M. A. Aziz Stadium — Attraction in Chattogram Division

The MA Aziz Stadium (Bengali: এম এ আজিজ স্টেডিয়াম; also known as Chittagong Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The local cricket and football teams play there and it is sometimes used by the national football team of Bangladesh. Its total capacity is 30,000. On a historical note, this stadium was used as headquarters during the war for independence in 1971. The main cricket venue of the port city has been shifted to the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

Back on 1 January 1955 Indian team led by Vinoo Mankad came to play in the newly built stadium. Their opponents were East Pakistan Sports Federation. Then the Stadium was called Niaz Stadium, after the name of District Administrator of that time who helped to build it. Then the name of the mountain covered aria was Jongli Polton. Later it was changed. After the Mankad’s team the stadium welcomed Donald Carr of MCC. MCC also came once more after the war of liberation. In 1976–77 the name of the stadium was changed to Chattagram Jilla Krira Porishod (Chittagong District Sports Organization) stadium. It was under the PG of that district.

The stadium became the centre of Chittagong's sports over the years. In 1957–58 Chittagong Commerce College met Jogonnath College at the final of the Inter College Cricket. Chittagong team was runners up. At the outer part of the stadium Star Jubo and Star Summer tournaments were also held. East Bengal also came to play. In the 1980s cricket started to be influenced by Asgar, Abedin and Ispahani family. Many of the National Team cricketers like Minhajul Abedin, Akram Khan and Nurul Abedin started their careers here. Later tournaments like Star Jubo and Star Summer had stopped.

The first One Day International took place back on 27 October 1988 during the Wills Asia Cup. Bangladesh’s opponent was India and Pakistan in those two matches. Bangladesh lost the matches by 9 wickets and 173 runs respectively. Bangladesh played 7 Tests and 8 ODIs so far at this ground. The stadium made a debut as the 82nd test venue on 15 November 2001 with the Test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

The stadium is the main football venue of...

One of the most historical Sports Venue of Bangladesh. Truly situated at the heart of the city. Easy to reach from any location of Chittagong City. 10 minutes rickshaw ride from the local Train station and lies at the bottom of a steep hill in a leafy quarter of the town. Well developed and planned.

Governed by CDSA (Chittagong District Sports Association) locally called CJKS (Chattagram Jela Krira Shangstha) which is an affiliated body of National Sports Council under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Govt of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Remains busy throughout the year for hosting various domestic sports events and some international cricket events also. Became very crowded in the evening time for the surrounding Restaurants. Famous for the sports shops and road-side restaurants around the stadium. Loved this place very much.

Historic stadium for Bangladeshi Cricket Lovers, for winning the first test here against Zimbabwe in the year 2005.

Important Sports Events Held Here : India National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 1988, Pakistan National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 1988, Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2001, Pakistan National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2002, West Indies National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2002, South Africa National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2003, England National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2003, New Zealand National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2004, India National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2004, Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2005, Port City Cricket League T20, 2009, Bangladesh Premier Cricket League T20, 2013, New Zealand National Cricket Team Tour to Bangladesh 2013 (warm-up match), ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, Bangladesh Premier League...

MA Aziz Stadium near Hotel Radisson Blue, both are classic landmark for each other. The stadium's total capacity is 30,000. It has floodlights and digital display board. Ends are Pedrollo End, Ispahani End. The Stadium area is rich with huge facilities of fooding and living, children's park, markets etc. Situated in the heart of the Port City, Chittagong, MA Aziz Stadium is surrounded by green beauty. A swimming pool is under construction. The stadium area is a favourite location for food lovers.

All multi-purpose cuisines serve all kinds of foods including ice cream and hot spicy foods. Besides, there are shops of sport items. 100 years old Chittagong Club, located in the area, added value and beauty in the location. On the other side, beautiful hillocks of Railway Zone, is offering natural beauty to laze your time with pleasure.

It's also known as Chittagong Stadium. It was built in 1950. At first on 1st January in 1955 Indian team came to play in the newly built stadium. On a historical note, it's found that, this stadium had been used as headquarter during liberation war in 1971. Then it was opened in 1977. The Stadium has become only 2nd test venue in Bangladesh in 2005. Since then the venue has hosted many test and ODI matches.

In recent past, the stadium has been named after an Awami League Politician, M. A. Aziz who was the former Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from Kotwali-Double Mooring,

Many national cricketers of Bangladesh started their careers from here. Among them Akram Khan, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, Tamim Iqbal are all prominent.

After Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium was built as main cricket venue, M. A. Aziz Stadium, at present, is the main football site of the port...