Masud Rana's Guinness attempt

Masud Rana, a swimmer from Magura, attempted a new Guinness World Record by swimming 50 meters with a football balanced on his head at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex, Mirpur on Thursday.

The Guinness World Records authority set a timing of one minute for Masud Rana to attain the record, however, he completed his effort in 44.95 seconds.

The evidence of his record attempt, including the video and other required documents, will be sent to London for the official acknowledgement shortly.