The Bhasan Char Rohingya Youth Association's football tournament for Rohingya refugees has come to an end.
Moon Star FC was named the champions while Al Halal City Mar FC was the runner-up.
The final match was a nail-biting affair, with both teams playing brilliantly, but ultimately the game was decided by penalties, said a press release.
The tournament had been a resounding success, with large crowds present at every match.
The final game, in particular, drew huge crowds, exceeding the attendance of all the other games.
It was attended by Additional RRRC Mahfuzar Rahman and Camp In Charge Sujit Kumar Chanda.
Also in attendance were NSI AD, Rejwan, Bhasan Char police station In Charge officer, APBn SP Allauddin, APBn in charge officer Fakrul, SB inspector Shohidul Islam, Bangladesh Coastguard Officer, INGO and NGO officers.
Throughout the tournament, there was much camaraderie among the players. Victorious teams held impromptu dinners to celebrate their wins, with late-night meals becoming a regular occurrence.
In celebration of their victory, Moon Star FC - the champions of the tournament - are organizing a Waz Mahfil, a religious gathering, and they have invited all the footballers to join them in the celebration.
The chief organizer of the tournament Mijanur Rahman, is a Rohingya refugee who has been living on the island for some time.
Working alongside other refugees, he has founded an organization called the Bhasan Char Rohingya Youth Association.
They managed to put together a ten-team tournament that captured the imagination of the refugees.
The contest kicked off on February 4 and ended on Sunday with a total of 23 football matches, reads the press release.
The tournament faced some challenges along the way, and one of the semi-final matches almost brought the whole tournament to an end when one team walked off.
However, a compromise was found, and the game was finished several days later.
Despite these challenges, the tournament succeeded in bringing joy and excitement to the lives of Rohingya refugees living on the remote island of Bhasan Char.
The football matches provided a much-needed distraction from their difficult circumstances, and the sense of community and togetherness it fostered would continue long after the final whistle.
Mijanur Rahman said: “This tournament proved that even in the most challenging of situations, people can come together to create something positive and uplifting. The tournament showcased some of the best football talents of the refugees, and the competitive nature of the games impressed many onlookers.”