NRBC Bank provides financial aid to gold medalist athlete Imranur Rahman, Bangladesh Athletics Federation

NRBC Bank is giving financial assistance of Tk5 lakh to Asian Indoor Athletics Championship winner Imranur Rahman.

Apart from this, Tk5 lakh is also being given to Bangladesh Athletics Federation for the development of sports in the country, reads a press release.

NRBC Bank's Chairman SM Parvez Tamal announced the financial award to congratulate Imranur Rahman.

Bangladesh's fastest man Imranur won gold in 60m in Kazakhstan on 11 February. 

Then, for the first time in history, the name of a Bangladeshi athlete came to the top of the Asian ranking. 

Imranur jointly ranked top in the 60m sprint ranking published by the Asian Athletics Association. 

Imranur Rahman was especially honoured and congratulated at the head office of NRBC Bank for his continuous success. 

Chairman of the Bank, SM Parvez Tamal presented the felicitation material on behalf of the Bank and announced the financial donation. 

Managing Director (MD) of the bank Golam Awlia, former executive director of Bangladesh Bank (BB) Humayan Kabir, DMD and CFO of the bank Harunur Rashid and senior officials were present at that time.

Imranur Rahman said, "I want to devote my full time to athletics. I want to concentrate on athletics. We want to organize athletics training and sports at various levels across the country. So that more players can participate in national and international level events and win. 

"Financial support is required for this. Thanks to NRBC Bank for coming forward spontaneously. With such cooperation, athletics will be able to do better.

SM Parvez Tamal said, "Imran has brought glory to the country. Through him, the whole world got to know the name of Bangladesh. NRBC Bank is proud to congratulate Imranur and Bangladesh Athletic Federation."

NRBC Bank MD Golam Awlia also congratulated Imranur Rahman for his and the country's glorious achievements. 

"We are proud to be with a young winner like him. NRBC Bank will always stand by in any kind of cooperation for the development of Imranur and the athletics of the country," he added. 

Bangladesh Athletics Federation's General Secretary Advocate Abdur Rakib Montu said, "Imranur Rahman has brought honour to the country. We are also proud to honour him. Special thanks to NRBC Bank for showing a positive attitude towards Imranur and the athletes of the country. 

"If players get this kind of appreciation, they will get a chance to uplift the image of the country in the international sports arena. NRBC Bank has always supported the development of athletics and we hope it will continue in the future."