Sanjida Akhter


Sanjida Akhter is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh women's national team.
Besides, she has also played for the Bangladesh women's futsal team.

Early years and education

Sanjida Akter was born on 20 March 2001 in Kalsindur, Dhobaura, Mymensingh district.
She is currently a undergraduate student of American International University-Bangladesh.

Early career

Sanjida first played in 2011 Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Gold Cup Football Tournament for Kolsindur Govt. Primary School.

Club career

Bashundhara Kings

Sanjida joined 2019-20 [Bangladesh Women's Football League|Bangladesh Women's Football league] team Bashundhara Kings in 2019 and made appearances for the club as their starting midfielder during the 2019-20 Bangladesh Women's Football League season.

East Bengal FC

In 2024, she joined the Indian Women's League club East Bengal FC for the season.

Thimphu City FC

In 2025, she signed with Bhutan Women's National League club Thimphu City FC. She scored two goals in two matches for the club.

Nasrin Sporting

She played for Nasrin Sporting Academy for 2025 SAFF Women's Club Championship. Her team consisted largely of age-level players, with her as the sole experienced campaigner, resulting in her team finishing bottom of the table with two draws and two defeats, without registering a win.

Bangladesh Police

In 2025, she signed with Bangladesh Police for the 2025–26 Bangladesh Women's Football League and led the team.

International career

Sanjida was selected to the Bangladesh girls' U-17 team for the 2015 [AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualification#Group B|2015 AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualification – Group B] matches in 2014. She also played AFC U-14 Girls' Regional Championship – South and Central held in Nepal in 2015, where Bangladesh U-14 Girls' became Champion. She played in 2017 AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualification – Group C matches. She capped 9 times for the U-17 nationals and scored 4 goals. Being group C champion, Bangladesh have qualified for the 2017 AFC U-16 Women's Championship in Thailand in September 2017.
She later played in 2019 [AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualification] and the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Honours

Club

Bashundhara Kings WomenBangladesh Women's Football League

International