-14 BCL & came back to top tier.

In November 2014, Tarafder Ruhul Amin of Saif Powertec Limited became chairman of Chittagong Abahani Directorial Board.

Chittagong Abahani won the tournament beating Kolkata giant East Bengal in final.

The port city outfit gave their arrival message as a rising giant with this tournament.

In May 2016, Chittagong Abahani won 2016 Independence Cup under their first ever foreign coach Jozef Pavlik.

[14] However, the Blue Pirates performed down in 2018–19 season as they knocked out from both tournaments in quarterfinal & obtained 8th position in the league.

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However, the club also plays their home matches at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium of Munshiganj.