The final and prize-giving ceremony of the Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Badminton Tournament 2026 was held in a festive atmosphere on Monday, with players from across the district taking part in the competition.
Organised by the Cox’s Bazar District Sports Association, the tournament featured competitive matches involving players from different levels of the district’s badminton community.
The final and award ceremony was attended by reserved-seat lawmaker Advocate Begum Shamima Ara Swapna as the chief guest.
The programme was presided over by Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner and president of the District Sports Association Md A Mannan.
Among the special guests were Cox’s Bazar Superintendent of Police and vice-president of the District Sports Association A M Sadekur Rahman, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Shahidul Alam, District Sports Association member secretary Advocate Mohammad Yusuf and district Jatiyatabadi Chhatradal president Fahimur Rahman.
Also present were tournament implementation committee member secretary Morshed Alam, officials of the District Sports Association, sports organisers, representatives of various clubs, players and sports enthusiasts.
The guests said that promoting sports was essential to encouraging greater youth participation in healthy activities and building a drug-free society.
They added that such tournaments help develop players’ skills and talent while strengthening friendship, sportsmanship and mutual understanding among participants.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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