sport.wikisort.org - Stadium

Shaheed A. H. M. Qamaruzzaman Stadium (Bengali: শহীদ এএইচএম কামারুজ্জামান স্টেডিয়াম), also known as Rajshahi Divisional Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.[3] The stadium is named after AHM Qumaruzzaman, who is one of the four national leader.

Shaheed Qamaruzzaman Stadium

Rajshahi Divisional Stadium
Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium
Full name	Shaheed AHM Kamruzzaman Stadium
Location	Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Coordinates	24°22′52.68″N 88°35′27.98″E
Owner	National Sports Council[1]
Operator	National Sports Council[2]
Capacity	15,000
Field size	186 m x 138 m
Surface	Grass (Oval)
Construction
Built	2004
Opened	2004 (2004)
Tenants
Bangladesh national cricket team Rajshahi Kings

History

It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium has capacity for 15,000 spectators and was built in 2004. The venue has hosted three group stage matches of 2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and four matches of 2010 South Asian Games.

The stadium recently got funding from the government to increase its seating capacity and make major improvements on the field. The stadium will be leased by the BPL's local franchise Rajshahi Kings to use it as the home field for the team. It is the largest stadium of Northern Bangladesh. It is also the home ground of Rajshahi division in the National Cricket League. Beside this stadium, the Clemon Cricket Academy is situated.[4]

See also

• Stadiums in Bangladesh
• List of cricket grounds in Bangladesh
• AHM Qumaruzzaman

References

External links

• http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/ground/56669.html Info on venue.

---