A recent online chat with Mr Dato KM Rifatuzzaman yielded a lot of positive responses to quite a few unanswered questions. The Managing Director of the Chattogram Challengers opened up on a lot of interesting topics. He talked about the current campaign, his favourite legend that he wants in the team and more.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) saw its recent season draw to a close. The Challengers put up a great showing but were knocked out in the semis.

Let’s take a look at some of the accolades of Mr Rifatuzzaman, apart from his success with the Chattogram Challengers. He is one of the best in the business and is right there at the top.

Other Major Accolades-

Managing Director, AKHTAR Group

Major Companies as Managing Director
AKHTAR Furnishers
DELTA Furnishers
AKHTAR Mattress
AKHTAR Plywood
AKHTAR Constructions
AKHTAR Multimedia
JAT Holdings
AKHTAR Academy

Bangla TV, Director

AKHTAR group is the largest manufacturer and exporter of furniture in Bangladesh for 43+ years. They also have the largest furniture manufacturer plant in Bangladesh and one of the largest in South Asia.

Below is the recent conversation that Beyond The Posts had with Mr Rifatuzzaman about a lot of key topics-

1- A great season, the previous one. Do you think that the Chattogram Challengers deserved to be champions and got unlucky?

Definitely it was a great season. Chattogram Challengers should have won the championship but somehow we lost with Rajshahi. I wouldn’t say we were unlucky but we could have played better.

2- What was the highlight of your team as a unit?

From the very first day, we were like a family where each member blended with each other very well and came forward to make a balance where it was needed.

3- If you had the chance to have any retired legend in your current side. Which player would you like to see play for the Chattogram Challengers?

Brian Lara. Without a doubt.

4- If you had to highlight one quality that makes the Chattogram Challengers different from other BPL teams. What would that be?

Chattogram is a city of heritage, history and culture. We tried our best to represent the city. The logo itself has the visual of it. Chattogram is a city of port and mountains. We tried to bring the bit of the city in the logo and for the first time, Chattogram team have performed its best which made the local people be more emotionally attached with the team.

5- Your favourite moments from the recently concluded season?

The victory against Khulan in Sylhet and the victory against Dhaka that helped us reach the 2nd qualifiers (semifinal).

6- The COVID-19 is just all over the news. Any message for the fans?

Stay at home. Stay safe. Help others to stay safe by keeping yourself safe.

7- What would you like to say to the fans who want to see the Chattogram Challengers as champions of the BPL next season?

Chattogram Challengers is born to win which have already won people’s heart and will win the BPL. InshaAllah.