DHAKA, Nov 9, 2024 (BSS)- The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has 
announced a cash reward of Taka 1.5 crore for the national women's football 
team following their historic triumph in the seven-nation SAFF Women's 
Championship held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The decision came out after the first meeting of the newly-elected BFF 
executive committee, led by its President Tabith Awal held at BFF Bhaban 
today (Saturday).

After the meeting, BFF executive member Amirul Islam Babu said a decision has 
been taken to give a cash reward of Taka one and half crore to the SAFF 
champions women's football team on behalf of BFF and the cash reward would be 
given through a formal ceremony soon.

Not only the players, but everyone who is with the team is covered by this 
reward, he added.
 
The announcement from BFF must have encouraged the players of women's 
football team to perform on the field, including skipper Sabina Khatun, who 
have played a major role in the team's success.

Earlier, Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan gave a reward of 
Taka one crore to the SAFF women's team.
 
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) also announced a reward of Taka 20 lakh 
for Sabina and Co. who rewrites the history by winning the prestigious title 
for the second time in a row beating hosts Nepal by 2-1 goals in the final.

Apart from cash reward, the BFF also finalised the formation of several 
committees in the first meeting.