[1][2] TMC politician and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee launched the DHFC in 2022.

The IFA allowed DHFC to participate in CFL First Division, the third tier of Calcutta Football League.

The club then appointed former Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters head coach Kibu Vicuña for the upcoming league season.

[8] Later in August 2023, the club qualified for I-League 3 ahead of the inaugural season kick-off.

[12][13][14] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.