National para sports complex in Bogura named after Koko

A 20-acre national para sports complex will be built in Bogura in memory of late sports organiser Arafat Rahman Koko, Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque announced on Thursday. 

Speaking at a discussion marking Koko’s 57th birth anniversary, the former goalkeeper highlighted his contribution to Bangladesh cricket development and grassroots initiatives. 

The proposed complex aims to bring together para athletes and promote disability sports nationwide. “Through this complex, athletes with disabilities and para-athletes from across the country will be brought together, and para sports will be expanded nationwide.”