Prof Yunus congratulates Bangladesh football team on India win
Bangladesh’s chief adviser, Prof Muhammad Yunus, has praised the national football team following their 1-0 triumph over India in AFC Asian Cup qualifying action. The victory ended a 22-year drought in competitive matches against their regional rivals and marked the squad’s first win under what observers are calling the Hamza Era.
Sheikh Morsalin scored the decisive goal in Dhaka, securing three points that likely position Bangladesh third in their group ahead of their larger neighbor. Yunus characterized the result as inspiration for millions of young people who view athletics as a positive force, emphasizing that sports contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
The chief adviser expressed optimism that the achievement would help restore the golden era of Bangladeshi football while noting his interim government’s comprehensive support for the sport since taking office. He voiced hope that future administrations would maintain this commitment to developing the game.
