Atiqur Rahman, an alumnus of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has recently been elected as the first Bangladeshi-Swedish citizen to be a member and secretary of the European country's cricket board (Svenska cricketförbundet) for 2023 and 2024.
Two panels participated in the election. Atiqur Rahman and his panel got 48 votes and won the election, reads a press release issued on Sunday.
Atiqur Rahman took office on March 20.
As a secretary of the Swedish Cricket Board, Atiqur will be responsible for overseeing the administration of cricket in Sweden and driving the growth and development of the sport at all levels.
He will also work closely with the board of directors to develop strategies and initiatives aimed at expanding participation in cricket and promoting the sport to new audiences.
Atiqur brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having been actively involved in cricket for several years.
Notably, Atiqur previously served as chairman of the Borås Cricket Klubb, Sweden.
He moved to Sweden from Bangladesh in 2010 to complete his master's in informatics.
Currently, Atiqur works as an IT project manager at Logent Group, Sweden.
