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CHATTOGRAM, Oct 22, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Divisional Organizing Secretary Mahbuber 
Rahman Shamim has announced that the Zia Football Tournament 2025 will be 
held at the Chattogram District Stadium on Friday, featuring former national 
and star footballers.

Speaking at a press conference at the stadium conference hall, Shamim said 
the event aims to revive interest in football and honor the memory of Shaheed 
President Ziaur Rahman, who declared independence from the Kalurghat Radio 
Station during the Liberation War.

He said the tournament, organized by the Bangladesh District and Divisional 
Sports Organizers Association with support from the National Sports Party, 
will begin with two morning matches, followed by the final at 3 pm.

BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Amir Khasru Mahmud 
Chowdhury will be the chief guest at the final, while BNP Sports Secretary 
and former national team captain Aminul Haque will inaugurate the event.