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16th Jul 2021
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born to Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and Sayera Khatun at a remote village, which was not known to many, on Mar 17 in 1920. Since his childhood, he was very much attached to the playground as his passion for sports was innate. After the country’s independence, he took timely plans and initiatives for the development of the country’s sports arena.
In all cases, his timely decisions are still leading the country to the peak of success today. From his inclination towards sports, Bangabandhu immediately focused on the development of the sports sector since the country became independent. In 1972, he formed the Bangladesh Cricket Control Board, now known as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Also, he established Bangladesh Sports Control Organisation in the same year for better coordination and smooth management of sports. It is now known as the National Sports Council (NSC), a sports regulatory body run by the government and
Kamal Ziaul Islam: A legend in his own time
KZ Islam, who died on May 3, 2021.
A titan, a legend, an iconoclast, a pioneer these are some of the words that come to one s mind when recalling the memory of Kamal Ziaul Islam, popularly known as KZ Islam, who passed away on May 3, 2021. It is hard to accept that his charming personality and uplifting presence will no longer be a part of our lives. A charismatic figure, equally at ease with seniors, contemporaries and juniors, KZ Islam was the life of every gathering and his infectious optimism and ebullient personality would win him friends wherever he went.
Former BCB president Kamal Ziaul Islam passes away at age of 86
By ANI| Posted by Mansoor | Published: 4th May 2021 6:59 am IST Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Kamal Ziaul Islam passed away on Monday, he was 86.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expresses deep bereavement at the passing away of former President of the Board Kamal Ziaul Islam who breathed his last in Dhaka today (Monday, 03 May),” BCB said in an official statement.
According to BCB, Kamal Ziaul Islam, popularly known as K Z Islam, served as the Board’s President from 30 January 1983 to 18 February 1987. He is credited with inspiring the age group cricket structure in Bangladesh through the introduction of the Nirman School Cricket Tournament, a nationwide school cricket competition during his tenure as the President of the then Bangladesh Cricket Control Board (BCCB).
Ex-BCB General Secy Raisuddin dies
Raisuddin Ahmed, former General Secretary and Vice President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), died at a city hospital on Wednesday. He was 82.
He breathed his last at 10 am at Evercare Hospital.
Raisuddin was admitted to the hospital on December 25 with Covid-19 symptoms and was released from hospital after recovery. But, later, had been admitted again following lung infection.
UNB adds: Raisuddin Ahmed was a former Director (Admin) of national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
He was the general secretary of erstwhile Bangladesh Cricket Control Board (BCCB) from 1975 to 1981 and served the board as vice president from 1991 to 2001.