Ritu Porna alleges obstruction in promised house construction

Ritu Porna Chakma, a key member of Bangladesh's SAFF-winning women's football team, has alleged she is facing obstruction in the construction of a house promised by local authorities following her contribution to the nation's success, reports UNB.

Ritu, who scored in the final against Nepal in the last SAFF Championship and was named the tournament's best player, made the complaint in a Facebook post on Saturday.

She said she was promised a house and a road to her home in Rangamati by the district administration after Bangladesh's first SAFF victory in 2022. While fellow footballer Rupna Chakma received a house then, Ritu said her promises were never fulfilled.

"I didn't ask for anything for myself, only a road for my villagers," Ritu wrote. "The administration promised both road repairs and a house on a selected plot, which I agreed to. But nothing was implemented."

Following the 2024 SAFF win, Ritu said she received a similar royal reception and was hopeful that

previous promises would now be fulfilled.