The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a cash reward of Tk 50 lakh for the National Women’s Football Team.
On Monday, the girls became champions in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship for the first time, BCB said in a press release issued on Wednesday.
“The women’s football team has made the whole nation proud with its exceptional performance and historic achievement. As a mark of our appreciation and support for their effort, I am declaring Tk 50 lakh for the entire team on behalf of the BCB,” said BCB President Nazmul Hassan.
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“I have no doubts that the SAFF triumph will greatly inspire sportsmen and women around the country and sports teams to strive for international glory in respective disciplines,” he added.