DHAKA, Nov 28, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Padel Cup 2025, a two-day sports competition organised under the initiative of the association's current Board of Directors, commenced today.

The inaugural event was held at the Bashundhara Padel Tennis Ground in the city, said a press release here.

The tournament was formally inaugurated by the BGMEA Acting President Inamul Haq Khan.

The primary goal of the BGMEA Padel Cup is to strengthen the spiritual bond and inject new work enthusiasm among the members of the garment industry family.

The Padel Cup is being organised under the special initiative and supervision of BGMEA Board Director Shah Raiid Chowdhury.

During the opening ceremony, Inamul Haq Khan delivered the welcome speech, and Director Shah Raiid Chowdhury also addressed the attendees. 

Key individuals present on the stage included BGMEA Vice President Vidia Amrit Khan, different Directors, participating players, and the Managing Director of United Commercial Bank Ltd. 

The event was conducted by Md. Sajjad Ali Khan, chairman of the Sports Committee.

The competition features participants from among BGMEA members and their family members. Players are competing in two distinct skill levels: Beginner and Advanced.

Notably, six BGMEA Board Directors are participating as players: Shah Raiid Chowdhury, Nafis-Ud-Doula, Joardar Mohammad Hosne Komar Alam, Asef Kamal Pasha, Mohammad Sohail, and Sakif Ahmed Salam.

Following the inauguration, the thrilling group stage matches began. Teams that qualify from the group stages are scheduled to compete in the semi-finals and finals tomorrow. 

A large number of general BGMEA members were present at the Padel Tennis Ground to enjoy the group stage matches.

The participating entities span both the Beginner and Advanced categories, representing various prominent companies in the sector, including Nice Apparels Industries Ltd., Fashion Watch Ltd., Square Knit Composite PLC, 
Evitex Dress Shirt Ltd., and Cotonnex Fashions Ltd., among many others.