Chowdhury Jafarullah Sharafat
Bangladeshi sports commentator
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Chowdhury Jafarullah Sharafat (born 10 May) is a Bangladeshi sports commentator.[1][2][3]
Chowdhury Jafarullah Sharafat | |
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চৌধুরী জাফরউল্লাহ শারাফাত | |
| Born | 10 May Gopalgonj |
| Occupation | sports commentator |
Early life
Career
Sharafat started his career when he was in class Nine by auditioning to Bangladesh Television in 1980.[6] He made his debut as a commentator during Romania vs Indonesia match at President Gold Cup Football Tournament. He was inspired by Australian cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud.[6] He served as a Chief Judge at Commentator Hunt competition in 2017. [7]
Sharafat is the Independent Director of the Premier Bank Limited and also the member of the Audit Committee of Board of Directors of the Bank.[8] He is one of the trustees of Canadian University of Bangladesh.
Personal life
Sharafat is married to Syeda Gulshan Ara and the couple has twins.[5] His younger brother is Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat.[9]