Mujibur Rahman (Commodore)

Mujibur Rahman was a Bangladesh Navy commodore, ambassador and former President of Bangladesh Cricket Board.[1][2]

Mujibur Rahman
Died27 July 2021
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Allegiance Pakistan (before 1972)
 Bangladesh
Service/branch Pakistan Navy
 Bangladesh Navy
Years of service1957 - 1987
Rank
Commands held
Other workPresident of Bangladesh Cricket Board

Career

Rahman received training in British Navy and served as a submariner in the Pakistan Navy.[3] He joined the Bangladesh Navy after the Independence of Bangladesh.[3] He served as the Director General of the Department of Shipping.[3] He was the chairman of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation.[3]

Rahman was a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club.[3] In 1979, he was the manager of the Bangladesh national cricket team.[4] He served as the President of Bangladesh Cricket Board from 28 September 1981 to 30 January 1983.[3][1] Rahman, who was the ambassador of Bangladesh to Libya, was appointed ambassador of Bangladesh to Brazil in 1986.[5][3]

Death

Rahman died on 27 July 2021 in West Oak Village Long-Term Care Home, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.[3][6]

References
  1. "EX-BCB President Mujibur Rahman passes away". The Business Standard. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  2. "Former Presidents of Bangladesh Cricket Board". www.tigercricket.com.bd. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  3. "Mujibur Rahman | Obituary | Sharing Memories". www.arbormemorial.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  4. Sun, Daily (July 2021). "Ex BCB President Commodore Mujib no more". daily-sun. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  5. Near East/South Asia Report. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. 1986.
  6. "Former BCB president Mujibur Rahman passes away". The Daily Star. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2024-01-11.


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