Unilever becomes sponsor of Bangladesh cricket teams

Sports Desk: A prominent consumer goods multinational company Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has become the new sponsor of the national cricket teams for a period up to January 2020.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury and Unilever Bangladesh's Finance Director Zahidul Islam Malita signed the sponsorship deal on behalf of their respective sides at BCB's management office at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Unilever's journey with Bangladesh cricket is set to begin with the Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai later this month where the logo of its product Lifebuoy will be displayed on the national team kit.

According to the deal, Unilever will sponsor Bangladesh national cricket team (Men's and Women's), Bangladesh 'A' team and the Bangladesh Under-19 team till January 31, 2020.

Extending his thanks to Unilever Bangladesh for coming forward to contribute to cricket, BCB's CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said, "Unilever is an internationally renowned brand with a proven track record. This ushers a fresh promise and opens a new door of long-term cooperation and relationship."


risingbd/Dhaka/Sept 6, 2018/Yeasin/AI