Rules & Regulations

Comprehensive anti-doping rules and athlete responsibilities

Strict Liability Principle: Athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their samples, regardless of how it got there or whether there was intent to cheat.

Athlete Responsibilities

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Know and comply with all anti-doping rules and policies
Be available for testing at all times (no advance notice)
Take responsibility for any substance found in your body
Inform medical personnel that you are subject to anti-doping rules
Keep whereabouts information updated if in testing pool
Check all medications and supplements before use
Obtain Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) when necessary

Prohibited Actions

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Presence of prohibited substance in athlete's sample
Use or attempted use of prohibited substances or methods
Evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection
Tampering or attempting to tamper with doping control
Possession of prohibited substances or methods
Trafficking or attempted trafficking of prohibited substances
Administration or attempted administration to any athlete
Complicity or attempted complicity in anti-doping violations

Testing Procedures

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Athletes may be tested in-competition or out-of-competition
Testing can occur anytime, anywhere without prior notice
Both urine and blood samples may be collected
Athletes must provide valid identification at testing
Sample collection follows strict chain of custody procedures
Athletes have the right to a representative during testing
Results are confidential until adjudication is complete

Sanctions & Penalties

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First violation: 2-4 years ineligibility depending on circumstances
Second violation: 8 years to lifetime ban from competition
Aggravating circumstances may increase sanction periods
Results obtained while doping may be disqualified
Prize money, medals, and points may be forfeited
Financial penalties and cost recovery may apply
Public disclosure of violations after adjudication

Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)

Athletes who have a legitimate medical need to use a prohibited substance or method must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption before using the substance.

Requirements for TUE Approval:

• Medical treatment is necessary for an acute or chronic condition
• No reasonable therapeutic alternative exists
• Use would not produce significant performance enhancement
• Need is not a consequence of prior prohibited substance use

Application Process:

1. Apply through Bangladesh Athletics Federation
2. Provide complete medical documentation from physician
3. TUE must be approved before use (except emergencies)
4. Maintain TUE documentation and renew as required

Whereabouts Requirements

Athletes in the Registered Testing Pool must provide detailed whereabouts information for out-of-competition testing.

• Specify one hour per day for testing availability
• Update location changes immediately
• Three whereabouts failures in 12 months = violation
• Use WADA ADAMS system for updates

Athlete Rights

Athletes have specific rights during the doping control process that must be respected.

• Right to a representative during testing
• Right to request delay for valid reasons
• Right to supplement selection and sealing
• Right to fair hearing and appeal process