DHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today congratulated the Bangladesh Women's National Futsal Team over clinching the title of the SAFF Women's Futsal Champions, held for the first time.

In a facebook post on his verified page, Tarique Rahman said, "Amid the campaign trail, I have come across some inspiring news for Bangladesh. Congratulations to our Women's Futsal Team on becoming the SAFF Women's Futsal Champions."

Praising the team's achievement, the BNP chief added, "Their sportsmanship and talent showed what is possible even with limited resources. Our vision must be to nurture and empower them further, so they can take Bangladesh's pride and potential to the global stage."

Earlier, Bangladesh clinched the inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship, thrashing their Maldives counterpart by 14-2 goals at Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand today.

In the proceeding, Bangladesh skipper Sabina Khatun once again led from the front to her side scoring four goals in the 6th, 14th, 23rd and 26th minutes while Lipi Akter also slammed hat-trick with three goals in the 17th, 18th and 31st minutes.

Krishna Rani Sarkar struck twice in the 17th and 32nd minutes while Noushan Jahan, Sumaya Matsushima, Nilufa Yeasmin Nila, Mehenur Akter , Masura Parvin in the 18th, 24th , 30th and 32nd minutes respectively.