Sanjida Akhter

Sanjida scores but loses to Sabina's Kickstart FC

Bangladesh captain Sabina came on as substitute in the 86th minute

Sanjida makes Indian Women's League debut

Bangladesh forward Sanjida Akhter made her debut in the Indian Women’s League for East Bengal FC in a match against Odisha FC on Tuesday. The 22-year-old became the first Bangladesh player to represent the club but couldn’t mark the occasion with a win as the match ended in a goalless draw. Photo: Facebook 

‘Great opportunity’ for Sabina, Sanjida

The chance to test one's mettle in foreign leagues had been an uncommon occurrence for Bangladeshi sportspersons, particularly women. Two female footballers, however, now have such an opportunity following a frustrating period which was preceded by exceptional success.

Sanjida gets iPhone, others money they had lost

Bangladesh Football Federation on Saturday reimbursed money to the SAFF Women’s Champion team members, some of whom had lost dollars and valuables following their arrival from Kathmandu on Thursday.

'Aspiring girls won't face barriers anymore'

Sanjida Akhter has been one of the poster girls of Bangladesh football since she began her journey with Bangladesh's Under-16 side in 2014. The 21-year-old forward, now studying economics at a private university but struggling to attend classes due to training sessions, became the centre of discussion after an emotional Facebook status ahead of the SAFF Women's Championship final won the nation's hearts. The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman talked to her regarding that status alongside different aspects of women's football. The excerpts are below:

Sanjida's dream reflects that of millions

Bangladesh women’s football team’s midfielder Sanjida Akhter has urged for the countrymen to pray for the team ahead of tomorrow’s SAFF Women’s Championship final against Nepal.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Sanjida scores but loses to Sabina's Kickstart FC

Bangladesh captain Sabina came on as substitute in the 86th minute

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Sanjida makes Indian Women's League debut

Bangladesh forward Sanjida Akhter made her debut in the Indian Women’s League for East Bengal FC in a match against Odisha FC on Tuesday. The 22-year-old became the first Bangladesh player to represent the club but couldn’t mark the occasion with a win as the match ended in a goalless draw. Photo: Facebook 

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

‘Great opportunity’ for Sabina, Sanjida

The chance to test one's mettle in foreign leagues had been an uncommon occurrence for Bangladeshi sportspersons, particularly women. Two female footballers, however, now have such an opportunity following a frustrating period which was preceded by exceptional success.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

Sanjida gets iPhone, others money they had lost

Bangladesh Football Federation on Saturday reimbursed money to the SAFF Women’s Champion team members, some of whom had lost dollars and valuables following their arrival from Kathmandu on Thursday.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

'Aspiring girls won't face barriers anymore'

Sanjida Akhter has been one of the poster girls of Bangladesh football since she began her journey with Bangladesh's Under-16 side in 2014. The 21-year-old forward, now studying economics at a private university but struggling to attend classes due to training sessions, became the centre of discussion after an emotional Facebook status ahead of the SAFF Women's Championship final won the nation's hearts. The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman talked to her regarding that status alongside different aspects of women's football. The excerpts are below:

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Sanjida's dream reflects that of millions

Bangladesh women’s football team’s midfielder Sanjida Akhter has urged for the countrymen to pray for the team ahead of tomorrow’s SAFF Women’s Championship final against Nepal.