‘Expulsion Is More Honorable Than Compromise’: Shooter Koli Speaks Out After Sexual Harassment

BD Digest Report

A sensational situation has arisen in the sports arena of Bangladesh. Kamrun Nahar Koli, a female athlete (shooter) who was recently expelled, has made an emotional post on social media with a strong stance that ‘expulsion is more honorable than compromise’. At the same time, she has indicated that she will leave the country’s sports arena forever in the current reality.

When the Shooting Federation protested against the irregularities and allegations of sexual harassment, the federation banned Koli for a year. Without receiving a fair trial, Koli is ready to withdraw in pride.

On her verified Facebook page, Koli wrote, “I am willing to remain expelled for life, but I will not compromise even for a single day.” She alleged that the accused, Sajjad, had offered her a settlement. According to Koli, Sajjad also threatened her, claiming that all secretaries were on his side and that the expulsion would never be lifted if she refused to compromise.

This female athlete angrily said that she is ready to accept such a corrupt reality and even leave the field of sports. But she will not bow down to injustice.
He questioned the ministry’s decision to suspend the investigation committee formed by the National

Expressing disappointment with the country’s judicial system, Koli said, “Injustice is not prosecuted in Bangladesh, but rather those who protest injustice are prosecuted and have to leave their careers.”

Expressing concern about the safety of future female athletes, she added in her post, “From today onwards, female athletes will be persecuted even more. They will not have the courage to speak out against injustice. Because the protesters have to go from government office to government office, while the accused roam around with dignity.”

At the end of the post, he made a very disappointing comment: “Female players will never rise their voice again. There is a full stop.”

It is known that a few months ago, Kohli had publicly protested against various irregularities and mismanagement by the Athletics Federation and related circles. In particular, he was temporarily suspended on charges of breach of discipline for protesting against embezzlement of funds in the name of training and discriminatory treatment and sexual harassment of players. Kohli alleged that he had to face this punishment because he had only spoken out for truth and justice.

No official statement has yet been received from the accused party or the relevant ministry on this matter.