Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (Nov 9) handed over cheques among players, coaches and officials of Bangladesh Women's National Football team for winning the SAFF Women's Championship 2022 in September. She handed over the cheques at a programme held at the Shapla Hall of Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
The event was held to accord reception and give away money and financial honorarium to members of the Bangladesh Women's National Football team for their outstanding performance in SAFF championship. Each player received a cheque of Tk five lakh while each coach and other officials received Tk two lakh each, local media reported.
Bangladesh women's team lifted the SAFF title 2022 by beating four-times finalist and hosts Nepal 3-1 in Kathmandu on Sep 19 last.
Captain Sabina Khatun, head coach Golam Rabbani and other players handed over the SAFF Trophy to the PM.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Zahid Ahsan Russel, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Kazi Md Salah Uddin, and Youth & Sports secretary Mesbah Uddin also present at the programme.
A video-documentary on SAFF Women Championship-2022 was screened at the function.
