A golf tournament for amateur golfers began at Bhatiary Golf and Country Club (BGCC) in Chattogram on Friday.

Nearly 200 women and men golfers are competing for championship in different categories.

Organised by Bhatiary Golf and Country Club, the tournament is sponsored by Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL), said a media release.  

Major General S M Matiur Rahman, OSP, afwc, psc ,GOC, 24 Infantry Division and Area Commander, Chattogram Area and  also the President of BGCC and Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury, Chairman of Eastern Bank Ltd inaugurated the tournament on Friday morning.

Brig General Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, aowc, psc, Commandant, EBRC, Chittagong Cantonment, Chattogram, EBL Directors Meah Mohammed Abdur Rahim and Mufakkharul Islam Khasru, Area Head, Corporate Banking-Chattogram  Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Award presentation ceremony will be held today (Saturday) evening at the Bhatiary Golf and Country Club.

BGCC president as the chief guest will give away prizes among the winners. EBL Managing Director and CEO Ali Reza Iftekhar and others dignitaries will also be present.