Published: 11:43 PM, 13 October 2026
Second phase of Women's Hockey Development Program begins in Thakurgaon
The second phase of the 'BRAC Bank Oparajeyo Alo Women's Hockey Development Program-2026' has launched in Thakurgaon with the aim of promoting women's hockey at the grassroots level and cultivating skilled players.
The program was formally inaugurated on Tuesday at the local Shaheed Mohammad Ali Stadium. This special hockey training and development program is being conducted under the organization of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation and the sponsorship of BRAC Bank.
Mr. Md. Fazlul Kabir, Regional Head Manager of BRAC Bank, inaugurated the program as the chief guest. Also present to inspire the grassroots female players were Mr. Muha. Mohebbullah Abu Nur Chowdhury, an esteemed member of the Thakurgaon District Sports Association and the Bangladesh Handball Federation; Mr. Md. Yamin Hossain, Thakurgaon District Sports Officer; and Ms. Anjuman Ara Parveen and Ms. Aziza Akter Jahan, members of the Thakurgaon District Sports Association and the Women's District Sports Association. Additionally, Mr. Abu Yasin Md. Masud Rana, a member of the Thakurgaon District Sports Association and the Bangladesh Hockey Federation, was present.
Speakers at the event noted that women's participation and success in the Bangladeshi sports arena are increasing day by day. They expressed hope that this hockey development program would unearth many talented female hockey players from Thakurgaon district who would bring honor to the country at both national and international levels in the future.
The program in Thakurgaon has successfully kicked off with trials and training sessions. Throughout this month-long development initiative, selected young female hockey players from the district will receive modern and advanced training.
