FIFA World Cup-2022 winning Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez today (July 3) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the PM's office.

During the meeting, the premier appreciated the Argentine footballer for his contribution to winning the Football World Cup-2022 title, saying, "You are the man who brought the glory for Argentina. I wish you all the success."

PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.

The premier mentioned that her family is a sports loving family, saying, "My father and grandfather were footballers."

She said her government has been establishing mini stadiums across Bangladesh to promote football and other games.
 
Emiliano Martinez has become overwhelmed after knowing that Bangladesh has heavy Argentine fan.

"I am very happy to be here and happy to know that passion for football among Bangladeshis," he said.

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam, PM's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman, State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Swapan Bhattacharjee, State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam, PM's Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah, Sheikh Helal Uddin, MP, and Sheikh Tonmoy, MP, were present.

BDST: 1603 HRS, JULY 03, 2023
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