Dhaka: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has accorded a reception to the Bangladesh team for becoming champions in the SAFF U-20 Championship. The reception ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the DNCC Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan, where each member of the champion team was awarded a cheque of Taka 50,000, a crest, and a commemorative gift from the city corporation. Coaching staff of the team were also honored with crests.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, DNCC Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton attended the program as the chief guest, while Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal was present as a special guest. DNCC Chief Executive Officer Md Asaduzzaman delivered the welcome speech. Speaking as the chief guest, the DNCC administrator stated that the country’s football journey has begun anew. Under the direction of the Prime Minister, initiatives are being taken to recover and open up unused land across the country for sports by removing illegal occupation.
Addressing the players, he said, “We believe future national team footballers will emerge from among you. For us, money is not the priority, our main goal is to honor and inspire you.” BFF President Tabith Awal expressed gratitude to the DNCC administrator for being a supportive patron of sports. He remarked that city corporations have a significant role in the development of sports in the country, emphasizing that sports teach unity in society and are essential for maintaining a healthy community.
Among others present at the event were BFF Vice President Fahad Mohammad Ahmed Karim, members of the Bangladesh U-20 football team, DNCC Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, Chief Engineer Brigadier General Syed Rakibul Hasan, along with officials from both BFF and DNCC.