Bangladesh Olympic Association

Bangladesh Olympic Association, also known as National Olympic Committee of Bangladesh is the national constituent of the worldwide Olympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Olympic Committee, BOA is responsible for organizing its people's participation in the Olympic Games. BOA was organized in 1976 and got its recognition in 1980. The organization works for development and promotion of the Olympic Movement in the country. At the same time, it provides support to the Government for the development of sport in Bangladesh, by maintaining full autonomy in line with the IOC Charter.
In Bangladesh, BOA strives to improve the quality of sports in Bangladesh while spread the values Olympism. It has so far affiliated a total of 27 National Federations (NF) and National Associations (NA) that includes both Olympic and non-Olympic sports.