Krirajagat
Krirajagat is a fortnightly sports magazine that serves as the official national sports periodical of Bangladesh. Published under the auspices of the National Sports Council. The inaugural issue of Krirajagat was released on 20 July, 1977. Since its inception, the magazine has played a pivotal role in preserving rare statistics, archival photographs, and in-depth narratives related to the evolution of sports in the country. It is widely regarded as a vital historical repository for researchers, enthusiasts, and sports historians alike. Since 2017, each 64-page issue of Krirajagat has been made available not only in print but also through digitize format.
History
The first issue of Krirajagat was published on 20 July 1977, funded by the National Sports Regulatory Board, the predecessor of the National Sports Council. The cover of the inaugural issue, featured a photograph of gymnast Khurshida Aktar Khushi. In its initial years, the magazine was printed on newsprint. The publication later adopted white offset printing, followed by the introduction of full-color print editions. Originally comprising 48 pages, the magazine was later expanded to a 64-page format. In 2017, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Krirajagat began offering a digitized version alongside its print edition.The founding editor of Krirajagat was Tawfiq Aziz Khan. He was succeeded by a series of notable editors, including Badiuzzaman and Shamsuddin Mehedi. Since 2 November 1996, Dulal Mahmud has served as the magazine’s fourth and current chief editor.