The Bangladesh Women's Sports Association and the Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing rugby training to girls under the age of 18 and promoting the sport within the country. 

Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, President of the Bangladesh Women's Sports Association, and Mr. Mousum Ali, Vice-President of the Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during a ceremony held on Monday at the Shaheed Riya Gope Women's Sports Complex in Dhanmondi.

Under this three-year agreement, girls up to the age of 18—hailing from both grassroots areas and the capital—will be provided with training and facilities to play rugby. According to the agreement, the Women's Sports Association will manage all training arrangements with the support of the Rugby Federation. The Federation will supply coaches, sports equipment, and necessary facilities. 

The girls will undergo intensive training for two hours a day, two to three days a week, and will receive certificates upon completion. Subsequently, talented players from this group will be selected for opportunities to compete at national and international levels, as well as to represent the Federation.

Speaking at the event, Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Women's Sports Association, stated that the initiative would not be limited to training programs alone; the agreement encompasses training sessions, practice drills, camps, special programs, and the organization of tournaments. 

Noting that rugby is one of the most popular sports globally, she expressed hope that this joint venture between the two organizations would significantly boost the popularity and expansion of rugby in Bangladesh. Highlighting the glorious history of women worldwide, she further affirmed the Women's Sports Association's commitment to increasing female participation and creating learning opportunities across various popular and non-traditional sports in the country. Members of the ad-hoc committees from both federations were present at the event.