Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation Explained

Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation
Formation:	1972
Headquarters:	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Leader Title:	Chairman
Leader Name:	Major General AKM Aminul Haque
Website:	Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation

Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation is the national federation for boxing and is responsible for governing the sport in Bangladesh.^[1] Major General AKM Aminul Haque, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party, is the chairman of the boxing federation.^[2]

History

Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation was established in 1972.^[3] In 2012, it started a national women's boxing competition.^[4] In 2020, the Federation announced plans to hold the Bangabandhu International SAFF Junior Boxing Tournament, with participation of seven nations.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: 29th National Senior Men's Boxing Championship: British-born Bangladeshi Safwan off to flying start . 30 March 2020 . Dhaka Tribune . 15 February 2018.
2. News: Chairman of Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation Director General of Bangladesh Ansar . 30 March 2020 . The Financial Express . Dhaka.
3. Web site: Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation . babf-bd.org . 30 March 2020.
4. News: Ansar women dominate . 30 March 2020 . The Daily Star . 31 May 2014 . en.
5. News: Number of national, int'l sports meets to be arranged to celebrate "Mujib Barsho" . 30 March 2020 . The Business Standard . 11 January 2020 . en.