Noakhali: The Youth Gold Cup Football tournament was inaugurated today at Shaheed Bhulu Stadium as part of the Festival of Youth-2025, aiming to foster a new Bangladesh under the slogan "Let's change the country, Change the world". Deputy Commissioner Khandkar Istiaq Ahmed officiated the event as the chief guest, with Deputy Additional Commissioner (general) Muhammad Ismail presiding over the inauguration.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Noakhali District Additional Superintendent of Police Abu Tayeb Mohammad Arifur Rahman, Dr. Naima Nusrat Zebin representing the Civil Surgeon, and Begumganj Upazila Executive Officer Arifur Rahman, all of whom were present as special guests.
The tournament features participation from ten teams across the district, organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The opening match saw Begumganj Upazila Jubo Dal face off against Kabirhat Upazila Jubo Dal, with local referee Humayun Kabir Raju officiating the game.