Ripa's football career began in the youth leagues of Bangladesh. She caught wide attention with her performance at the Bangladesh Youth Games and the JFA Cup, where she became the top scorer.[2] In 2019, she selected for Bangladesh U-16.
Ripa's international debut with the Bangladesh Under-16 team took place in 2019 during the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. Since then, she has played in various tournaments, contributing to the team's performances in the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship and other regional competitions.
In 2021, Ripa gained widespread recognition after leading Bangladesh to victory in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship. She emerged as the top goal scorer with five goals, helping Bangladesh secure the title against India in the final match.[9] In 2023, she joined the senior Bangladesh women's national team, continuing to display her attacking skills.
Career statistics
International
As of match played 5 July 2025
Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shaheda Akter Ripa goal.
List of international goals scored by Shaheda Akter Ripa
In 2022, Ripa auctioned her Best Goal Scorer trophy from the 2022 SAFF U-19 Championship to raise funds for flood victims in Sylhet. She expressed her commitment to helping the affected communities and viewed this act as a meaningful way to contribute to those in need.[10]
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