Congratulating the SAFF-winning women footballers, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus said, the nation is grateful to you. The people of the country want success, and you have brought that success.
He said this after welcoming the women's football team at the state guest house Jamuna in the capital at 11 am on Saturday (November 2).
At the ceremony, the team, which defeated Nepal 2-1 in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship in Kathmandu on October 30, shared their dreams and struggles with the Chief Adviser.
At this time, the Chief Adviser said to the women footballers, I congratulate you on behalf of the entire nation for this success. The nation is grateful to you. The people of our country want success, and you have brought that success.
Bangladesh women's football team captain Sabina Khatun thanked the Chief Adviser for inviting them to the reception and said, "We feel honored to be able to attend the reception."
She said, "We have reached this stage after overcoming many obstacles. Not only the women's football team, but women in Bangladesh as a whole have to go through various struggles."
Sabina, who started her football career in 2009, recalled the contribution of her previous generation and said that the previous generation showed the courage to choose football as their love.
Sabina said, "Many of us come from ordinary families and have to help our families financially." She said, "Our salaries are not very high. We cannot help our families much with this salary."
The star striker became emotional while telling the stories of the struggles of some of her teammates, such as Maria Mander.
Winger Krishna requested the Chief Adviser to organize a friendly match for them outside Asia, especially with European Champions League winners Barcelona.
The Chief Adviser asked each player to write down their personal hopes, struggles and their various demands on separate pieces of paper and submit them to his office.
Professor Yunus said, "Don't hesitate to write whatever you want; we will try to fulfill your demands. If something can be done now, we will do it."