Nationalist Sports Front leaders and newly appointed sports federation ad-hoc committee members pay tribute to Ziaur Rahman. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, July 24, 2026 (BSS)- Leaders of the Nationalist Sports Front and members recently appointed to the ad-hoc committees of various sports 
federations today (Friday) paid tribute to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman by placing floral wreath at his grave in the capital.

The programme, organised under the banner of the Nationalist Sports Front, was followed by a special prayer at the mausoleum.

Senior joint convener Moinul Haque Moin, office secretary Mizanur Rahman Don, general secretary Jahed Parvez Chowdhury, and convener Niaz Morshed 
Chowdhury, were among others, present at that time. 

Following the change of government, the ad-hoc committees of twenty seven sports federations were dissolved and replaced with new ad-hoc committees. 

According to the organisation's leaders, the Nationalist Sports Front members appointed to these committees are all former athletes and sports organisers 
selected based on their experience and contributions to their respective disciplines.

Expressing gratitude to State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque, the founding convener of the Nationalist Sports Front, said they would work 
to develop the country's sports sector by following his guidance and maintaining zero tolerance against irregularities and corruption.

Meanwhile, National Sports Council Director (Sports) and Member Secretary of the Nationalist Sports Front Jahed Parvez Chowdhury warned that strict action 
would be taken if any evidence of irregularities or corruption is found in the newly formed ad hoc committees.

He also said efforts are underway to hold elections in all sports federations within the next three months.