Palak met Martinez at ‘Next Ventures’

The ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak chatted with Argentina's World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. After conducting an interview at the office of the technology company Next Ventures on Pragati Sarani of the capital on Monday morning. He presented Martinez with a portrait of a falcon, a boat made of jute and a book on Bangabandhu.  

While chatting, Martinez reminisced about the World Cup in Qatar. And Palak highlighted the Argentinian fans of Bangladesh including himself. In response to a question from a football fan, Martinez opened up about keeping the memory tattooed on the spot where he saved a goal on his left leg against fans. He gave a guideline to the youth of Bangladesh by highlighting the days of hardship in childhood.

Speaking to the media after the chat with Martinez, the ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak said, 'Next Ventures gave a falcon to Martinez. He is very happy with it. Besides, a jute boat and a book on Bangabandhu have been given as gifts to him.’

He knows that the people of Bangladesh call him a hawk. Everyone calls him by a unique name given by Bangladesh, that's why he is very happy. He takes great pleasure in introducing himself as the hawk of Bangladesh. This has also been told to us' – added Palak, the Smart State Minister.

According to sources, the Albiceleste star said the name 'Bajpakhi' given to Bangladeshi fans in Dhaka. At one stage of the conversation with Palak, he said, 'I am Martinez, I am the hawk of Bangladesh.'

Then Martinez was introduced to Mashrafe Bin Mortuza, the captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team. At that time, Mash gave him a jersey of the Bangladesh cricket team that he used. Martinez gave jerseys and gloves with his signature to Mashrafe's two children. He also took a selfie.

In addition, the love of the people of Bangladesh for Argentina was highlighted in front of Martinez through pictures and videos. Abdullah Zayed, the chief executive of the company, was present at the time. Argentina's World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez arrived in Bangladesh at 5:30 am. He left Dhaka early in the morning to the designated hotel. From there, he came to the office of sponsored organization Next Ventures at Pragati Sarani around 9 am. Then had a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. After an 11-hour visit to Bangladesh, Martinez boarded on a flight to Kolkata around 5 pm.