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Krishna had a strong fascination for football from childhood. She continued to play football, despite facing criticism and restriction from her family members and neighbours. In 2010, North Pathalia Primary School team became the champion of the Bangamata Fazilatunnesa School Football at upazila level under Krishna’s leadership. Golam Raihan, physical education teacher at Suti VM Pilot High Model School, discovered Krishna’s talent as she was awarded as the player of the tournament. He helped Krishna to study at Suti VM Pilot High School with a full free studentship after getting permission from the school authority. After that, Krishna got the opportunity to further develop her skill. The school team emerged as the champion of the National School and Madrasah Football Tournament for three consecutive years from 2011 to 2013 under her leadership. Krishna was then selected as the captain of the U-14 national team. In 2015, Bangladesh became the regional champion of the Afc U-14 Championship for the first time in history. The same team finished as the champion of the Afc U-16 Qualifiers in Dhaka. Krishna had led from the front by scoring eight goals. The Bangladesh girls also played well in the 2017 U-16 World Cup in Ireland.
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Dhaka Tribune asked Krishna about her journey towards becoming a successful footballer, to which she replied, “My father is a farmer. It is possible to be a good footballer, despite coming from a poor family. We only need passion and determination. Currently women are not lagging behind at all.”
Krishna’s school teacher Raihan said, “Krishna has become an excellent footballer due to her passion and hard work. Other students of this school are also showing interest in football after watching Krishna’s success.”
The school headmaster Abdul Latif was effusive in his praise of Krishna.
“We are proud of Krishna’s success. She started her journey from this school. She has proved that women are not lagging behind,” he said.