Bashir Ahmed (Bangladeshi athlete)

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Bashir Ahmed
Born1941 (age 80–81)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationAthlete

Bashir Ahmed (born 1941) is a former Bangladeshi athlete.[1]

Early life[]

Ahmed was born in Mahut-tuli area in Dhaka.[1] He studied in Armanitola Government High School.[1] After he enrolled in the University of Dhaka, he took part in hockey, football, athletics and cricket.

Career[]

Ahmed served as the coach of the national women's hockey team. He was an international hockey umpire and a referee in domestic football. He was also the chairman of Bangladesh Football Federation's Referees' Committee.[1]

Awards[]

  • Best Sportsperson Award by the East Pakistan Sports Press Association (1966)
  • National Sports Award (1980)
  • Grameenphone-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Star Lifetime Award (2016)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Bashir Ahmed". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 5 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.


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