An image for the Bangladesh under-19 women's national football teamDHAKA, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh under-19 women's national football team off to a flying start in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship, thrashing Bhutan by 12-0 goals held at Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal today (Saturday). The winners led the first half by 4-0 goals. Alpi Akter scored a hat-trick with 3 goals in the 73rd, 86th and 90+5th minutes while Mamoni Chakma and skipper Arpita Biswas scored a lone goal each in the 28th and 90+4th minutes for Bangladesh in the one-sided affair. Bangladesh will play their remaining matches of the tournament against India and Nepal on February 2 and 4, respectively, at the same venue. The top two teams will play the final to be held on February 7.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 31, 2026 11:00 UTC