First of all, I want to thank all my football family members from AFC and FIFA who has gifted me this day and fought for me through my tough times.
My heartfelt thanks to Honorable AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa for supporting and caring for me like an elder brother.
I also thank my mentor – BFF and SAFF President Kazi Salahuddin who has literally moulded a Mahfuza Akhter Kiron.
I want to dedicate this day to a great lady – the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina – a true inspiration of woman empowerment and role model.