BFF accords reception to Swadhin Bangla football team

DHAKA - The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) 
accorded reception to 'Swadhin Bangla' football team for their outstanding 
contribution during the Liberation War.

   The reception ceremony will be held today (Wednesday) at conference room 
of BFF, said a BFF press release here. 

   BFF organised the reception ceremony on the occasion to celebrate the 50 
years of Independence. 

   State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP, was 
present as the chief guest in the reception ceremony while Youth and Sports 
Ministry's Senior Secretary Mohammad Akhter Hossain and National Sports 
Council Secretary (Joint Secretary) attended there as special guests.

   BFF's President Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin, its Vice Presidents Ataur Rahman 
Bhuiyan (Manik) and Mohiuddin Ahmed Mohi, General Secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag 
and the executive members were also present in the ceremony.

   Besides, 18 members of 'Swadhin Bangla' Football team including Captain 
Zakaria Pintoo and team's manager Tanveer Mazharul Islam Tanna were present 
in the reception ceremony.

   During the War of Liberation in 1971, 'Swadhin Bangla' football team 
toured throughout India playing a total of 16 friendly matches to raise international awareness and economic support. BSS