, July 3 -- When the final whistle blew at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on July 2, 2025, the roar from the Bangladesh women's national football team could be felt across the nation. They had done it-secured their first-ever spot in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 , to be played under the bright lights of Australia. In the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification tournament, the 2-1 victory over Myanmar wasn't just a win; it was a moment that united a country, sparked joy in every corner, and put Bangladeshi women's football on the global map. And at the heart of it all was 21-year-old Ritu Porna Chakma , a young woman from Rangamati whose two breathtaking goals turned a dream into reality.
A Star Born in the Hills
Ritu's story feels like i...
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