The new ODI captain of Bangladesh Tamim Iqbal is working relentlessly for the people of Bangladesh since the emergence of the COVID 19 pandemic. He was working from the frontline to reduce the pain of needy people. Now, the left-handed batsman is set to work with the United Nations (UN) for the same reason. Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal named WFP’s goodwill ambassador. From now, he will work with the World Food Programme’s (WFP) in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh ODI Captain Tamim Iqbal Named WFP’s Goodwill Ambassador

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the best opener of the country worked tirelessly for the people affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. His helping hands are always for them. Now, he will work officially with WFP. Tamim confirmed this news through his Facebook account on Monday. In the video, Tamim said –

Today I have been appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in Bangladesh. I am honored to be named as National Goodwill Ambassador of WFP – the United Nations agency that fights hunger worldwide, including in my own country Bangladesh.

Tamim was quoted as saying in the release.


Courtesy – Tamim Iqbal

On top of that, Tamim is one of the beloved cricketers in Bangladesh. He is the first-ever batsman for the country who scored 10,000 runs. Moreover, he regularly opens for the team. Now, he has a good chance of working as the National Goodwill Ambassador for WFP. He will work to reach Zero Hunger.

As an accomplished athlete, beloved by many both inside and outside Bangladesh, Tamim brings with him not only his popularity and reach, but his incredible work ethic, compassion and humanitarian spirit. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have him joining our WFP family.

says Richard Ragan, Country Representative and Director for WFP Bangladesh.

Bangladesh ODI Captain Tamim Iqbal Named WFP's Goodwill Ambassador
Tamim will work for WFP to reach Zero Hunger

On the other hand, Tamim helped many people in this period through his own. Many parts of the country’s people benefitted from his initiatives. Besides, he promised he will do his best with WFP.

The ongoing COVID-19 epidemic has made the lives of many people more critical. I will do my best to stand by these families on behalf of the WFP.

Hence, Tamim will raise awareness in the country about many things. He will increase awareness through its school feeding, nutrition, livelihoods, and refugee operations in Cox’s Bazar.

Other reports on this topic:

  • Tamim named National Goodwill Ambassador of WFP – FE
  • Cricket star Tamim Iqbal named WFP’s National Goodwill Ambassador for Bangladesh – WFP
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WFP has been working in Bangladesh since 1974. Besides, the UN Food Aid Branch was established in 1961. WFP has helped more than 155 million vulnerable and food-insecure people. Moreover, WFP supplies food aid to 80 million people in 75 countries each year.