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DHAKA, Aug 24, 2026 (BSS) - The International Bangladesh Squash formally has got underway today at Bashundhara Sports City Squash Complex in the capital.

Chief Engineer of the Bangladesh Army Major General Md Hasan Uz Zaman formally inaugurated the five-day competition by releasing balloons.

Promoter Brigadier General G M Qumrul Islam (retd) and Bashundhara Sports City executive officer Colonel Mohasinul Karim (retd), were among others, also present in the opening ceremony.

Twenty four top rated professional squash players from eleven countries across the globe are taking part in the tournament.

The participating countries are host Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Japan and Germany.

The organisers believe the participation of foreign professionals will not only enhance the standard of the tournament but also contribute significantly to the overall development of squash in Bangladesh.