Ritu Porna Chakma

Ritu Porna’s ailing mother receives aid from BNP and District Council

Travelling to Maghachhari village in Ghagra Union of Kaukhali Upazila, Rangamati, Rizvi handed over Tk 2 lakh in cash on behalf of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman to support her medical expenses.

Better ground, food, and gym needed: Bangladesh captain Afeida

After Bangladesh’s historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, national team captain Afeida Khandokar has urged for improved facilities, including proper nutrition and training grounds, to prepare for bigger targets, including Olympics qualification.

Our brand of football really surprised a lot of people: Butler

Few expected Bangladesh to stamp their ticket to the Women's Asian Cup at a qualifying tournament last week after a year in which they had failed to win a game and lost some of their most experienced players.

Ritu Porna is Bangladesh’s Messi: Kiron

"Ritu Porna is Bangladesh's Messi. There's no doubt Hamza [Choudhury] is also a good footballer. Hamza, too, is a matter of pride for our country," Kiron told reporters on Thursday. 

Bangladesh now in with a chance to play World Cup

Having already secured their place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the very first time, Bangladesh women’s football team now has a chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics as well.

Breaking barriers with boldness and brilliance

In the heart of Yangon, under the weight of history and the roar of a partisan crowd, Bangladesh women’s team paid a tribute to the beautiful game by being tactically astute, fearless in execution, and united in belief.

Ritu should be playing somewhere better: Butler

Bangladesh women’s team head coach Peter Butler heaped praise on his lynchpin forward Ritu Porna Chakma, backing her greater things, following her standout performance in the historic 2-1 win over Myanmar, which secured Bangladesh a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the very first time.

‘Target’ locked: Ritu hails fans as Bangladesh near historic high

If Turkmenistan fail to beat Bahrain, Bangladesh will reach uncharted territory in just their third attempt to compete in Asia Cup

Ritu Porna brace takes Bangladesh to verge of history

Peter Butler's charges beat favourites Myanmar 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

‘Climbing five spots in rankings a big achievement’

Bangladesh made a significant stride in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking by climbing five spots to 128th place -- a timely morale boost ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for June 29 to July 5 in Myanmar.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

28-0: Bangladesh quartet run riot as Paro smash Bhutan league record

The Bangladeshi quartet accounted for 25 of the 28 goals between them in a staggering display of dominance at the Samtse Artificial Turf.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Ritu ‘at home’ in her Bhutan adventure so far

Always keeping one eye on the bigger picture, Ritu believes the future of women’s football in South Asia is brighter than ever.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Miraz named Kool-BSPA sportsperson of the year

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named sportsperson of the year 2024 during a colourful Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2024 ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on Friday.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

BFF committee begins investigation as U-20 players join senior camp

A seven-member special committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday began the process of interviewing the 18 rebel footballers who are boycotting the training camp under national women’s team coach Peter Butler, demanding his resignation.

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

The Daily Star’s Sports Personality of the Year: Ritu Porna shines brightest

Three achievements, according to The Daily Star Sports team, stood out among all.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

'I am my own inspiration’

Ritu Porna Chakma, the Most Valuable Player of SAFF Women's Championship, spoke about the campaign and the aftermath of the success.

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Women athletes leading the fight for change

Star Lifestyle speaks to some of the women athletes of Bangladesh who are role models for countless young girls across the country.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

Sabina, Ritu Porna visit SBNCS

The stars of Bangladesh Women’s national football team captain Sabina Khatun and Rituporna Chakma visited the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) office at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today. They were welcomed to the SBNCS by national cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty who showed them around. The footballers, fresh from their SAFF Championship triumph, also tried their hands in cricket at the indoor practice facility of SBNCS and impressed Joti with their skills!

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

I was aiming for goal: Ritu Porna affirms about wonder strike

“I just raised my head to see the Nepal post and then I took the shot for goal,” Ritu told the reporters at the BFF House yesterday.