At a press conference the private bank revealed that for the next two years it would be providing the BHF nearly Tk 35 lakh for a foreign coach and trainer.

"We can proudly announce that we have sealed a major sponsorship deal. I think it is going to be unique example in the sports arena because no other commercial organization in the country was willing to offer such a big amount simply for coaching," said a delighted Shamsul Bari, the general secretary of BHF.

The hockey federation has already finalised appointment of former Pakistan international Qamar Ibrahim as director of coaching and development.

The 36-year-old former Pakistan right-out was expected to earn 2,000 dollars-per-month besides enjoying other facilities which included accommodation and air fare to travel to his country four times a year.

Besides an International Hockey Federation (IHF) affiliated trainer will be appointed to assist Ibrahim during his two-year tenure. He would receive 1,000 dollars-per-month.

The long-serving BHF general secretary Bari told reporters that the funds provided by the bank would, however, only covers half of the expenditure for the two foreign experts.

"We are hopeful of getting extra cash from the sports ministry and other commercial houses."

Bari said that all national sides would have to sport the logo on their shirts during any international event adding that next month's six-nation under-21 challenge trophy involving Afghanistan, Singapore, Oman, Iran, Myanmar and hosts Bangladesh would be Ibrahim's first assignment.

Later he would work with the national team for a four-nation tournament to be held in Singapore in December.

But Ibrahim, who played in World Cups, Olympics as well as the Champions Trophy since making his debut in 1986, will mainly be responsible for developing the skills of the youth sides.

"He will outline his development strategy once he starts his assignment on August 15. He also work with the young local coaches," said Bari.

BHF president and Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Fakhrul Azam and managing director of Dutch-Bangla Bank were also spoke on the occasion.