Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 28, 2024: Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman was elected unopposed as President of the Bangladesh Olympic Association.
The election commission formed for the BOA President Election 2024 officially declared that General Waker-Uz-Zaman was elected unopposed as he was the only candidate nominated for the position.
General Shafiuddin Ahmed, the former Army Chief, tendered his resignation as BOA President on October 1.
It has been custom in Bangladesh since 1981 that the Army Chief takes over as BOA President.
The Bangladesh Olympic Association congratulated the new President saying: “With a strong background in leadership and dedication to national excellence, his guidance will be instrumental in uplifting Bangladesh’s sports landscape.”