The High Commission for Pakistan in Dhaka hosted the 3rd Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament on Thursday in collaboration with the Bangladesh Chess Federation, bringing together more than 200 players from diverse backgrounds.
The tournament was organized to honor Pakistani chess legend Mian Sultan Khan, a three-time British Chess Champion. Participants included diplomats, professionals, Bangladesh national chess players, students and chess enthusiasts, reflecting Bangladesh’s strong passion for the game.
Advisor to the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh H E Dr Mahdi Amin was the chief guest at the event. He said that sports like cricket and chess tie both the countries and will bring them together.
Appreciating the efforts of the Pakistan High Commission and Bangladesh Chess Federation, he added that this collaboration between Pakistan and Bangladesh will continue in future as well.
High Commissioner of Pakistan H E Imran Haider expressed gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chess Federation for their support in organizing the tournament. He also thanked Dr Mahdi Amin for attending the event and said such collaborative, healthy and competitive platforms could help strengthen people-to-people linkages, bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Both Dr Mahdi Amin and the High Commissioner congratulated the winner and top performers of the tournament. The High Commissioner also thanked diplomats, grandmasters, international masters, Bangladesh Chess Federation officials, media representatives and other participants for their presence and contribution to the event’s success.
At the end, Dr Mahdi Amin and the High Commissioner distributed certificates, medals, prize money and trophies among the winners and position holders.
