MD SAIFULLAH SIFAT
Internationally Recognized Surfing Instructor & ISA Judge. Chief Instructor of Lifeguard Service at Cox's Bazar Beach and Technical Official (Judges + Referee) of Life Saving Sports by International Life Saving Federation (ILS). Appointed at the World Lifesaving Championships 2022 & 2024.
Pioneering ISA Certified Surfing Coach & Lifeguard & Lifesaving Sports Instructor in Bangladesh
Dedicated to raising beach safety standards, building world-class surf athletes, and officiating international lifesaving championships.
Internationally Recognized Surfing Instructor & Life Saving Professional
MD Saifullah Sifat
Chief Instructor, Lifeguard Service — Cox's Bazar Beach
MD Saifullah Sifat is an internationally recognized Surfing Instructor & certified Judge (ISA), and Technical Official (Referee) for Lifesaving Sports under the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). He is also a Lifeguard Master Trainer and Assessor accredited by RNLI (UK), with extensive experience in professional lifeguard training and coastal safety operations. Update
He currently serves as the Chief Instructor, Lifeguard Service, based at Cox's Bazar Beach, where he plays a vital role in developing skilled lifeguards, improving beach safety standards, and supporting lifesaving and rescue operations. With strong expertise in surf safety, emergency response, and international-level training methodologies, MD Saifullah Sifat is widely respected for his contribution to water safety, lifeguarding, and lifesaving sports.
ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor & ISA Registered International Judge Level 1Click to preview certificate
ILS International Official - Level B (Technical Referee for Lifesaving Sports)Click to preview certificate- RNLI (UK) Accredited Lifeguard Master Trainer & Assessor
- RNLI Flood Safety & Rescue Trainer / Assessor (Student No: 01-18)
- Bangladesh Surfing Association-Chief Judge / National Surfing Contest
- CIPRB-RNLI - First Aid /CPR Trainer & Assesor
International Surf Coaching & ISA Judging
First ISA-recognized surfing coach & judge in Bangladesh. Led the Bangladesh Surfing Team to their historic debut at the Asian Surfing Championship 2023 in Maldives.
Coastal Lifeguarding & Beach Safety
Serving as Chief Instructor at Cox's Bazar Beach Lifeguard Service, developing skilled lifeguards, improving safety standards, and executing rescue operations.
Lifesaving Sports & International Officiating
First Bangladeshi Technical Official (Referee) nominated by ILS to officiate at the Life Saving World Championships in Italy (2022) and Australia (2024).
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Featured News & Global Press
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Ist Bangladeshi Surfing Coach Recognized by ISA
International Pioneer & Referee
A track record of historic firsts for Bangladesh in global surfing competitions and lifesaving sports.
Asian Surfing Championship Team Leader
Under his leadership, the Bangladesh Surfing Team participated for the first time in history at the Asian Surfing Championship.
1st Bangladeshi ILS Technical Official (Referee)
Nominated by International Life Saving Federation (ILS) to officiate at World Championships in Italy (2022) and Gold Coast, Australia (2024).
Chief Judge — National Surfing Competition
Served as a national-level judge since 2017, culminating in acting as Chief Judge of The National Surfing Competition 2025.
RNLI (UK) Lifeguard Master Trainer & Assessor
Certified Lifeguard Master Trainer & Flood Safety Assessor, training local surfers, lifeguards, and youth at Cox's Bazar.
Action Gallery & Highlights
Glance through surf training, international refereeing, and lifeguard operations at Cox's Bazar Beach.
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Lifeguard Rescue Drill
RNLI accredited lifeguard water safety and rescue assessment.
MD Saifullah Sifat — Chief Instructor
Briefing lifeguards and surfers before coastal training operations.
Lifesaving World Championships (Australia 2024)
Officiating as ILS Technical Referee at Gold Coast, Australia.
Bangladesh Surfing Team at Asian Championship
Historic team entry at the 2023 Asian Surfing Championship in Maldives.
National Surfing Championship Judging
Serving as Chief Judge at the National Surfing Competition 2025.
Trusted By Lifeguards & Athletes
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"Sifat Sir's RNLI accredited training changed how our entire lifeguard team handles high-risk ocean currents. His discipline and rescue expertise save lives every single day at Cox's Bazar Beach."
Tariqul Islam
Senior Lifeguard, Cox's Bazar Service
"Training under MD Saifullah Sifat prepared me for international competition standards. His deep knowledge of ISA judging criteria gave our team the competitive edge in Maldives!"
Nabila Rahaman
National Surf Athlete
"Learning to read Cox's Bazar swells from Bangladesh's first ISA instructor was an incredible experience. Sifat Sir makes water safety natural, fun, and empowering."
Kazi Farhan
Youth Surfing Trainee
"MD Saifullah Sifat represents Bangladesh with utmost professionalism at ILS World Championships in Italy and Australia. A true champion for water safety and lifesaving sports."
Dr. Armin Vervaeke2
International Lifesaving Official
Get In Touch With MD Saifullah Sifat
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Cox's Bazar, Kolatoli, Surf Life Saving Bangladesh Office.
Kolatoli, Beach Point, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh