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BCB announces Tk 50-lakh reward for Bangladesh Women's Football Team
DHAKA, 21 Sept -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) became the first one to announce a cash reward for the National Women's Football team which created a history by becoming the champions in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship for the first time.
The BCB President Nazmul Hassan, MP, who has lauded the success of the women footballers, said the cash incentive is BDT 50lakh.
"The women's football team has made the whole nation proud with its exceptional performance and historic achievement," he said.
"As a mark of our appreciation and support for their effort, I am declaring Taka 50 lakh for the entire team on behalf of the BCB."
"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."