Bangladesh Int’l Squash Open Inaugurated in Dhaka

The 6th Bangladesh International Squash Open officially commenced on Saturday at the Dhaka Cantonment Squash Complex, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to revive the sport.

Inauguration Ceremony

The event was formally inaugurated by Major General Hasan-Uz-Zaman, President of the Bangladesh Squash Racket Federation (BSRF) and Engineer-in-Chief of the Bangladesh Army, who attended as the chief guest.

In his speech, Major General Hasan-Uz-Zaman acknowledged the federation’s dedication to promoting squash despite limited resources and infrastructure:

“With limited resources and facilities, the squash federation is working to revive the game of squash in Bangladesh and take it forward. If this trend continues, squash will undoubtedly bring honour to the country.”

Remarks from Federation Officials

Brigadier (Retd.) GM Quamrul Islam, BSRF General Secretary, stated that the tournament would serve as a valuable indicator of team preparedness ahead of the South Asian Games, scheduled for January next year.

Tournament Highlights

The tournament, approved by the Government of Bangladesh, the World Squash Federation (WSF), and the Professional Squash Association (PSA), comprises two international events:

Venues

The matches are being held at the following locations:

• Army Squash Complex
• Army Officers’ Mess
• Independent University Squash Court

Participating Nations

Players from the following countries are participating:

• Bangladesh
• India
• Iran
• Sri Lanka
• Kuwait
• Malaysia

This four-day tournament is poised to bolster regional competition and further Bangladesh’s ambitions in the international squash arena.