National Sports Council Explained

Agency Name:	National Sports Council
Native Name A:	জাতীয় ক্রীড়া পরিষদ
Seal:	File:BNSC Building.jpg
Jurisdiction:	Government of Bangladesh
Headquarters:	Purana Paltan, Dhaka
Parent Department:	Ministry of Youth and Sports
Chief1 Name:	Aminul Islam ndc
Chief1 Position:	Secretary
Website:	official website

The National Sports Council (NSC) is the national overseer of the control authorities of 41 different sports in Bangladesh. It is responsible to the Bangladesh Ministry of Youth and Sports and is based in Purana Paltan, Dhaka.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

History

After the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Bangladesh Sports Control Board was formed in 1972. In 1974 it became the National Sports Council.^[5] Kazi Anisur Rahman was the first secretary of the National Sports Council from 9 February 1972 to 31 March 1975.^[6]

See also

• Bangladesh Olympic Association

External links

• Official website of NSC

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Sports Council-Ministry of Youth and Sports জাতীয় ক্রীড়া পরিষদ-যুব ও ক্রীড়া মন্ত্রণালয়. www.nsc.gov.bd. 2016-09-18.
2. News: Sportspersons hold rally in city. The Financial Express . Dhaka . 2016-09-18.
3. News: 'A win for two countries'. The Daily Star. 2016-08-21. 2016-09-18.
4. Web site: National Sports Council . National Sports Council . 13 July 2019.
5. Web site: Games and Sports . Banglapedia . 2016-09-18.
6. News: 14 January 2024 . NSC’s first secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman passes away . 13 January 2024 . Dhaka Tribune.