Bangabandhu Gold cup and Bangamata Sheikh
Fazilatunnesa Mujib Gold Cup Football Tournament-2023 began here today.
Rajshahi divisional office of the Department of Primary Education (DPE) is
hosting the three-day tournament for both the boys and girls students aimed
at flourishing their latent talents at Liberation War Memorial Stadium in the
city.
A total of eight boys’ teams from all eight districts under the division are
taking part in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup, while another eight girls teams for
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Gold Cup.
Final matches and closing ceremony of the tournament were held amid much
enthusiasm and fanfare.
Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation AHM Khairuzzaman Liton attended and
addressed the opening ceremony as chief guest, while Additional Commissioner
of Rajshahi division Jasim Uddin Haider and Additional Deputy Inspector
General of Police of Rajshahi Range Saiful Islam spoke as special guests with
Deputy Director of DPE Muhammad Sanaullah in the chair.
In his remarks, Mayor Liton said more talented football players are expected
to come out from the tournament and they will play in national teams.
He added that the present government under the dynamic and visionary
leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been implementing diversified
programmes to elevate the country’s sports sector.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha