On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the State Guest House Jamuna, Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus invited the Bangladesh women’s football team to convey national congratulations for their consecutive victory in the SAFF Women’s Championship.
The Bengal Tigresses defeated their hosts, Nepal, with a score of 2-1 in the climactic finale on Wednesday in Kathmandu. We expect them to arrive in Dhaka at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday.
An open-top bus will welcome Sabina Khatun and her teammates after their inaugural South African Football Federation triumph in 2022, during which they also defeated Nepal at the same venue.
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, has requested that all members of the Bangladesh women’s football team, victorious in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) championship, articulate their individual objectives, obstacles, and requirements.
The main adviser acknowledged the players’ concerns and assured them that these issues would receive priority. Sabina Khatun, the squad captain, conveyed her appreciation to the chief advisor and remarked that they had overcome significant challenges to reach their present status.
The youth and sports adviser, Asif Mahmud, stated that the players of women’s football teams will surpass the committee members in significance in the future. The main adviser underlined that women in Bangladesh often attain their positions after overcoming substantial hurdles.
Captain Sabina highlighted Maria Manda, raised only by her mother and hailing from the renowned Kalsindur village in Mymensingh, as a representative of the difficulties encountered by her colleagues.
Striker Krishna Rani Sarkar requested the chief adviser to arrange an international friendly match for the team. She explicitly articulated her desire to compete against Barcelona, the reigning champions of the European Championship.
Monika Chakma, a midfielder, articulated the difficulties she encounters as a player originating from the remote area of Laxmichhari upazila in Khagrachhari. Swapna Rani, a fellow midfielder, noted the inadequate playing infrastructure in the Ranisankail upazila of Thakurgaon, her native district.