Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today received the SAFF-winning Bangladesh women’s football team, as its members shared their dreams and the daily struggles they face with the head of the government.
The footballers were apprised of their dream when they met the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
Prof Yunus carefully listened to the demands of the victorious players and promised to address them on a priority basis as the women football heroes defeated Nepal by 2-1 goals in the final match of the seventh SAFF Women’s Championship in Kathmandu on October 30.
“I congratulate you on behalf of the whole nation on achieving this success. The nation is grateful to you. The people of our country want success. You have brought us the success,” the CA said.
Captain Sabina Khatun thanked Prof Yunus for hosting them and said they felt honoured to be able to join the reception.
“We have come to this stage by overcoming a lot of barriers. It is not just the women’s football team, but women in general in Bangladesh face many struggles,” she said.
Advisers Asif Mahmud, Supradip Chakma, Bidhan Roy, and Nurjahan Begum, among others, were present.
Coach Peter Butler and manager Mahmuda Akter also attended the function.
