Bangladesh Archery Federation

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Bangladesh Archery Federation
Formation2001
Headquarters Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bangla
Website Bangladesh Archery Federation

Bangladesh Archery Federation is the national federation for archery and is responsible for governing the sport in Bangladesh. [1] Lieutenant General Mohammad Mainul Islam is the President of the Bangladesh Archery Federation. [2] Kazi Razib Uddin Ahmed is the General Secretary of the foundation. [3]

History

Bangladesh Archery Federation was established in 2001. It became an affiliate of the World Archery Federation in 2003. [4] In November 2019, the foundation received sponsorship from City Group. [5]

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References

  1. "All quiet in sports hub". New Age. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  2. sun, daily. "Bangladesh Archery Federation President Lieutenant General Mohammad Mainul Islam (third left) and BAF General Secretary Kazi Razib Uddin Ahmed Chapal (right) are seen during a press conference of the 22nd Asian Archery Championships at a city hotel on Saturday. The tournament will begin on November 13 at the Army Stadium in Dhaka. A total of 131 archers from 17 Asian nations including Bangladesh -- 78 men and 53 women -- 58 officials and 13 judges will take part in the 10 events of the 7-day meet. – BAF PHOTO | Daily Sun |". daily sun. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
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