Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation
Formation1972
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Chairman
Major General Mizanur Rahman Shamim
WebsiteBangladesh 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 Mizanur Rahman Shamim, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party, is the current chairman of Bangladesh Amateur 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, a seven nations tournament.[5]

References

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


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