Bangladesh advanced to the final of the SAFF Women's Championship after defeating Nepal 2-1 in the semifinal held on June 3, 2026. Under coach Peter Butler, the team secured victory through goals from Rituparna Chakma and Sagarika. Chakma’s remarkable strike from a corner just before halftime leveled the score 1-1 after Nepal had taken an early lead through Geeta Rani. Sagarika sealed the win with a decisive goal in stoppage time, assisted by Shamsunnahar Junior.

The match began with Nepal dominating early exchanges, testing Bangladesh’s defense repeatedly. Nepal went ahead in the 23rd minute, but Bangladesh gradually regained control. Goalkeeper Mili Akter made crucial saves to keep her team in contention. Chakma’s equalizer energized the side, setting up a competitive second half filled with end-to-end action.

With this result, Bangladesh reached the SAFF Women's Championship final for the third consecutive time. The team had also won the previous two titles by defeating Nepal, and now stands on the brink of a potential third championship.