Tamim stands beside 50 coaches in Chattogram
Newly appointed Bangladesh ODI captain and a bright son of the port city of Chattogram Tamim Iqbal continued his support to the persons influenced by the coronavirus pandemic.
In his latest initiative, Tamim stood beside 50 needy cricket coaches of his city on Sunday.
Former national opening batsman Nafees Iqbal, who's also the elder brother of Tamim Iqbal, together with the officials of Chittagong Cricket Coaches Association (CCCA) paid financial assistance to 50 local coaches Sunday evening.
CCCA president Saifullah Chowdury was also present on the occasion.
'I myself and Tamim learned cricket from these coaches whenever we used to visit field with our late father Iqbal Khan. I believe it is duty of all students to stand beside their teachers if required," Nafees said.
Tamim wished to keep it (aid) within us but the coaches wanted to get this to public thinking others could easily get inspired and come with their help," Nafees added.
Tamim, who was simply recently appointed as the national goodwill ambassador of World Food Programme (WFP), has made it a regular practice to greatly help those struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Left handed opener Tamim Iqbal earlier also extended his helping hands to the sportspersons around the country who are struggling through the lockdown imposed by the federal government to support the spread of the coronavirus.
Tamim provided financial support to 91 athletes from many disciplines including cycling, swimming, gymnast, football, cricket, kabaddi, wushu, and hockey. He also helped some coaches.
Tamim listed these athletes with the help his teammates and friends.
Tamim also coordinated your time and effort of the country's 27 top cricketers to donate their 15-day salary to the Prime Minister’s fund to greatly help the poor during this pandemic. He also coordinated with Crickets Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) to raise funds for Corona virus victims.
All the sporting events are postponed in Bangladesh including cricket since last March and many thousands of sportsperson are actually stuck at home.
