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The trophy unveiling ceremony of the ‘BGMEA Cup 2026’, one of the country’s largest and most popular corporate football tournaments organized by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), along with the ‘Celebration of BGMEA-BAFFU Partnership’ and Mega Auction, was held today (Saturday) in a festive and vibrant atmosphere.
The event was held at the Noorul Quader Auditorium of the BGMEA Complex, with Md. Aminul Haque, State Minister for Youth and Sports of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, attending as the chief guest. In the presence of BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Vice President Fahad Mohammad Ahmed Karim, and leaders of both organizations, he formally unveiled the ‘BGMEA Cup 2026’ trophy amid an enthusiastic atmosphere.
The event was chaired by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan, while BFF Vice President Fahad Mohammad Ahmed Karim attended as the special guest.
Among others, BGMEA Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan, Vice President Md. Rezwan Selim, Vice President (Finance) Mijanur Rahman, Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, Director Nafis-Ud-Doula, Director Zowardar Mohammad Hosne Quamar Alam, former BGMEA Director Md. Imranur Rahman, Sports Committee Chairman Md. Sazzad Ali Khan, Sustainable Energy Committee Chairman Md. Saifur Rahman, Fakir Kamruzzaman Nahid, Mirza Shams Mahmud Shakti members of various BGMEA committees, and prominent entrepreneurs from the apparel industry were present at the event. BGMEA Secretary General Major General Dr. Md. Sahedul Islam (Retd.) delivered the welcome address.
At the beginning of the programme, BGMEA Director and Director-in-Charge of the Sports Committee, Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, highlighted various aspects of the collaborative partnership between BGMEA and BFF through a PowerPoint presentation. He also presented a special OVC (Online Video Commercial) featuring women garment workers, showcasing their professional skills and football talents on the green field.
BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Mijanur Rahman said that many members of the second generation of the apparel industry are now becoming involved in the sector. He said tournaments such as this would further strengthen their connection with the industry. He also urged the State Minister for Youth and Sports to allocate one of the unused or abandoned fields in Dhaka to BGMEA. He expressed hope that, if provided with a field, BGMEA would undertake its modernization and maintenance with the support of corporate sponsors.
BFF Vice President Fahad Mohammad Ahmed Karim said that BGMEA is a well-organized family and expressed confidence that the two organizations would work together to further enhance Bangladesh’s image on the global stage.
In his presidential address, BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said that despite being a trade organization, BGMEA has been playing an active role in various social and national initiatives. He said that if suitable grounds are made available within Dhaka, BGMEA would take responsibility for their development and maintenance under its own management. He also said that initiatives are underway to introduce ‘Sports’ into the curriculum of BGMEA University and expressed hope that sports would soon be incorporated into the curriculum of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) as well.
Addressing the event as chief guest, State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque said that although the country’s sports sector had not received the level of professional development it deserved over the past 56 years, transformation has begun through the efforts of the current government. Alongside introducing a ‘sports allowance’ for athletes, initiatives have also been taken to engage corporate houses in sports. In response to BGMEA’s request, he gave a positive assurance regarding the allocation of a field in Uttara’s Third Phase area of Dhaka.
At one stage of the programme, BFF Vice President Fahad Mohammad Ahmed Karim presented special jerseys to the chief guest and the event chair. The programme concluded with the successful launch of the final competition through the mega auction involving 16 teams, with the tournament scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026.
