BHF polls on Aug 27

The much talked-about elections of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation will be held on August 27 according to the election commission, who announced the schedule yesterday.

A total of 86 voters will cast their votes to elect the 28 members of the executive committee, including five vice-presidents, one general secretary, two joint secretaries, one treasurer and 19 members.

The other posts -- that of the president and two executive members -- will be nominated by the National Sports Council.

The draft voters list is scheduled to be revealed today while the final candidates' list will be announced on August 23.