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| Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Name | Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium |
| Nickname | Fatullah Stadium |
| Location | Narayanganj District, Bangladesh |
| Opened | 1980s |
| Renovated | 2004, 2013 |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Owner | National Sports Council |
| Operator | Bangladesh Cricket Board |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tenants | Bangladesh national cricket team |
Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium is a multi-purpose venue located in Fatullah, Narayanganj District, Bangladesh, primarily known for cricket and regional sports events. The stadium has hosted international fixtures involving teams such as Bangladesh national cricket team, Pakistan national cricket team, India national cricket team, and Sri Lanka national cricket team, and has served as a venue for domestic competitions like the Bangladesh Premier League and the National Cricket League. Its role in Bangladeshi sport intersects with institutions including the Bangladesh Cricket Board, National Sports Council (Bangladesh), and regional bodies in Dhaka Division.
The stadium was developed during the late 20th century with support from local authorities in Narayanganj District and sports planners connected to the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Bangladesh), opening amid expansion of facilities across Bangladesh alongside venues such as Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium and Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Early matches involved domestic sides from the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League and regional teams from Chittagong Division and Khulna Division, while international recognition grew after tours by teams like Kenya national cricket team and Zimbabwe national cricket team. The stadium’s naming commemorates Khan Saheb Osman Ali, tied to local civic history and philanthropic activity in Narayanganj.
Sited in Fatullah within Narayanganj District, the ground lies near transport links serving Dhaka, Gazipur District, and Munshiganj District, and is accessible from the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway and arterial routes connected to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Facilities include a playing surface maintained to standards comparable with Sharjah Cricket Stadium and practice nets used by academies affiliated with Bangladesh Cricket Board and regional clubs from Sylhet Division, Barisal Division, and Rangpur Division. Infrastructure features pavilions, seating stands with capacity around 25,000 similar to venues like Bangabandhu National Stadium, dressing rooms used by touring squads including selections from Australia national cricket team and England cricket team (in Bangladesh), and media centers servicing organizations such as ESPNcricinfo and national outlets like The Daily Star (Bangladesh).
The venue hosts One Day Internationals, Twenty20 Internationals, domestic first-class fixtures, and franchise tournaments including legs of the Bangladesh Premier League. It has been used by the Bangladesh national cricket team for home fixtures against teams including New Zealand national cricket team and West Indies cricket team, as well as for youth internationals involving Under-19 Cricket World Cup participants from England national under-19 cricket team and India national under-19 cricket team. Beyond cricket, the stadium has accommodated events tied to the Bangladesh Football Federation and community tournaments organized by the Narayanganj District Sports Association.
Memorable matches at the ground include limited-overs contests featuring high-profile players from Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza, and visiting stars such as Chris Gayle and Shane Watson. Records recorded at the venue have been noted by statisticians affiliated with International Cricket Council publications and databases maintained by Wisden and ESPNcricinfo, with standout performances in batting and bowling during fixtures involving Sri Lanka national cricket team and West Indies cricket team. Domestic first-class achievements include centuries in the National Cricket League and five-wicket hauls for bowlers representing Dhaka Division and Khulna Division.
The stadium underwent upgrades to meet international match standards prior to hosting ICC-sanctioned fixtures, with renovation phases aligning with projects at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium and preparatory works organized with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and National Sports Council (Bangladesh). Improvements included pitch redevelopment inspired by groundskeeping practices at Eden Gardens, drainage works comparable to those undertaken at Gaddafi Stadium, seating refurbishment akin to upgrades at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, and enhancements to floodlight systems to standards used in Asia Cup venues.
Ownership and oversight involve the National Sports Council (Bangladesh) and operational management is coordinated with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, local authorities in Narayanganj District, and facility contractors linked to sports infrastructure firms that have worked on projects for venues such as Shere Bangla National Stadium. Event scheduling and tenant relations engage stakeholder bodies including the Dhaka Metropolitan Police for security during high-profile matches and media accreditation through organizations like Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association.
Access to the stadium is facilitated by road connections to Dhaka, commuter routes from Savar, and public transit options linking to major hubs such as Motijheel and Airport Road. Parking and spectator ingress have been coordinated in coordination with municipal authorities in Narayanganj and transport services used by teams arriving via Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or rail lines connecting to Dhaka Cantonment railway station, with shuttle services implemented during events similar to logistics used for fixtures at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Category:Cricket grounds in Bangladesh Category:Sports venues in Dhaka Division