Dhaka:The five-day Inter-Services Basketball Competition-2026 commenced today, organized by the Bangladesh Navy at BNS Dhaka.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Consultant General Major General Mohammad Saiful Islam Bhuiyan officially inaugurated the event as the chief guest during the opening ceremony held at BNS Dhaka.
A total of 36 players, with 12 participants each from the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force, are competing in the tournament, as stated in an ISPR press release this afternoon. In the opening match, the Bangladesh Navy team defeated the Bangladesh Air Force, securing 69 points.
The inaugural event was attended by senior military officials, players from the participating teams, and both military and civilian personnel. The competition will conclude with a prize-giving ceremony on November 9 at BNS Dhaka, under the supervision and management of the Bangladesh Navy.