World Cup Football: Bangladeshi Mijan involved as Commentary Assistant

KM Mijanur Rahman receiving FIFA Certificate of Participation. Source: Supplied

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It’s about a few months before the World Cup football began. On the Website of Kazan Federal University “A job notification” was given. In which there was a call for the part-time job in “Broadcasting Service” on the occasion of FIFA for the job seekers.

KM Mijanur Rahman is a student of this University. Who came to Russia in 2013 to do his PhD on Bio-Ecology. After noticing the job advertisement he applied for the job “Commentary Assistant.”

“I was actually very excited. I could not stop myself to get involved in organizing such a world trembling event," said Mijanur Rahman.

KM Mijanur Rahman. Source: Supplied

The Kazan city is called “Sports Capital of Russia”. Total six matches including one quarter-final were held at Kazan Arena Stadium. This stadium’s capacity is more than 45 thousand people, and outside it, there stands world’s largest LED screen.

Matches of Brazil, Argentina and many more favourite teams were held in this stadium.

World’s various television and radio channels broadcasted every match live from the field. Twelve people including Mijanur Rahman worked in Kazan Arena Stadium for the partner organization of FIFA “Host Broadcasting Service” to make their broadcasting uninterrupted.

KM Mijanur Rahman with his TV services team. Source: Supplied

"Where many people do not get tickets to watch a match in the World Cup, there is a chance to see the 6 matches be a part of FIFA. What can be more enjoyable than that!" said Mijanur Rahman.