Bangladesh Army boxing competition concludes

The Bangladesh Army Boxing Competition-2026 concluded on Thursday with a closing and prize-giving ceremony at Jashore Cantonment, organised under Headquarters 55 Infantry Division, said an ISPR press release issued on Friday.

Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Md Mainur Rahman attended the ceremony as chief guest and distributed prizes among the winning players and teams.

The 24 Infantry Division emerged as champions, while the 66 Infantry Division finished runners-up. Lance Corporal Md Hossain Ali of the 19 Infantry Division was named the best player, while NC(E) Shanto Saheb of the 55 Infantry Division received the Best Novice Player award.

The competition began on 22 August, with 14 teams from different regions of the Army taking part.

The closing ceremony was attended by the General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division and Area Commander of Jashore Area, along with senior military officers from Army Headquarters and Jashore Area, participating players and Army personnel from various levels.