Saifur Rahman Stadium
Multi-use stadium in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh
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Moulvibazar District Stadium, also known as Saifur Rahman Stadium (Bengali: সাইফুর রহমান স্টেডিয়াম), is a multi-use stadium in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. It is currently used mostly for cricket and association football matches and is named after former Finance Minister Saifur Rahman.[1] Horse racing is also a common sport held in the stadium as well.[2][3] The stadium has the capacity to accommodate 20,000 spectators. It was built in 2001 and opened in 2005. The complex also contains an indoor stadium, gallery, VIP gallery, dressing room, bathroom and a collapsible gate.[4] The indoor stadium, known as Sheikh Russel Indoor Stadium, opened on 21 September 2018 and is predominantly used for kabaddi and badminton.[5]
সাইফুর রহমান স্টেডিয়াম | |
 Interactive map of Saifur Rahman Stadium | |
Former names | Moulvibazar District Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh |
| Owner | National Sports Council |
| Operator | Moulvibazar District Sports Association |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2005 |
| Tenant | |
| Sylhet Division | |
